Holiday Drinking? Don’t Become a Statistic!
Holiday Drinking? Don’t Become a Statistic!
Help Keep the Roads Safe this Holiday Season!
Tis the season to be traveling, socializing, and for many people, drinking. As cocktails flow freely at holiday events, so do the dangers on the road. Holiday drunk driving incidents skyrocket, turning what should be a season of happiness into one of the most dangerous times of the year to drive.
If you’re hosting, provide alternative transportation options for guests and encourage responsible drinking. If you’re drinking, have a plan by designating a sober driver or calling a ride-share service in advance. If you’re not drinking, drive defensively and be alert for drunk drivers.
Help Keep the Roads Safe this Holiday Season!
Tis the season to be traveling, socializing, and for many people, drinking. As cocktails flow freely at holiday events, so do the dangers on the road. Holiday drunk driving incidents skyrocket, turning what should be a season of happiness into one of the most dangerous times of the year to drive.
If you’re hosting, provide alternative transportation options for guests and encourage responsible drinking. If you’re drinking, have a plan by designating a sober driver or calling a ride-share service in advance. If you’re not drinking, drive defensively and be alert for drunk drivers.
If you plan to drive after a holiday celebration this year, here are some important statistics to consider:
Over 91 million Americans take road trips between December 23 and January 1.
— AAA
25% of adults admit that they drink more during the holiday season.
— Drivers Ed
Morning after drunk drivers are, on average, 5 hours away from being sober enough to drive.
— Scram Systems
28% of fatal crashes in December involve drunk drivers.
— NHTSA
On Christmas Day, 38% of fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver.
— NHTSA
New Year’s Eve & Day have the most DUIs, with 136% surge in overnight fatal crashes.
— Intoxalock
New Year’s Day is the deadliest day for alcohol-related crashes, with 58% of crashes being alcohol related.
— AAA
New Year’s Day has a 129% increase in drunk driving-related deaths compared to other days of the year.
— USDOT
From 2018 to 2022 there were 3,722 fatal crashes and 4,214 car accident deaths involving a drunk driver during holidays.
— NHTSA
Wishing You a Happy & Safe Holiday Season!
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 holiday season, know that Keith J. Williams is here to provide an affordable, judgment-free legal defense.