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A Short Guide to Help You Prevent DUI Before it Ever Happens

On Behalf of | Jan 16, 2017 | DUI

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Drunk driving occurs approximately 300,000 times every day, but fewer than 4,000 of those incidents result in an arrest. Drunk driving is a serious offense and results in countless injuries every day, which is why it should be avoided at all costs.

Fortunately, you can help prevent drunk driving before it ever happens. If you’re concerned that someone you know is going to attempt to drive while under the influence, here are a few tips that can help you stop them in their tracks.

Collect Keys
If you’re throwing a party and know that everyone is going to be drinking, collecting keys is a great way to prevent people from driving under the influence. Not only that, but it helps avoid the confrontation at the door as someone is about to leave. You should collect keys at the beginning of the night when people arrive.

Enlist Friends to Help
If you’re one on one with an intoxicated person, it can be difficult to keep them from leaving. If you fail, then DUI attorneys and criminal charges will become part of the equation, and your friend may end up injuring themselves and others. In these situations, it’s best to enlist the help of friends to de-escalate the situation.

Assign Designated Drivers
If you’re going out with a group of people, make sure someone is the designated driver. The designated driver shouldn’t drink at all throughout the course of the night. Someone might be sacrificing a drink, but it’s certainly worth the safe drive home.

Call a Ride Hailing Service
IF your designated driver slips, don’t let them drive. You could have the best DUI lawyers in the world and still cause an accident and be charged with a crime. You can always come back to the bar to grab a vehicle, but you can never take back a car accident or DUI charges.

If you’re concerned about what happens once someone is charged with DUI, don’t hesitate to contact attorneys and ask. Sometimes the best deterrent is a testimonial from someone who has dealt with the aftermath.

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