Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Avoid Driving Under the Influence

The campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), brings awareness to the importance of driving sober and the potential consequences if you don’t. Driving responsibly can be a matter of life and death. Each day, approximately 34 people die in a drunk driving accident in the US, according to the NHTSA. Shockingly, 30% of people who died from a road traffic fatality in 2023 involved at least one driver with alcohol in their system.

Unfortunately, these types of accidents and deaths could have been prevented. As summer draws to a close and Labor Day celebrations begin, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over reminds us to be safe and responsible on the road.

Driving Under the Influence Is a Crime

Each state has set its own blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit with most states adopting the 0.08% BAC limit with a zero tolerance for those under the legal drinking age of 21. Even if a driver has a BAC lower than the legal limit of the state, they can still be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if their driving is impaired. These same laws often apply for people driving a boat as well.

A DUI/DWI can cost you thousands of dollars. Your vehicle may be impounded and you may have court-ordered treatment, legal fines and fees to pay, attorney fees, and often increased insurance premiums, among other expenses.

Did you know some states require drivers who have been convicted with a DUI/DWI or other violations to secure SR-22, which is a certificate of financial responsibility for drivers that proves they have their state's minimum required auto insurance coverage.

Every state has different laws. What’s legally required for you varies depending on the state, your driving record, and other factors. Our licensed insurance agents are happy to discuss your unique situation and help you secure the coverage you need. Give us a call at (844) 358-5605 today to discuss or complete our online form to get started.

Drunk Driving is Preventable

Driving safely is everyone’s responsibility. Commit to protecting yourself and others on the road and take the warning of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign seriously. There are many things you can do to help prevent driving while intoxicated.

1. Know your plan before going out. If you’re going out with friends, designate a sober driver (someone who will refrain from alcohol and is willing to be the driver). If everyone plans to drink or you are travelling solo, consider getting a ride via a rideshare service, taxi, or other option. Are you looking for personal auto insurance? The licensed agents at InsureOnline.com can help you shop around for auto insurance policies and help make sure you’re getting a policy that fits your needs and budget. Start an auto insurance quote online or call us at (844) 358-5605 to get started.
2. Designated drivers should be sober. Just because someone is the least intoxicated does not mean they are okay to drive. Make sure the driver is sober.
3. Be mindful with other forms of travel. If you are alcohol-impaired, even walking can become dangerous. Have a sober friend accompany you home.
4. Prevent others from driving if they’ve been drinking. Don’t let anyone drive drunk. Find them a safe way to get home or give them a place to stay for the night.
5. Always buckle up. Seatbelts can help save your life. Wearing your seatbelt can help keep you inside the vehicle during a collision, according to NHTSA, decreasing your chances of being ejected. It’s almost always fatal if someone is ejected from the vehicle. Seatbelts are legally required in almost all 50 states.

Alcohol-impaired driving is illegal and dangerous. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is a reminder of the legal and sometimes fatal consequences of driving under the influence. Stay safe and drive sober this Labor Day and every time you get behind the wheel.

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