(Bloomberg) — Super Bowl Sunday is among the most dangerous daysto venture onto California roads as gatherings for the game atparties or restaurants prompt drivers to consume alcohol.
More drinking-related crashes happen in California on the day ofthe National Football League championship than on any other Sundayin January and February, according to a statement distributedMonday by the state's insurance department. Game day carries a 77%increased risk of alcohol-linked fatal and injury crashes. Thisyear's Super Bowl is set for Feb. 1.
“Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest one-day sporting event in theU.S. and unfortunately one of the most dangerous days onCalifornia's roads and highways,” Insurance Commissioner Dave Jonessaid in the statement. “Every one of us has a responsibility toensure we do not contribute to the problem by allowing a drunk ordrugged driver to hit the road.”
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