DUI Accidents Are Increasing During Summer Holiday: Tips To Avoid

With festivities and parties in full swing, many people will seize the opportunity to eat, drink, and be merry. A festive time of year sees groups of people out enjoying themselves over a glass of eggnog or holiday martini. Some drink just to get in the mood of the festive season whereas others may be drinking to their heart’s content to release stress and pressure from work or school. Whichever category you fall under, people are generally drinking more during this time of year. This inevitably increases the number of drunk drivers on the road. Law enforcement is out in force so what can you do to prevent being convicted of a summer holiday DUI?

Tips to Avoid DUI Charge

It is important to follow these tips to avoid being convicted of a DUI charge and to keep yourself and your loved ones free from harm.

• Drive sober or have a designated driver come with you to the party if you know you are going to have too much to drink. If you are the designated driver, refrain from drinking regardless of how tempted you may be.
• Plan ahead of time. Save the number of a rideshare or taxi company so you can conveniently execute your backup plan.
• Make use of smartphone applications like Uber or Lyft.
• If you are going out in groups, consider hiring a limo or party bus so everyone can go back safely.
• Call a friend or a family member if you have had too much to drink.
• If you know of anyone who is not in the state to drive, offer to take them home or call them a taxi.

You must also always be prepared in case you are convicted of a DUI charge. There are a few tips you can follow when you are being pulled over when driving under the influence of alcohol.

Tips to Follow When Being Pulled Over for a DUI

• Once you see a police car trying to pull you over, immediately pull over safely. Park your car, turn off the radio, and prepare your license and registration.
• Always be on your best behavior.
• Do not admit that you have been drinking or have been using any substances or answer any questions about where you were coming from. You can just stay silent or say that you would prefer to speak to an attorney before providing any answers. Anything you say can be used against you later in court.
• Do not complete field tests unless you are officially detained and charged with a DUI. It is never a good idea to give the officer the evidence they need to hold against you.
• Always speak to a legal counsel first prior to answering any questions.
• At the station, if you refuse to take the official breath test, you may be facing harsher consequences.
• Ask to get in touch with an attorney as soon as possible and you should never address your DUI charge on your own with no proper expertise. A legal counsel can advocate on your behalf in your best interests.