-Raise Fines: Drunk drivers are typically charged between $7,000-$10,000 for a first offense. Raising fines to $15,000-$20,000 and increase them by thousands of dollars for subsequent offenses should help deter offenders.
-Ignition Interlock Device: If you installed them in every first offender’s vehicle it would accomplish two things at once; it works like a breathalyzer to assess a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) and then it overrides a car’s ignition so it won’t start if alcohol is present in the driver’s system. It’s a very effective deterrent to drunken driving behavior.
-Buy A Breathalyzer: Some places that serve alcohol have breathalyzer tests available. This way if you're not sure how much you've had, or you've been drinking steadily over a period of time, you can text yourself before you get into your vehicle and know if you're ok or not. But it's important with this to remember that everyone has a different limit. You might have a BAC of .04 and still be too buzzed to drive.
So just remember this holiday season, be careful drinking. Know your limits and know when to stop to give yourself enough time to sober up before driving home. Get a designated driver if possible, and DON'T let anyone who you know is drunk get behind the wheel! They're not just putting their own lives at risk, but anyone on the road!
Nearly 12,000 individuals die each year in America due to drunk driving accidents.
Over 900,000 people are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, and a full 1/3 of them are repeat offenders.
Be smart and be safe.
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