Happy New Year: Plan your safe travel before you're drunk

Happy New Year, Boingers. Have fun tonight, but don't drive drunk. Or tipsy. Or whatever it is you decide to call it when you're inebriated enough that your reflexes and attention aren't operating at top level. Personally, I feel that this is what public transit is for. But if you don't have access to that where you live/party, please designate a driver or look into other transportation options. In some places in the U.S., AAA is offering free transportation services to all comers—whether or not you're a member. It's not available everywhere though. In fact, large swaths of the country are not covered by this program. So don't trust Facebook and just assume you can dial a 1-800 number from wherever you are. Plan ahead! The DOJ has a much-more-comprehensive list of sober ride programs in your area.