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Friday, March 16, 2012

Buzzed Driving Could Cost You $10,000


St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and driving buzzed on the holiday could cost you a pot of leprechaun’s gold – like up to $10,000 in legal fees, court costs, and increased insurance rates.

For many Americans, St. Patrick’s Day has become a popular night out to celebrate with friends and family. Unfortunately, due to the large number of drunk drivers, the night out has also become very dangerous.

Before drinking, plan ahead and designate a sober driver

If you’re impaired, call a taxi, sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely

Use your community’s sober ride program

If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate, contact local law enforcement

Remember, Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. If you know people who are about to drive or ride with someone who is impaired, take the driver’s keys and help them make other arrangements to get to their destination safely

NHTSA needs your help in keeping the roads safe for everyone this St. Patrick’s Day by spreading the word that Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving.

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