Chances are you’ve noticed the signs throughout Florida with the words “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”. These signs are often electronic and are part of a campaign while also serving as a reminder of the importance of not getting behind the wheel if you’ve had too much to drink.
In a bizarre coincidence, a Florida driver is making the news after he was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) when he hit one of these signs informing drivers not to drive under the influence. The 22-year-old man hit the digital sign and was arrested after law enforcement officers discovered him inside of a Mazda that had sustained damage following the crash into the sign. The man claimed that he was speaking to a friend on the phone when the crash occurred and after taking a breathalyzer, his blood-alcohol level was twice Florida’s legal limit.
Besides being charged with DUI, the man is also facing charges of property damage as a result of hitting the sign.
To read more, please visit https://www.thedrive.com/news/36152/florida-man-arrested-for-dui-after-hitting-a-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-sign.
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