Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most dangerous holidays to be on the road. As with most holidays, there is increased law enforcement presence, and there are drunk drivers everywhere. Celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day are notorious for the green beer and other alcoholic beverages. No matter how you choose to celebrate, keep in mind that law enforcement agencies across Florida will be stepping up their efforts to keep the roadways safe.
Saint Patrick’s Day Drunk Driving Facts
- From 2009 to 2013, over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, 276 people were killed in drunk driving crashes across the nation.
- In 2013 on St. Patrick’s Day, 31 people were killed in drunk driving crashes.
- In 2013, two out of five auto accident fatalities over Saint Patrick’s Day weekend involved drunk drivers.
- On March 18, 2013, between midnight at 5:59 a.m., 55 percent of crash fatalities involved drunk drivers.
If you plan on celebrating today with green beer or any other form of alcohol, please do not get behind the wheel. If you are going to be drinking any alcohol, make sure you have a plan. Designating a driver ahead of time is a great way to make sure you have a safe ride home. However, sometimes plans fall through, so make sure you have a backup plan, too. Save a local cab company’s number in your phone or download a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft. Law enforcement officers will be out patrolling the roadways, so don’t risk your life, the lives of others, or a potential DUI arrest.
Should you be stopped this St. Patrick’s Day for DUI, our Florida DUI Defense Lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help. Call us anytime for a free consultation – 866-608-5529 or contact us online.
From all of us at Whittel & Melton, we wish you a safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!