Have a safe New Year’s Eve- drunk driving advice.
As many people know, New Year’s Eve can be a dangerous time to be behind the wheel of a car whether you have been drinking or not. People understandable want to go out and have a good time to ring in the New Year, but unfortunately many do not take the necessary precautions and plan ahead to make sure they have a way of safely getting home. Deaths typically shoot up about 150 percent during the holidays, as intoxicated revelers get behind the wheel.
Here are a few sobering statistics about drunk driving that might make you think twice about driving even after a few this year:
• One person is killed every half-hour due to drunk driving
• Each year approximately 16,000 are killed in alcohol related crashes
• Alcohol is a factor in almost half of all traffic fatalities
• Every other minute a person is seriously injured in an alcohol related crash
http://dui.lifetips.com/cat/61352/drunk-driving-facts-stats/index.html
In an earlier post, I addressed the common question of whether or not you are required to take a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test) or breathalyzer, when they get pulled over for drunk driving.
The short answer is yes. Holding a Michigan driver’s license implies that you will consent to a PBT if pulled over by law enforcement. Refusing the breathalyzer will cause your license to be revoked for one year.
So this New Year, please plan ahead so that you don’t find yourself in a position at the end of the night where you have the opportunity to make a poor decision. Have contact information for local cab companies, designate a driver or consider staying in this New Year’s Eve.
Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve!
Marcus D. Wilcox
Attorney at Law, esq.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is meant to be general, informative and educational. It should not be taken as specific legal advice to any particular problem or issue. Please consult an attorney personally to discuss your particular circumstances.
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