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Posts Tagged ‘Drunk Driving’« Older EntriesDrunk Driving – Action, Thrill or Irresponsible Attitude?Posted on Aug 30, 2010
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 DrivingThere are some harsh realities surrounding the irresponsible attitude ab Zero Tolerance LawIn 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 PunishmentsDWI 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:
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:
How do you view drunk driving? Do you think drunk driving is full of action and thrills or it’s just irresponsible behavior?
Drinking Facts, Drunk Driving, Road AccidentsNo Comments »Drunk Driving Drunk Driving – Become a designated driverPosted on Aug 19, 2010Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous and a risk you are taking when you get behind the wheels of a motor vehicle and choose to drive. Drink and drive and you put yourself in danger, other passengers and everyone else around you at risk. One Day it Will All Come Crashing DownMaybe not today, or even tomorrow, but one day it will eventually happen. One minute you’ll be having a good ole time drinking, then the next it can all come crashing down on you before you know it. And even though most drunk drivers may make it home safely, without getting caught or causing a fatal car wreck does not change the fact that drunk driving is dangerous and should be taken seriously. And for most, not getting caught reinforces the bad attitude towards driving while intoxicated.  DUI/DWI Lasting EffectsDriving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) and getting caught, being arrested and taken to jail, have a long lasting effect on your life. Some of these long lasting effects are:
Getting caught is just the tip of the iceberg, being in a fatal car crash has even more serious consequences like long-term medical problems, death and even life sentences. Be Responsible – Assign a designated driverBut all of these long lasting effects can be prevented if you drink responsibly and if you’ve had too much to drink, get a designated driver to take you home. A designated driver can be someone who does not drink, someone who didn’t have anything to drink – someone who is sober, or you can call a taxi, or a friend or family member to pick you up and take you home safely. Public Attitude towards Alcohol Abuse – Personal responsibilityPublic attitude needs to change towards alcohol consumption and drunk driving. The nonchalant attitude we see today and making drinking and driving something normal and just a part of life is irresponsible and needs to change. Despite all the DWI laws, a change will not happen unless the general public makes decides to take responsibility for their actions and drink responsibly. The real solution to drinking and driving lies with the people. We have a personal responsibility to ourselves, for each other and every person you stop from driving while under the influence. Some may argue that the real solution to drunk driving begins with personal responsibility, what is your opinion? Alcohol Abuse, DUI, DWI, Drunk Driving1 Comment »Alcohol Abuse Designated Driver Drunk Driving DUI DWIDrunk Driving – Is your child at risk?Posted on Aug 12, 2010Does drunk driving put your children at risk? Drunken driving is definitely a risky habit. People who drive while intoxicated are not only a risk to themselves; they are a risk to their own children. Most rational people would concede this point. Certainly everyone can agree that alcohol abuse affects children. DWI Drivers Concern for Child SafetyMost Americans are willing to make concessions when it comes to child protection issues and this says a lot about the nation. People that participate in risky behaviors like driving while intoxicated are not considering the risk to themselves so they probably do not have your children in mind when they drink and drive. Those who abuse alcohol are on one level when it comes to self-destruction and those who go further down this path and put others in peril by driving while intoxicated just do not care about your child’s safety. Drunk Driving In TeenagersAnother aspect of child endangerment is teenagers who drink and drive and grow up thinking this is normal behavior. Teen drunk driving statistics in US is alarming. Yes, your teenager is at risk if they drink and drive but also from others who carelessly do so. The carelessness of others has made it necessary for laws to be passed and the curtailment of some freedom in order to curb to reckless action of a few.  DWI With Children in the CarThere are those who drive drunk and do it with children in the vehicle with them. These people are not satisfied with endangering themselves and other drivers on the highways but they include there own children also. Statistics for DWI with Children in the VehicleDWI statistics for people that drive drunk with kids in the vehicle with them are eye opening. Research by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) shows that over 2,000 children died in DWI related accidents from 1997 to 2002. The report says 70% of the kids who lost lives were passengers in the cars driven by drunk drivers. Children That Die In DWI AccidentsThe NHTSA (National Highway Safety Administration) says in the year 2003 traffic accidents crashes were the number one cause of fatalities in kids from the ages of 2 and 14. The same organization’s study states that in 2004 over 20 % of the kids that died in traffic accidents in the same year were involved in DWI accidents. About, 50 % of these children were riding in the vehicles with drunken drivers. Tougher DWI Laws to Protect ChildrenFor a long time now, groups that advocate for tougher DWI laws have been asking for laws to increase the drunk driving penalties for DWI with children in the car. A few states have focused on fighting drunk driving with kids in the vehicle and made it a priority issue. However these states are a small minority most states do not make it a priority at all. Drunk Driving Risk to Children AddressedIn the beginning of this decade, a law was passed in Wyoming, according to which first-time DWI offenders with kids in their vehicle face up to 6 months in jail. For a second offense of DWI with children in the vehicle, one could be charged with a felony that is punishable by up to five years in prison under this law. So is your child at risk because of drunk driving? You be the judge! Drunk DrivingNo Comments »Drunk Driving DWI Statistics |
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