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How to keep party guests from driving drunk

If a friend is intoxicated, make sure they don’t drive — take keys, arrange a ride, offer a sleepover or drive them home.

Published Jun 15, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Eric: When hosting a party, what is the best way to ensure guests drive home safely if they have been drinking or are otherwise intoxicated? – Safe Home

Dear Home: If a friend is impaired by alcohol or intoxicated, it’s imperative that they don’t get behind the wheel, full stop. Some methods for preventing this include taking their keys, calling them a ride, sending them home with a designated driver, letting them sleep it off at your house, and driving them yourself.