Updated for 2019
The holiday party season is here again. Among the holiday cheer and excitement, this holiday season presents us with some unique driving situations. At CR Legal Team , we want to help you enjoy the holidays accident free. Here are some tips to remember from our friends at The National Safety Commission.
The festive nature of the holiday season provides us with some temptations that could lead to a dangerous driving situation. The obvious problem is alcohol consumption. That after-work party with a bit of spiked punch sounds innocent enough until you consider that, even if you are just slightly buzzed, you are still impaired.
Alcohol takes time to metabolize out of the system and driving can be hazardous enough without adding alcohol to the problem. Remember that even if you aren’t at fault in a collision, if the officer suspects that you have been drinking, you will be presumed to have contributed to the accident or to have been at fault. You could be charged with DUI and the insurance won’t pay a penny.
If you attend an evening party, it may be OK to have a small drink at the beginning of the evening so long as you know you will be there long enough for the alcohol to metabolize out of your system before you leave. If your plans include drinking during the party, make sure you have a designated driver or an alternative means of getting home.
Remember these facts about alcohol:
• Alcohol is the same, no matter what form it takes. A 12 oz. can of beer has roughly the same amount of alcohol as a 6 oz. glass of wine and a 1.5 oz. shot of whiskey.
• Alcohol takes time to metabolize out of your system. Drinking coffee won’t speed up that time one bit.
• Be aware that drinking on an empty stomach will allow the alcohol to enter your bloodstream much faster.
• Know what you are drinking. If you don’t know exactly what is contained in that holiday punch, you could be consuming much more alcohol than you imagined.
Keep your holidays safe and festive. Don’t allow a poor choice to ruin the holidays for you.
CR Legal Team wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!
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