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Drunk Driving – Action, Thrill or Irresponsible Attitude?

August 30, 2010
Author: Chris M. Alexander

For those of you who think drunk driving is the social norm and full of action and thrill, think again. Drunk driving can cost you your life and the innocent life of others. This is because, when you choose to drive while being under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substances, you are not only putting yourself in danger; you are also putting the life of innocent people at risk.

There are Harsh Realities of Drinking and Driving

There are some harsh realities surrounding the irresponsible attitude about driving while intoxicated that you might not be aware of. Even though most Americans have driven a motor vehicle after having too much to drink and the overwhelming majority makes it home safely, without causing a fatal accident or being stopped by the police does not change the fact that drunk driving is dangerous and should be taken seriously.

Zero Tolerance Law

In the U.S., the legal drinking age limit in all fifty states is now .08 percent of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), but for drivers under 21 the prohibited level in most states is .01% or .02%. The Zero Tolerance Law pretty much means drinking and driving will not be tolerated whatsoever and if you are caught breaking the law, you will be severely punished

DWI Punishments

DWI punishments may vary from state to state and is based on your prior drunk driving history and the specific nature of your case. Some of the DWI penalties are:

• The loss of your driver’s license
• Jail time
• Seizure of your vehicle
• Increase in auto insurance rates
• Community service
• Probation
• Installation of ignition interlock device
• Hefty fines

Does Drunk Driving Affect Everyday People Like Me and You?

Drunk driving is one of the biggest problems facing both young and old. You do not have to be totally drunk for your driving to be impaired. A small buzz is all it takes to impair anyone’s reaction time, your vision, your ability to properly and safely operate a motor vehicle. So, to be safe it is recommended that you do not operate any motor vehicle while your driving is impaired, not even slightly.

Alcohol can cause addiction or alcohol dependence, and alcohol dependency leads to alcoholism which includes these four components:

• Immunity and tolerance: The need to drink more alcohol in order to stay high.
• Uncontrollable craving: A strong urge to drink alcohol.
• Lack of control: Not being able to control one’s drinking.
• Dependence and withdrawals: anxiety, nausea, the shivers, and headaches are some experiences one would have when drinking is abruptly stopped.

Tags: Drunk Driving

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