Be responsible, think about the people around you.

That is what Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers is preaching this holiday season as New Year's plans get underway starting this weekend. The Chief says to plan ahead if you're planning to partake of adult beverages.

If you know someone who is intending to drive impaired, call the police. Chief Lowers says it is much more preferable to deal with that individual before they get in their vehicle than to deal with anything that could happen after that.

Chief Lowers believes there has been a decrease in the incidents involving drunk drivers. He feels the awareness and education have worked and people are becoming more responsible.

Overnight downtown parking restrictions will be lifted for New Year's Eve. Chief Lowers encourages designating someone to take you home or staying where you are for any holiday celebrations.