Tips on Using this Promotional Planner
The intent of this promotional planner is to provide you with marketing material, earned media tools and marketing ideas that you can distribute to fit your local needs and objectives while at the same time partnering with other states, communities and organizations all across the country on this promotional program.

This planner includes messaging and templates that you may choose from to support your impaired driving initiatives surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. The material available to you can be used in several capacities and all carry the tagline, “Designate a Sober Driver this St. Patrick’s Day” to reinforce our Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving message platform.

Please select, tailor and distribute this planner in a way that best fits your local situation and objectives.
Earned Media Materials
Social Norming
News Release Word Document PDF Document
Letter to the Editor Word Document PDF Document
Op-Ed Article Word Document PDF Document
Fact Sheet Word Document PDF Document
Enforcement
News Release Word Document PDF Document
Letter to the Editor Word Document PDF Document
Op-Ed Article Word Document PDF Document
Fact Sheet Word Document PDF Document
Creative Materials

Social Norming

Leprechaun Party Hat

Thumbnail Creative Image This poster/print advertisement depicts a festive Irish Leprechaun hat with the words “If I’m Buzzed, take my car keys” on the front, reinforcing the message that buzzed driving is drunk driving and urging revelers to designate a sober driver. Placement of this creative would be most appropriate in restaurants, bars, retail establishments that sell alcohol and publications targeting adults.
Green Beer
Thumbnail Creative Image This poster/print advertisement depicts a typical glass of green beer that could be served in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the copy stresses that one more drink could be the difference in making drivers impaired. Placement of this creative would be most appropriate in restaurants, bars, retail establishments that sell alcohol and publications targeting adult males.
Pot O’ Gold
Thumbnail Creative Image This poster/print advertisement shows the leprechaun’s pot of gold and tells readers that they will need it if they are caught driving while buzzed (fines, damage, etc.). Placement of this creative would be most appropriate in restaurants, bars, retail establishments that sell alcohol and publications targeting adults.
Ol’ Irish Limerick
Thumbnail Creative Image This poster/print advertisement shows a page in a limerick book. The tale reminds readers that just one additional drink could be the determining factor in impaired driving and being arrested. Placement of this creative would be most appropriate in restaurants, bars, retail establishments that sell alcohol and publications targeting adults.
So So Buzzed
Thumbnail Creative Image This poster/print advertisement simply carries the words “I am so buzzed” elongating the word “so” for emphasis and inferring that there is a fine line between being buzzed and being drunk. It also states that, no matter buzzed or drunk, drinkers should designate a sober driver. Placement of this creative would be most appropriate in restaurants, bars, retail establishments that sell alcohol and publications targeting adults.
Lucky Clover
Thumbnail Creative Image This T-shirt design depicts the lucky four leaf clover and carries the message “Kiss Me, I’m Sober” to glorify the designated driver on St. Patrick’s Day. Use this high-resolution design to make your own T-shirts!
Kiss Me I’m Sober Coaster
Thumbnail Creative Image These coasters have been designed to reinforce the message of sobriety for drivers this St. Patrick’s Day and also carry the “Buzzed Driving” message. Distribution of these items is best suited for restaurants and bars, but could also be giveaways at retail establishments selling alcohol for home-based St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Enforcement

Jail Poster/Print

Thumbnail Creative Image Featuring a police “mug shot” image of a leprechaun, this poster/print advertisement reminds viewers that even the best of luck won't save them if they make the decision to drive impaired. The placement of this creative is best suited for publications and establishments (restaurants and bars) that would reach the adult male demographic and/or non-traditional avenues, such as cinema and restroom advertising.
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