Detroit Free Press Staff

Drinks will be flowing Monday as metro Detroit ushers in 2019, and it's easy to have one too many.

The Christensen Law firm in Southfield will pay for free rides home from the bar through its "Safe Ride Home" program, now in its third year.

The program is expanding this year beyond metro Detroit to Washtenaw, Genesee, Bay and Kent counties, said founder David Christensen.

The program has been endorsed by Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Genesee County Sheriff Robert J. Pickell.

How it works:

The offer is good from 4 p.m. on Monday through 4 a.m. Tuesday for persons age 21 and up.

Maximum reimbursement is $35, good for a one-way ride to your home. Offer cannot be combined.

Receipts must be received by Christensen Law by midnight, Friday, Jan. 4.

Ride must be within Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Genesee, Bay and Kent counties.

Provider of ride must be a licensed taxi company, Uber or Lyft.

Email a copy of the official taxi company, Uber or Lyft receipt along with a copy of your valid driver’s license to: saferidehome@davidchristensenlaw.com or send those materials via U.S. mail to: Christensen Law Safe Ride Home, 25925 Telegraph Rd., Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48033. Materials must be received by midnight Friday, Jan. 4.

Not sure if you need a ride?

Best to err on the side of caution.

Michigan State Police are launching high visibility patrols to crack down on crashes.

Troopers will be on the lookout for drunk drivers, motorists without seat belts, careless drivers and speeders.

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