According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly thirty people lose their lives each day as a result of drunk driving-related car accidents. Per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, hundreds of people sustain injuries due to the same reason. If these numbers aren’t alarming, consider that the financial ramifications of a DUI may be as much as $20,000.
Let’s say that the DUI results in an arrest. Besides having to spend a night in jail while the driver gets sober, the cost of bail may be as high as $2,500 depending on the severity of the DUI. On top of that, there is the possibility of having to pay thousands of dollars in fines, the time spent in jail, probation costs, and more.
In certain DUI cases, the court may mandate that a driver install an Ignition Interlock Device in the vehicle. This device requires that the driver breathes into it to determine the Blood Alcohol Content level before the car will even start. Chances are the device will also randomly request that the driver blows into the device as they drive. These devices may require paying an installation fee as well as ongoing fees to maintain it.
Think twice before getting behind the wheel if you’ve had too much to drink. Besides the costs involved, there is no need to risk losing your life or taking someone else’s.
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