CONSEQUENCES OF DRUNK DRIVING.
Drunk driving is currently the offense of driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other drugs to the extent that makes the driver incapable of driving safely. One of the main causes of mortality in most countries is traffic accidents which mainly occur because driving under the influence. Alcohol related crushes and driving under the influence cause lots of damages annually.
In many countries, police officers carry out field tests of suspects to look for signs of heavy drinking. Other jurisdictions have sobriety check points where drivers are checked if they are sober and whether they have valid driving licenses. Anyone who is found guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs can be penalized heavily or is given a prison sentence. Many countries also, have prevention campaigns to create awareness about the dangers of driving while under the influence, the potential fines and criminal charges, and encourage drivers to take taxis or public transport home after using alcohol or drugs.
There are two main types of fines that one faces after being found guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. The first type of punishment is administrative and it involves suspending your license while the second type of punishment is under criminal law and it involves fines, parole and imprisonment.
Drinking under the influence of alcohol and other drugs risks both your life and the lives of those you come across while driving.
Alcohol and drugs also affects your decision making and this affects your judgment, depth perception as well as vital motor skills which are required to drive safely. Alcoholism makes you think that you are driving normally, when you truly are not. Getting into accidents or alcohol related crushes may end up killing you, as well as others who might be involved.
You should avoid driving while drunk by taking a cab to protect your life and other people’s lives on the roadways.
There are also legal repercussions of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. If a police officer come knocking at your driver side window and smells a strong odor of alcohol, you will be asked to exit your vehicle and move to the side of the road where you will undergo field sobriety testing. Failing these tests will result to charges or even a night in jail.
In most states, there are serious actions to be taken to people that drink under the influence or drink while intoxicated and these violators can be arrested or charged heavily.
Avoiding driving while drunk will prevent you from potential accidents, legal charges or imprisonment and will keep the roadways safe.
