[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/social-host-liability-liable-guests-get-caught-driving-drunk\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/social-host-liability-liable-guests-get-caught-driving-drunk\/","headline":"Social Host Liability: Are You Liable If Your Guests Get Caught Driving Drunk?","name":"Social Host Liability: Are You Liable If Your Guests Get Caught Driving Drunk?","description":"New Year\u2019s Eve, parties and drinking can be a deadly trio when someone who has had too much to drink gets behind the wheel. If you\u2019re hosting a party, you should always be conscious of your guests\u2019 safety. However, are... 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If you\u2019re hosting a party, you should always be conscious of your guests\u2019 safety. However, are you liable if your guests get caught driving drunk or injure someone?New York Social Host Liability Law.New York does not recognize social host liability other than for a few exceptions regarding minors. While that may mean you\u2019re not legally liable for your guests\u2019 safety, it\u2019s important to take whatever steps you can to ensure their safety before the party and after the ball drops.Steps to Take Before the Party to Avoid Drunk Driving.Social hosts can take the following steps to keep their guests from leaving the party with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level over New York\u2019s .08 legal limit, such as:Serving food throughout the party. Drinking on an empty stomach is never a good idea. Serving food throughout the party can slow down the absorption of alcohol. However, avoid serving salty, sweet or greasy foods as they tend to increase thirst and consider serving breads, meats and cheeses instead.Serving drinks in smaller glasses. While it may sound a bit tricky, many people \u201ccount\u201d the number of drinks they have at a party to avoid getting intoxicated. Serving drinks in a six ounce glass verses a 12 ounce glass can make a big difference.Avoiding drinking games. Always avoid drinking games and doing shots or shooters. They\u2019re a sure way to increase BAC levels \u2013 fast.Limiting \u201chard\u201d alcohol. Consider limiting the amount of hard alcohol at your party, such as vodka, whiskey and gin, as they have higher alcohol contents.Putting soft drinks and water in plain view. Sometimes party guests just want something to drink or hold in their hands when socializing. Putting soft drinks and water in plain view provides them with an alternative.Brewing some coffee. Brewing a pot of coffee towards the end of the evening is a gentle reminder to guests that it\u2019s time to sober up, and continuing to socialize over coffee allows drivers more time to do just that.Steps to Take Once the Ball Drops.Always let guests who have had a few too many know that they do not have to drive home drunk. Make sure you\u2019ve got some options available, such as staying over at your house, having someone else give them a ride home (and back again the next day to get their car) or call one of the many cab companies in Binghamton, such as:University Cab, 607-797-5555Citi Transport, 607-723-7433Triple Cities Taxi, 607-724-8294VIP Taxi, 607-348-3963Owl Taxicab Services, 607-722-3447Be Careful, Be Safe & Be SmartBe careful and safe this holiday season whether you are hosting a party or a guest at someone else\u2019s party. While you can avoid causing a drunk driving accident, you cannot control the behavior of other drivers who fail to heed the warnings against drunk driving."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Social Host Liability: Are You Liable If Your Guests Get Caught Driving Drunk?","item":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/social-host-liability-liable-guests-get-caught-driving-drunk\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]