Although the holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends, it can also be a very dangerous time on Missouri roads.

In 2008, from Christmas Eve through New Year’s weekend, 40 fatalities occurred in traffic crashes on Missouri roads (19 involved an impaired driver) and 162 serious injuries (41 involved an impaired driver.)

You can ensure you are the life of the party though, and give the gift of a safe lift. Send a Designated Driver Gift Card and serve as the sober driver to ensure your family and friends make it home safe and avoid a DWI arrest.

The gift cards, distributed by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, can be sent electronically at saveMOlives.com.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.

Resolve to spend the holidays safe!