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Drinking and driving facts
- Presently, 25,000 people are killed each year in alcohol related accidents.
- About three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.
- 30% of all fatal crashes during the week are alcohol-related, compared to 51% on weekends.
- In the United States of America, consequences to those convicted of DUI/ DWI could include large fines, license suspensions, community service work, D.U.I, prevention classes, Drug and Alcohol related courses, probation costs, and jail time in all cases. These consequences do not include the moral, work-related, and collateral damages.
- Only time without continued alcohol consumption will help a person become sober. Drinking strong coffee, exercising or taking a cold shower will not help.
- According to a recent Allstate Insurance Company study, alcohol impaired drivers are estimated to cost American taxpayers $21 - $24 billion dollars per year.
