On Super Bowl Sunday, don’t drink and drive, watch out for drunks on the road, warn Connecticut State Police, who will be watching for intoxicated drivers.
And police also have some reminders on gambling within the law.
Here’s part of a state police announcement about Super Bowl Game Day:
From the Connecticut State Police timeline on Facebook
Parties and gatherings can make Super Bowl Sunday one of the year’s most dangerous days on the roads and highways of our state due to impaired driving-related accidents.
“The busy holiday season is past, but this game is an ‘unofficial’ holiday in the U.S. We urge all Connecticut residents to proceed with caution as they celebrate with friends and family” said Colonel Brian Meraviglia.
Although kickoff is not until 6:30 p.m., Super Bowl Sunday tends to be an all-day celebration. […]
Be alert to what OTHER motorists are doing, be prepared to stop or change lanes. Act responsibly by designating a sober, non-drinking driver before the game even starts. Remember, friends never let friends drive impaired! Be prepared to call a taxi, or find a sober driver for that friend. […]
“Look out for erratic, distracted and impaired operators” added Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Dr. Dora B. Schriro.
Troopers will be attentive to all roads and highways across the state for the possibility of drivers operating impaired, before and after the game. As always, Troopers will enforce all motor vehicle laws.
During Super Bowl Sunday 2015, Troopers arrested 12 drivers for DUI, issued 122 tickets for speeding and301 tickets for hazardous moving violations (to include following too close, distracted driving, cell phones, etc.).
In Connecticut, football pools are legal as long as all of the money taken in for the pool is given back to the winners participating in the pool. No percentage or cut can be taken by the person organizing the pool for his/her time and/or expense of running the pool.
Note: No betting pools of any kind can be run in any establishment or bar selling alcohol.