(Radio Iowa) – A spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol says now is the time to put together a game plan if you are going to attending or hosting a party this Super Bowl weekend. Trooper Paul Gardner says there’s one key thing any party plan needs. “Their best game plan is going to have a sober designated driver on hand, and that designated driver is going to be your most valuable player in this game,” he says. Sergeant Gardner says the State Patrol’s game plan is to be out on the roadways looking for four things.

“Seat belts, impaired driving, distracted driving, and excessive speed. So those are four areas that we typically emphasize to keep our crashes down this weekend,” he says. “Impaired driving will be the focus due to the higher presence of alcoholic beverages that will be served at many of the Super Bowl parties.” He says planning ahead so you or your friends are not leaving the party impaired is a winning strategy for everyone. “Drunk driving is a contributing factor in about one third of our traffic fatalities statewide on our roadways. And last year we experienced a record 100-year low in traffic deaths,” Gardner says. “So we want to continue that downward trend in fatality crashes. So whether you’re rooting for the Seahawks or the Patriots this year, please celebrate responsibly.”

Trooper Gardner says any driver caught over the legal limit will likely face jail time and have their driver’s license revoked.