Drunk Driving Accidents In Daytona Beach: Ways To Protect Yourself
Despite the aggressive actions of law enforcement officials and the serious penalties drivers face, drunk driving continues to be a major cause of car accidents in Daytona Beach. A nationwide campaign during the month of August calls attention to the dangers and the steps drivers can take to protect themselves and their passengers.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) reports drunk driving has reached epidemic proportions. An average of more than 10,000 people are killed each year in DUI-related car accidents, while hundreds of thousands of other drivers and passengers suffer serious personal injuries. To raise awareness of the dangers, the NHTSA has partnered with law enforcement officials as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
Each year during the month of August, traffic safety officials target messages to the public about the dangers of drunk driving while police increase their efforts in getting drunk drivers off the road. Even having just a few drinks is enough to impact your driving abilities, resulting in the following common types of impairments:
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Poor judgment, which makes you less able to gauge how intoxicated you are and more likely to engage in dangerous driving behavior.
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Lack of coordination, which impairs your ability to steer, apply the brakes, or otherwise control your vehicle.
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Vision impairments, which can make it particularly hard to see when traveling at night.
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Slower response times, which makes you less able to respond to sudden changes in traffic, weather, or road conditions, making car accidents more likely to happen.
Protecting Yourself Against Drunk Driving Accidents
Statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) indicate that more than 5,000 motorists end up being involved in drunk driving accidents in our state each year, ranking it among the highest in the nation in terms of risk. Drunk driving is particularly common in Daytona Beach. To protect yourself, your passengers, and others on the road, it is important to follow these safety tips:
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If you go out and plan on drinking any amount, arrange in advance for another way to get home;
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If you host gatherings at your house in which alcohol is involved, provide plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverage options. Stop serving well before the evening ends.
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Be cautious driving at night, on weekends, and over holidays, which is when drunk driving accidents are more likely to happen.
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If you see a motorist swerving, driving without their headlights, or engaging in other questionable behavior, give them plenty of space.
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If you have reason to suspect the driver is drunk, pull over safely and notify law enforcement.
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If you are the victim in a drunk driving car accident, call the police and get medical care for your injuries immediately.
Let Us Help You Today
At Bundza & Rodriguez, P.A., we help you get the compensation you need to recover when drunk driving accidents happen. To request a consultation, contact our Daytona Beach car accident attorneys today.
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