Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by DALA Guest Author
Drunken Driving Accident Facts
Given below is a list of facts pertaining to drunken driving accidents.
- Drinking and driving offence is classified into two namely Driving under Intoxication (DUI) and Driving while Impaired (DWI).
- The Blood Alcohol content (BAC) level of the person indicates the amount of alcohol content in his body. .8 percent of BAC level is considered to be normal. A reading of .15 levels is considered to be very high, where the driver is completely impaired of his ability to drive.
- In most of the alcohol related vehicular crashes, the intoxicated individual sustains the maximum injury than others who not influenced by alcohol.
- Where an accident takes place and the driver or the pedestrian or a passenger any one of them is influenced by alcohol, the mishap is classified as alcohol related.
- Various factors such as BAC, age, mood, gender and the alcohol tolerance of the person influences the risk of crash or accident.
- Nearly 30% of the Americans are involved in an alcohol related crash during their lifetime.
- Many people feel they are fine even after several drinks of alcohol. But the fact is that they are impaired of their driving ability such as slow reaction time, poor visibility, multitasking and coordinating various activities at a time.
- The effect of alcohol on several individuals is different depending on various factors like mood swings, fatigue and food consumed.
- Whether it is beer, wine or liquor, different quantities of these drinks have the same effect of impairing the ability of the individual to operate a vehicle.
- Nothing can remove the effect of alcohol in your body except the passage of time and one should be very careful before driving a vehicle.
- Statistics show that an alcohol related crash takes place once in every two minutes and one person dies in an alcohol related crash every half an hour.
- Where a driver is caught drinking and driving, the police officer immediately suspends his driving license without any delay.
The guest author team behind the articles on DUI statistics and laws in Los Angeles and California comprises a group of seasoned legal professionals and writers with a deep understanding of DUI law and its implications.
Most of them are seasoned DUI defense attorneys with over 20 years of experience in California's legal system. All hold a Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law and other universities and are members of the California Bar Association. Combined they have successfully defended hundreds of DUI cases, leveraging their deep understanding of local laws and court procedures. They regularly contribute to legal journals and conduct seminars on DUI defense strategies. Passionate about justice, they provide personalized legal support, ensuring their clients receive the best possible defense.
To ensure the accuracy and relevance of this article, we conducted extensive research using a variety of reputable sources. This includes reviewing local government websites, official DUI statistics, and legal databases. We also consulted law enforcement reports and public safety announcements specific to the city. Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive and trustworthy information to navigate DUI laws and penalties effectively.
Most of them are seasoned DUI defense attorneys with over 20 years of experience in California's legal system. All hold a Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law and other universities and are members of the California Bar Association. Combined they have successfully defended hundreds of DUI cases, leveraging their deep understanding of local laws and court procedures. They regularly contribute to legal journals and conduct seminars on DUI defense strategies. Passionate about justice, they provide personalized legal support, ensuring their clients receive the best possible defense.
To ensure the accuracy and relevance of this article, we conducted extensive research using a variety of reputable sources. This includes reviewing local government websites, official DUI statistics, and legal databases. We also consulted law enforcement reports and public safety announcements specific to the city. Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive and trustworthy information to navigate DUI laws and penalties effectively.
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