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Drunk Driving

Drunken driving menace has grown over the years inspite of growing DWI legislations and regulations to curtail the very act of drinking while driving. The most threatening ones are underage drinking, teenage drunk driving and the mother of all the alcohol abuse.

People found drinking and driving are subjected to a number of Field Sobriety Tests such as Breathalyzer, Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and certain other on the spot test and convicted under DWI offense under the driving laws of the state once they are found crossing permissible legal limits.

With Zero Tolerance Test and Legal Minimum Drinking Age regulations, underage drinking and teenage drinking and driving is kept under control. But again we cannot be sure about how long such regulations stand effective.

While it is the duty of the legal system and police to shoulder the responsibility of maintaining law and order in the country, nothing is possible without people’s cooperation and assistance. Unless we help them in pointing out the danger they can hardly help us.

Your Action can Help Police Stop Drunken Driving

An action helping the police get rid of drinking and driving menace is one great thing that can happen provided we individuals understand the meaning and importance of it. It is practically not possible for the law enforcement officials to be everywhere to book people under DWI offense. It is only with the help of responsible and observant drivers and pedestrians who can actually help make roads safe for everyone.

The first thing that you should be noting down is the phone number you should be calling to inform about the intoxicated driving. Call 911 if you happen to see some one weaving on road, swerving, braking abruptly, appears to be heavily intoxicated, stopping without reason on a traffic lane, crossing traffic all of a sudden, responding very slowly to traffic signals, conducting the vehicle rapidly, drifting away, driving on a route other than the designated one, inconsistency in signaling without proper response, taking an unreasonably wide turn, rash driving almost hitting an object or vehicle, taking illegal turns on road.

When you call the enforcement officials make sure you inform them about the whereabouts of the location you are calling from, the direction of your travel, vehicle description and the driving license number on the plate if is possible. Your duty stops in informing the officials and you are no way expected to interfere with the driver or stop him whatsoever. Make sure you do not get into the scene provided you are a victim of any mishap.

Consequences of Drinking and Driving – DWI Offense

Driving laws of the state make it clear that if a person is found driving the vehicle under intoxication and tests reveal intoxication beyond the legally permitted limits then he will be convicted under DWI offense under the DWI laws of the state for alcohol abuse and drunk driving. Depending upon the extent of damage caused and level of intoxication revealed through BAC and other tests the punishment is determined which involves fine, imprisonment and alcohol treatment programs.

Will you lend your helping hand in saving the life of atleast one person? Do you think it will help?

As you all know the main aim of this website is to make you aware of the aftermath of drinking and driving. Driving laws of the state have been taking every effort to curtail any kind of drunken driving accident by imposing severe and strict punishments of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenders. Various safety levels of drinking and precaution have been insisted upon from time to time.

Whether the law talks about Field Sobriety Test or Zero Tolerance Test, there are certain groups of people who hardly care about any regulation that is being imposed. Despite repeated warnings and detailed explanations about the seriousness of the issues relating to drinking and driving public hardly seem to take it seriously. People tend to be careless and willingly invite trouble. Unfortunately, innocent travelers on road go to the extent of even loosing their lives or suffer from incurable health issues due to the stupid act of irresponsible few.

Well friends, we in this post have decided to take you through the journey of a drunken driver and the terrible aftermath faced by him and his co drivers on road. We strongly believe that atleast after looking at those gory real life pictures you will act more responsibly.

Terrifying Journey of a Drunken Driver

It was a long weekend and a group of friends decided to set out for a long trip in their car. All between the age group of 19 to 25, decided to have a blast with drinks. Who just doesn’t love it? So, were they totally excited about the fun.

‘Who can stop us from enjoying life’ saying so they began their journey on a late Wednesday evening. Fear factor just did not find place in their attitude, not even the safety aspect. Once their car set off on a long ride, the driver of the car began drinking. The effect of alcohol was taking its toll on the young alcoholics

Can you see that happy face smiling as if he is on top of the world?

They had a long way to drive before reaching their destination. It was an empty road and their excitement was at its height.

After having driven for a while they decided to halt to take rest. Their spiritful mood was shown up with spirits in their hands. Little were they aware of the dangerous journey ahead of them. With irresponsible drinking habits not only are they putting their lives under risk but also the risk of others in the car and on the road.

An hour later they decided to drive the car and reach their destination before it was dawn, completely ignoring the fact that all of them were drunk and are just not in a position to even walk. I wonder how someone can be so careless about their own lives in the first place!

The group did manage driving for a while, how long can somebody withstand the effect of alcoholic drinks, soon the driver of the vehicle lost his control and the car went crashing near a bend against another car coming from opposite direction.

The car toppled after it went crashing against the car coming in the opposite direction. While the driver the car died on the spot others suffered severe injuries. It was a fateful day for Mr. & Mrs. Paul who where travelling in the opposite direction.

Rescue team working on rescuing the injured from the car.

In the picture Mrs. Paul who was knocked out of the car suffering from multiple soft tissues injury and SLAP tear. You can also notice a permanent softball size bruise appearing on her right cal muscle due to hematoma.

Here the picture of Mr. Paul with his eyelids sliced through by the car hood which came through the window. The couple had no memory of the actual wreck and according to them it all happening in a matter of seconds. It was later that they came to know that the accident was caused by a group of drunken youngsters who were on their way for an outing.

And for the group of friends, not just everyone suffered severe injuries they also lost one of their friend who was driving the vehicle.

The Life Saving Sign Boards

Do you think any of these sign boards will ever attract the attention of already drunken drivers?I seriously doubt!

A sign board indicating that the road to prone to car crashes at that place. Do these sign boards really help who are not in their senses?

Value of Life

If you want to know the value of life ask Mr. Andy, aged 27 years and a father of two

Both his legs have been paralyzed in a DWI accident. He drove the car after consuming alcohol.

The Legal Impact

The law of the land is not going to leave you in peace, if you are found drinking and driving. You will be booked under the DWI charges and be gifted with penalties and imprisonments. Depending upon the seriousness of the accident you are also booked under criminal charges.

Why do you want to get yourself a criminal record?

The Demon called Drunken Driving

A reason for enjoyment and also the reason for your death!

Remember drinking is a sure passport to grave!

Where alcohol is your companion in the car all you do is weep at the graves of your loved ones.

Drunken driving is a license to an uneventful death. Life is precious! Please do not drink and drive!

You can lose your driving license when you drive after being drunk. Most of the US states have quite a tough DWI laws and the law enforcement officials do not compromise on it. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost all drivers are substantially impaired at 0.08 Blood Alcohol Concentration level.

Vehicle Registration

To save your driving license, it is of paramount importance that your vehicle registration is current. If that is not the case, law enforcement officials have every right to suspend your driving license.

Going Through Tests

When driving after being drunk, you may have to go through various tests conducted by law enforcement officials. These tests will be used as evidence against you in the court. Taking into account the importance of these tests, it is advisable that you take these tests in the presence of your attorney.

Application Procedure

When you are booked for DWI, first thing that you need to do is to file an application in the court with regard to your driving license. In some US states, you need to submit an application for driving license suspension almost immediately. If you do not follow this, you can lose your driving license. By taking the services of experienced and highly qualified attorney, you can get rid of this situation. As DWI laws vary from one state to another, only take the services of an attorney which has a comprehensive knowledge of all the state regulations. Application procedure is relatively easy especially if you manage to find a right kind of attorney.

Friends and Family Members

When you are drunk and cannot drive properly, it is advisable that you ask your friends and family members for a lift. By doing this, you can not only save your driving license but more importantly get rid of any accident possibility.