Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog
As you may or may not know, Labor Day weekend is right around the corner. This means a long weekend and gatherings with family and friends. While we want everyone to have fun, be aware that a drunk driving crackdown is currently underway in Tampa.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’ campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is in full effect through September 5th this year, spreading safety awareness and increasing law enforcement presence to try to prevent drunk drivers.
With that said, here are some staggering drunk driving facts from the NHTSA to note:
- A drunk driver injures someone in a collision about every 2 minutes.
- A drunk driver kills someone in a tragic wreck every 52 minutes.
- 2 in every 3 people in the U.S. will be part of a drunk driving accident at some point in their lives – either causing or being the victim in a crash.
Our Tampa DUI Defense Lawyers at Whittel & Melton want everyone to stay safe over the holiday weekend. As you get ready to celebrate, please heed the following advice to avoid a drunk driving tragedy.
- Get a DD who will stay sober all day/night ahead of time, so you do not have to worry about how to get home.
- If you are hosting a party and serving alcohol, keep numbers of taxis on hand, or urge people to use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, and do your best to not let intoxicated people get behind the wheel.
- If you will be driving, stay sober and buckle up. Wearing your seatbelt can reduce your chances of being injured (and killed) by more than 40 percent if you end up being involved in a collision with a drunk driver.
If you are arrested for DUI over LDW, we can help. We will be available 24/7 over the holiday, so call us at 727-823-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation.
From all of our staff at Whittel & Melton, we would like to wish you a very safe and fun holiday weekend!