Numbers can tell us a lot so take a look at these numbers and think about what they mean:
•In 2006 there were 13,470 deaths in accidents which included a drunk driver
•In 2006 306 children under the age of 14 were killed in accidents involving a drunk driver
•62% of the time the drunk driver in these fatal crashes was in their 20s
You may think you know the laws and penalties that go along with drunk driving but you don't know the whole story:
•In the United States you have to be 21 to purchase or consume alcohol
•If you are above the age of 21 a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 makes you legally drunk
•If you are under the age of 21 a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02 makes you legally drunk
•It is illegal in most states including Maryland to have an open container of alcohol in the car
The penalties for violating these laws are scary just take a look:
•In Maryland: 1st offense: license suspended for 60 days
•2nd offense: license suspended for 120 days and mandatory jail time
•Most states deem a 3rd offense a felony and is punished as such
•Drunk drivers who cause accidents that result in fatalities or injuries are held financially responsible and must fully compensate the victims
Don't let this happen to you or your friends be smart, don't drink and drive it will ruin your life or possibly end it.
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