Why it is not smart to Drink and Drive

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Why its Smart NOT to Drink and Drive During the
Holiday Season

• Garrett T. Ogata

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Drunk Driving During Holidays

• There is a surge of alcohol-related car accidents
  that occur every holiday season
• In 2010, 10,228 people were killed in
  alcohol-impaired driving crashes, including 415
  in the second half of December

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Drunk Driving Deaths

• Every year in the U.S. nearly 2000 people are
  killed in alcohol and drug related crashes during
  the holidays and thousands more are injured
• Help keep impaired drivers off the streets
  always, but especially during the holidays

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DUI Checkpoints

• DUI Checkpoints are set up so officers can stop
  all vehicles and do breathalyzer tests
• Law enforcement officers are more likely to
  institute DUI checkpoints during holidays

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Increased Traffic

• During the holiday season, there are many people
  traveling to visit family, more people on the
  road increases the likelihood of an accident
• Impaired drivers are more likely to be involved
  in a crash when traffic is heavy

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More Parties

• Many parties during the holiday serve alcoholic
  beverages
• Many who dont normally drink or rarely drink are
  more inclined to consume alcohol at holiday events

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Lower Tolerance

• Those who rarely drink, have a lower tolerance to
  alcohol and are more likely to drink during the
  holiday season
• With a lower tolerance, it is more likely that
  drivers will be impaired easily during the
  holiday season

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Winter Road Conditions

• Many times the road conditions are less favorable
  during the holiday season
• Winter road conditions can be a contributing
  factor in vehicle accidents especially when
  combined with impaired driving

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Do Not Drink and Drive

• Holidays should be a time for celebrating
• Avoid the stress of a DUI charge by not drinking
  and driving

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For More Information

• Visit www.gtogata.com
• Or call 702-366-0891