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Brake The Habit: Don’t Drink and Drive This Diwali Season - Stay Safe With These Alternatives
As Diwali nears, celebrations bring joy and family togetherness, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. However, this festive period also sees an alarming increase in drunk driving incidents. The Brake The Habit campaign urges individuals to prioritize safety by planning transportation ahead if alcohol consumption is anticipated. Drunk driving can lead to tragic outcomes, with thousands affected each year in India. Emphasizing responsible celebration, the campaign encourages alternatives to driving under the influence to ensure a safe and joyous Diwali.
Times Drive Desk
Updated Oct 9, 2025, 10:53 AM IST
Brake The Habit: Don’t Drink and Drive This Diwali Season - Stay Safe With These Alternatives
As Diwali approaches, homes across the country come alive with light, laughter and family gatherings. The festival reminds us of the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. But each year, during this time of joy, our roads see a rise in a different kind of darkness drunk driving. This Diwali, as part of the Brake The Habit campaign, it’s time to think before we act and choose safety over risk.
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Drinking and driving isn’t just a lapse in judgment, it’s a habit that endangers your life and the lives of others. Many people, in the spirit of celebration, believe one drink won’t hurt or assume they can manage a short drive home. But alcohol doesn’t work that way - even a small amount affects coordination, reaction time and clouds your judgment. What feels like a simple decision can become a mistake within seconds.
During Diwali, roads are busier, families travel, children play near homes, and people return late from gatherings. Mixing alcohol with driving in such conditions can turn a moment of celebration into a tragedy. Every year, families lose loved ones because someone thought driving after a drink would “save time.” That one shortcut often takes away far more than anyone expects.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, in 2022, drunk driving caused 12,914 road accidents and 5,663 deaths in India. In cities, most cases involve two-wheeler riders and young drivers, who often underestimate how quickly alcohol can impair awareness.
This festive season, plan ahead. If you plan to drink, arrange your travel in advance, book a cab, ask a friend to drive or stay overnight where you are. Many cities also offer community ride services during the holidays. You can even offer to drive someone home who has been drinking. Small steps like these save lives.
Celebrating safely is part of the true spirit of Diwali. Let’s make a promise this year - no drinking and driving. Let the lights of Diwali shine brighter than any headline of loss. Stay safe, celebrate with care and brake the habit before it takes lives.
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