National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council are asking that everyone do their part to lower the number of alcohol-impaired vehicle crashes in 2012.

The best way to stay safe and not get a DUI - or worse - this New Year's Eve is to plan ahead and designate a sober before you head out to your festivities. Here are a few ways you can make sure everyone has fun and stays safe this holiday, or whenever you have a night out:

• Designated Driver Drink List — One of the most important things you can do before going out is designate a sober driver. If you’re throwing a party, make sure to offer non-alcoholic drinks for the sober drivers. Here are 50 non-alcoholic party drink recipes.
• Alternative Ride Locator — If you did have a couple of drinks before finding a way home, here is a Facebook tab with a list of nationwide alternative ride programs (including this Cuyahoga County DD service) to help you stay legal and safe.
• Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving website — Sign a pledge not to drink and drive; play “Spot the Difference,” an interactive game that simulates the effects of buzzed driving; and watch a real-life video about how buzzed driving changed one woman’s life.