The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is asking ABC-licensees to help prevent DUIs and check identifications closely to prevent underage drinking during the 2024 holiday season. ABC also encourages the public to have a plan in place for a sober driver to get everyone home safely.

ABC is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help communities through the holiday season.

“We urge everyone to plan ahead to make safety a priority this holiday season,” said ABC Director Joseph McCullough. ”ABC licensees can help keep our roadways safe by checking identification and not over-serving alcohol.”

The department has several education and prevention programs available to ABC licensees that promote responsible service of alcoholic beverages. ABC Agents and local law enforcement officers will be out this holiday season to ensure compliance.

Holiday season enforcement efforts are funded by a grant from OTS through the NHTSA.

Visit ABC’s website to see how the department protects communities through education, prevention and enforcement programs designed to increase compliance with California’s alcoholic beverage laws.