Tasmania Police encourages party-goers to plan ahead so they can enjoy their night.

Senior Sgt Craig Fox, of Northern District, said that people should pre-arrange a designated driver, use public transport or organise a taxi if they were intending to have a big night.

“Make a plan about how to you will get home before you have a drink.  Then there’s no risk to you, your family, friends or others on the road,” Snr Sgt Fox said.

“Consideration should also be given to arranging alternative accommodation for the night, at either a friend’s house or hotel/motel to ensure your safety. People should stick together and look out for one another when going out, or when heading home.”

Snr Sgt Fox said that police did not normally drive people home who were suffering from the effects of alcohol.

“However police are always looking for a place of safety for anyone who is affected by alcohol.

“On this occasion, police were contacted by a taxi company for assistance in getting the man home. When police arrived, they found out his address, took the man home and waited for a friend to arrive to look after him,” he said.

“Because he was a bit worse for wear, our officers took the opportunity to record the moment with a selfie in the likely event he could not remember how he got home.”

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