How to Avoid a DUI on Labor Day Weekend
How to Avoid a DUI on Labor Day Weekend
Summer is just about over, most kids are back in school, and the Labor Day Weekend is here. It’s the unofficial end of summer and time to celebrate.
However, with 298 average traffic fatalities a year, Labor Day Weekend is one of the most dangerous holidays for driving.
Statistics show that approximately 40 percent of vehicle accidents on Labor Day are caused by drunk drivers. And as a result, police will work tirelessly to detect and deter drunk drivers by stepping up enforcement efforts.
If your Labor Day celebration includes drinking alcohol, then follow these tips to avoid a DUI arrest!
1. Plan Ahead
If you wait until you’ve been drinking to make a smart decision, you might not. Before you have one drink, designate a sober driver, arrange for a rideshare service, or plan a sleepover in advance.
2. Help Your Friends Make Good Choices
Sometimes people have a difficult time recognizing when they shouldn’t drive home. if someone you know has been drinking, take their keys away and make sure they don’t get behind the wheel. Call a cab or rideshare service or let a sober driver get your friend home safely.
3. Never Ride With An Intoxicated Driver
Some think that drinking a couple beers and waiting 2+ hours will sober them up. However, a breath and blood test may show otherwise. Know that even if you feel sober after a few drinks, you risk getting a DUI if you get behind the wheel.
4. If You’re the Designated Driver
Take Your Job Seriously and Don’t Drink! Be cautious of other drivers on the road, especially if you’re out between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. According to the NHTSA, 62 percent of crash fatalities that occur during this time involve a drunk driver.
Wishing You a Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Keith J. Williams Law understands that, when faced with getting home after a night of drinking, some people choose the seemingly most convenient option of driving themselves. If you or a loved one is charged with DUI this Labor Day Weekend know that Keith J. Williams is here to provide an affordable, judgment-free legal defense.
Keith J. Williams will aggressively fight for your rights, work to protect your driver’s license, keep you out of jail, and reduce or eliminate any other penalties you may face.