Dui Blitz This Labor Day Weekend

Keep Your Labor Day Weekend Safe: DUI Blitz

What to Expect

This Labor Day, local law enforcement agencies are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the "You Drink & Drive, You Get Caught" campaign, a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving.
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How You Can Stay Safe

Plan ahead for a safe ride home if you plan to drink.

Call a taxi or ride-sharing service.

Designate a sober driver.

If you see a drunk driver on the road, pull over and call 911.

Why It's Important

Drunk driving is a serious crime. In 2020, there were 13,142 traffic fatalities in crashes involving a drunk driver. That's one death every 45 minutes.
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Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher are considered legally drunk.
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Even a small amount of alcohol can impair your driving skills, slowing your reaction time and making it harder to focus.
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What to Do if You're Pulled Over

If you're pulled over for drunk driving, stay calm and follow the officer's instructions.
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You have the right to remain silent and to an attorney.
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Do not resist arrest or try to flee.
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Penalties for DUI

The penalties for DUI vary from state to state, but they can include:
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Fines

Jail time

Loss of driver's license

Installation of an ignition interlock device

Conclusion

Don't let a DUI ruin your Labor Day weekend. Plan ahead and make sure you have a safe ride home if you plan to drink.

Remember, your life and the lives of others are at stake.