Many Montanans will be celebrating in a few days, but there is one crucial thing we all need to remember.

We are in the final days 2023, and many folks look forward to a new beginning in 2024. People have plans to lose weight, travel more, or other ideas to make the new year the best.

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Before we hit the start of 2024, many folks plan to end 2024 with a bang. That means people will be partying the night away and ringing in the new year at bars or get-togethers all over Montana.

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Whether you celebrate New Year's Eve with drinks, fireworks, or in good company, there is one thing everyone needs to take care of before they celebrate.

What is that? A designated driver.

New Year's Eve is one of the drunkest holidays of the year, and many people don't think they need a sober ride home. They are dead wrong.

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Having a sober driver should be a priority for anyone planning on going out. There are plenty of ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft to get home safely or find a sober friend to drive everyone.

With icy roads and cold temperatures, having a safe ride home is extremely necessary. If that doesn't convince you, all local law enforcement will have extra patrols looking out for drunk drivers.

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No one wants to have a DUI on their record or get into a life-altering accident. Montanans know how drunk driving has been a massive issue in the state for years, and there are too many stories of drunk driving ending with fatalities.

Please be safe this New Year's Eve and have a sober ride home.

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