Winter holidays can be dangerous on the roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched two safety campaigns.
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Do Not Drive While Intoxicated or You Will Be Pulled Over
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Drive High and Get a DUI if You Feel Different
The campaigns will run this year from December 14, 2020 through January 1, 2023. These campaigns aim to inform people of the dangers and consequences associated with driving while impaired. campaigns will also increase awareness of the increased efforts by law enforcement to remove impaired drivers from the road. We will discuss these two campaigns, and urge you to drive sober.
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Do Not Drive While Intoxicated or You Will Be Pulled Over
Drunk driving can be deadly and dangerous. The problem is present all year round. According to NHTSA
- A drunk driving crash results in the death of one person every 45 minutes on average. This amounts to more than 11,000 deaths each year.
Zero Fatalities Nevada also states that:
- In Nevada, impaired drivers are the main cause of car accidents, injuries and deaths.
Drive Sober or get Pulled Over is a campaign that raises public awareness of the dangers associated with drunk driving over the holidays. Take a look at the following statistics from the NHTSA.
- There will be 209 deaths due to drunk driving during the holiday season of Christmas and New Year in 2020.
- 851 people will die in drunk driving crashes by December 2020.
- In 2020, 30% of fatal traffic accidents will involve a drunken driver.
Get medical attention immediately if a drunken driver causes you injury during the holiday season. After you’ve sought medical attention, contact a personal injury attorney with experience. Anthem Injury Attorneys is a law firm with a team of Las Vegas attorneys and staff that are ready to assist you. Call Anthem Injury Attorneys at (702) 857-9000 to arrange a no-cost consultation.
Does alcohol affect safe driving?
Alcohol can affect your ability to drive a vehicle safely. Alcohol can affect your coordination and thinking. Even a small amount can affect your driving.
The blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is the result of drinking alcohol, is the level of alcohol that you have in your body. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the following BACs have predictable effects on driving.
- .02 — Decrease in visual functions and ability to do two things at once
- .05 — Reduced coordination and ability to track moving object, steering difficulty, and reduced response in emergency situations
- .08 — Reduced perception, impaired information processing, problems with speed control, and short-term memory impairment.
- Reduced ability of maintaining lane position, and braking appropriately
- .15 — Significant impairment of vehicle control, driving task attention, and necessary visual and audio information processing
You should always remember that drunken driving can be prevented. For more information on how to avoid drunk driving, visit Did you know that it’s National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
We wish you a safe and happy winter holiday. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney if another driver causes you harm in a Las Vegas car accident. Anthem Injury Lawyers’ experienced team can help protect your rights, and obtain the settlement you deserve for personal injury. Call Anthem Injury Attorneys at (702) 857-9000 to arrange a no-obligation consultation.
Drive High and Get a DUI if You Feel Different
Not only alcohol can affect your ability to drive safely. Even certain drugs and medications can affect your ability to drive safely.
Driving while impaired by drugs is prohibited in all 50 US states. It is illegal to drive while under the influence of marijuana or other prohibited substances in Nevada. Nevada law prohibits the following substances:
- Amphetamine
- Cocaine
- Cocaine metabolite
- Heroin
- Heroin metabolite
- Lysergic acid diethylamide
- Methamphetamine
- Phencyclidine
- Marijuana
- Marijuana metabolite
Contact the police immediately if you have been injured in an accident caused by a driver who is under the influence of drugs. Also, seek medical attention right away. Let the police know if possible that you suspect that the other driver is impaired. You can use the police report, as well as any test results, to support your case.
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How to Handle a Driver Impaired
Winter holidays can make the roads dangerous for all drivers. You may choose to drive sober but other drivers could be impaired. How can you identify an impaired driver on the road? Mothers Against Drunk Driving says that there are a few indicators of a driver who may be impaired.
Use these tips to determine if another driver is impaired or under the influence of drugs.
- Keep as far as you can from the other car.
- Make a note of any distinguishing features of the car, such as the license plate number.
- Call 911. Call 911.
You should seek immediate medical attention if a Las Vegas motorist injures your during the holidays. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney once you have received the proper medical care. Anthem Injury Lawyers’ experienced team will fight to protect your rights, and ensure you receive the maximum compensation. We have a law office in Henderson, Nevada. We work with clients from all over Las Vegas. Call us at (702) 857-9000 to schedule a consultation for free.
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The above discussion is meant to help you better understand the dangers associated with impaired driving. In the event that an impaired driver causes you injury in an accident in Las Vegas, you need to speak with a personal injury attorney who is experienced in handling such cases. Many people are unsure why they should hire a personal injury attorney to represent them. A personal injury attorney will protect your rights, and ensure that you get the maximum compensation possible for your injuries.
The choice of an accident attorney is one of your most important decisions. You should choose a Las Vegas lawyer who can help you win your case. Anthem Injury Lawyers can help you. You can get the best accident lawyers in Las Vegas to fight for you. Our experts give you the best chance to receive top compensation. Call Anthem Injury Attorneys at (702) 857-9000 to schedule a no-cost consultation.
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