As Central Coast Stadium prepares for the first home game of the Central Coast Mariners A-League on Saturday 22 October 2016, patrons are encouraged to have a ‘Plan B’ before travelling home.

The ‘What’s Your Plan B? Your Guide to a Safe Trip Home’ campaign empowers drivers to plan ahead and get home safely after a night out on the Central Coast.

Plastic cups with the message ‘RBT means you need a Plan B’ will be launched as part of the initiative at the Central Coast Mariners opening game against Brisbane Roar.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Ian Reynolds, said that when residents are out on the Central Coast, they need to plan their trip and arrive home safely.

“Drink driving is one of the biggest causes of collisions and deaths on our roads,” said Mr Reynolds.

From 2011 until 2015, alcohol was a contributing factor in 7.4 percent of road crashes on the Central Coast. This statistic is far greater than the NSW state average of 4.3 percent. Of these crashes 20 people were killed and over 400 people injured.

“The message is simple: if you drink, don’t drive,” said Mr Reynolds.

“There are plenty of alternative options to get home safely. There is absolutely no excuse to drink and drive. Don’t put yourself and others at risk.”

Central Coast Stadium Manager, Kath Casey, said the campaign’s message is an important one.

“The initiative aims to change the attitudes towards drink driving and to promote safe transport options,” said Ms Casey.

“Central Coast Stadium is a proud supporter of this important community campaign, as we certainly want our patrons to enjoy the game and get home safely afterwards.”

The road safety initiative is funded by NSW Roads and Maritime Services through the Local Government Road Safety Program (LGRSP) and supported by Central Coast Council and Central Coast Stadium.

To organise your Plan B, call 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info for public transport information. For taxi’s call 131 008.