Why it’s Smart NOT to Drink and Drive During the Holiday SeasonGarrett T. Ogata

Drunk Driving During HolidaysThere is a surge of alcohol-related car

accidents that occur every holiday season

In 2010, 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, including 415 in the second half of December

Drunk Driving DeathsEvery year in the U.S. nearly 2000 people are

killed in alcohol and drug related crashes during the holidays and thousands more are injured

Help keep impaired drivers off the streets always, but especially during the holidays

DUI CheckpointsDUI Checkpoints are

set up so officers can stop all vehicles and do breathalyzer tests

Law enforcement officers are more likely to institute DUI checkpoints during holidays

Increased TrafficDuring the holiday season, there are many

people traveling to visit family, more people on the road increases the likelihood of an accident

Impaired drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when traffic is heavy

More PartiesMany parties during

the holiday serve alcoholic beverages

Many who don’t normally drink or rarely drink are more inclined to consume alcohol at holiday events

Lower ToleranceThose who rarely drink, have a lower

tolerance to alcohol and are more likely to drink during the holiday season

With a lower tolerance, it is more likely that drivers will be impaired easily during the holiday season

Winter Road ConditionsMany times the road

conditions are less favorable during the holiday season

Winter road conditions can be a contributing factor in vehicle accidents especially when combined with impaired driving

Do Not Drink and DriveHolidays should be a

time for celebrating

Avoid the stress of a DUI charge by not drinking and driving

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