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Why it is not smart to Drink and Drive

With the holidays quickly approaching, it is important to ensure that you drink responsibly to avoid a DUI. There will be an increase in DUI checkpoints around the country during the holidays, so refrain from drinking and driving to avoid a DUI or worse, a terrible accident.

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Why it is not smart to Drink and Drive

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

  2. Drunk Driving During Holidays • There 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

  3. Drunk Driving Deaths • Every 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

  4. DUI Checkpoints • DUI 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

  5. Increased Traffic • During 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

  6. More Parties • Many 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

  7. Lower Tolerance • Those 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

  8. Winter Road Conditions • Many 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

  9. Do Not Drink and Drive • Holidays should be a time for celebrating • Avoid the stress of a DUI charge by not drinking and driving

  10. For More Information • Visit www.gtogata.com • Or call 702-366-0891

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