It's that time of year and a pretty fun time of the year! It's spring break time! It's time for countless college students to head toward the beaches or their hometowns in order to enjoy a well-deserved week off from college. And if you're the partying type during spring break, then there are a few simple things to do to avoid a future court date or jail time.

First of all, remember to drive safe! There will be police all over the roads, especially on the way to the beach. Drive safe and also try to drive the speed limit when there's a lot of cars around. Of course, not many people do drive the speed limit, but during spring break travels, it might not be a bad idea.

If you're over 21, drink responsibly. Know your limits so you'll be able to help yourself and help those around you if the situation calls for it. Now, I'm not saying that something will happen during your time at the beach, but it's good to be able to analyze something that's going down and act accordingly.

And lastly, you should know the laws by now. Don't break them. It's that simple. If you're under 21, don't get caught drinking by an authority figure. Don't do drugs. Peer pressure is bad pressure so don't succumb to it.

Spring break can be anything you make it. Just don't spend it in a jail cell.