Drink OR Drive

The choice is simple: if you drink, you should not drive. Driving after consuming even one alcoholic beverage significantly increases the risk of accidents, legal trouble, and life-altering consequences.

The Dangers of Drinking and Driving

• Impaired Skills: Alcohol is a depressant that slows brain function, leading to reduced coordination, slower reaction times, and impaired vision.

• Poor Judgment: You may feel "fine" or "buzzed," but your ability to judge distance and predict consequences is compromised.

• Legal Consequences: In most U.S. states, a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is illegal. However, you can still face DUI or DWI charges with a lower BAC if you are visibly impaired.

• Financial & Life Impact: A DUI can cost upwards of $10,000 in legal fees, insurance hikes, and fines, not to mention potential jail time.

Safety Guidelines

• Wait Time: Experts suggest waiting at least one hour per standard drink consumed before driving, though it is always safer to wait longer.

• Standard Drink: One "drink" is typically defined as 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of hard liquor.

• Safe Alternatives:

• Use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft.

• Take public transportation or a taxi.

• Designate a sober driver before you start drinking.

If you find yourself in a situation where you have been drinking, don’t drive, and instead call a friend/relative or a car service to get home safely.