Some things don't mix - like drinking and driving
Each year, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with city parades, leprechaun hats, and plenty o' green beer.
Unfortunately, it often ends with risky drunk drivers taking to the streets when the parties end.
is one of the deadliest holidays on our nation’s roads. During the 2014-2018 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, 249 lives were lost due in drunk-driving crashes.
If you're caught drinking and driving, you could face jail time.
Imagine trying to explain that to your friends and family, or your place of employment if you are unable to report to work.
On average, a DUI can set you back $10,000 in attorney’s fees, fines, court costs, lost time at work, higher insurance rates, car towing and repairs, and more.
Always remember to plan ahead if you will be celebrating.
If you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to take you home.
Drive safely this St. Patrick's Day.
For more information, please visit
www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving
For more information, please visit
www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving
