Here are some 4th of July Drunk Driving Facts that you may or may not know about.
1. The 4th of July is one of the deadliest American holidays due to drunk driving.
2. Every day in America, another 28 people die as a result of drunk driving crashes.
3. On average, a drunk driver will drive 80 times under the influence before their first arrest.
4. The risk of a driver under the influence of alcohol being killed in a vehicle accident is at least 11 times that of drivers without alcohol in their system.
5. While it is called the “legal limit” by many, if a person shows signs of alcohol or drug impairment even UNDER 0.08 Blood Alcohol Content, they can still be arrested for DWI.
6. Between 50% to 75% of drunk drivers who have their licenses suspended for DUI convictions continue to drive without a license.
7. Over 40% of fatal automobile accidents are alcohol-related.
8. Drunk driving accidents are most likely to occur between MIDNIGHT and 3 AM.
9. 765 People lost their lives in crashes involving drunk drivers during the 4th of July holiday period from 2008 to 2012, accounting for nearly half of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities over this same five-year period.
Now that you know the 4th of July Drunk Driving Facts it’s time for some 4th of July Driving Safety Tips.
1. Designate a driver.
2. Have cab numbers on hand.
3. Have plenty of water and non-alcoholic beverages available.
4. DON’T LET IMPAIRED FRIENDS DRIVE!!!
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