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Hosting a party I Drink Driving I Register your party I Under 18’s I Party crashers I Drugs and Driving I Noise
Hosting a party?
Duty of care is a duty to do everything reasonably practicable to protect others from harm.
As the host of the party you have a duty of care to provide a safe environment for your guests. So plan your party and establish strategies you can use to monitor the party.
Remember: The host may be legally liable if a drunken guest causes damage to property or another person.
So as a host, please ensure excessive drinking does not occur as it is easier to stop your guests getting intoxicated than dealing with the situation later.
Check out this safe party checklist from the NSW Police to ensure you have everything covered.. Drink Driving
Drink driving is a factor in around 20% of all fatal crashes in NSW. The fact is no matter how much you drink, alcohol slows down your reactions and decision-making skills, making driving more dangerous.
The best way to make sure you’re not tempted to drive after a few drinks is to leave your car at home.
Visit the RTA website for more info on drink driving.
Or download the RTA’s Drinking and driving - The facts pdf.
Click here to view the heavy penalties for drink driving.
Did you know that novice drivers are restricted to a zero alcohol limit? Novice drivers include all learner and provisional licence holders. Click here to read more
- Arrange transport before you go out, and leave your car at home.
- Get to know your local bus service and taxis in advance.
- Arrange overnight accommodation.
- Arrange a friend or relative who is not drinking to give you a lift.
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Drugs and Driving
Visit the RTA website for information on drugs and driving or download the RTA’s Drugs and driving brochure.
Remember, if you are caught driving with the presence of drugs heavy penalties and licence disqualification apply! Click here to view more
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Register your party
Successful parties are often well planned. It’s up to you to provide a safe environment for your guests.
The NSW Police have developed a safe party pack that gives excellent tips on how to plan a safe and enjoyable party.
Register your party with the local police, as they can help make sure things run smoothly around your area on the night and will be prepared for any problems if they do occur.
Under 18’s
If you are holding a party for teenagers under 18 in your home, you are responsible and liable for the outcome.
- If you decide to allow alcohol at your party, nominate a parent or responsible adult to control and monitor the serving of alcohol.
- You are responsible for informing the parents of teenagers attending your party that alcohol will be available.
- Arrangements should be made to ensure adult supervision of the party. Parties beside a pool or near the beach pose additional safety and supervision considerations.
- Always provide lots of alternative non-alcoholic drinks as an alternative to alcohol for minors.
Did you know that it is an offence for alcohol to be served or provided to minors? Visit the NSW Police for information on the supply of alcohol to minors |
Youthsafe has developed a resource that provides useful tips for parents on helping teenagers celebrate safely. Click here to view.
Visit the Youthsafe website for more information on safe celebrating
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Party Crashers
Gatecrashers can be discouraged by:
- Inviting people by personally handing out invitations.
- IIncluding an RSVP on the invitation, so you are aware of who is attending and guest numbers.
- Having a definite start and end time.
- Using one exit and entry point, with a responsible adult at the door.
- Not allowing guests to continually leave and come back to the party.
- Avoiding sending SMS invitations and promoting your party over the Internet.
- Hiring security if it is a large party.
- Restricting the size of the party.
- Registering your party with the local police.
Noise
Find out about local noise regulations, by contacting your Council or local police. |
