With the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend coming up next week, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is cautioning drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home if they’re going to be drinking at the Thanksgiving meal. Most people aren’t aware that Thanksgiving in 2010 was actually the deadliest day of that entire year. In fact, the proportion of people killed in drunk driving accidents increased 30% compared to the rest of the year. And, the number of drunk driving deaths increased from 140 in 2009 to 174 in 2010 on that one particular holiday.
These reports are extremely serious because the numbers are going up rather than down. MADD is kicking off the holiday season with their annual Tie One On For Safety campaign in reference to a time of year when some choose to drink too much alcohol to celebrate. They ask that drivers display a red ribbon on their cars to support police efforts to crackdown on drunk drivers and ask people to pledge to drive “safe, sober and buckled up”. The solution is easy, make sure to appoint a designated driver and don’t get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. MADD also asks that hosts offer plenty of non-alcoholic beverages, help to designate sober drivers and provide accommodations for guests who have tied one on.
Also be aware that many cities will be setting up DUI stops, so it’s difficult to get around it, just don’t do it! However, if you mistakenly get behind the wheel this Thanksgiving holiday and are caught for a driving under the influence offense, you will have to face the repercussions. Another reason to not drink and drive is that getting a DUI is a serious offense and punishments are not light. DUI offenders can expect to spend time in jail, have their car impounded, pay fines, pay lawyer fees, miss work to attend court proceedings, possible license suspension, community service work and take alcohol education classes. And, if anyone else is hurt as part of your DUI, expect to face even harsher repercussions.
The one way to make this entire experience a bit easier on you is to get court approval to take a DUI class online. Many court systems understand that in our busy world, it is often difficult to get to a classroom at a specific time due to work, school or family obligations. Taking a DUI class online enables the client to stay at home and take the class whenever she has time. Classes are available immediately upon registration and can be taken 24/7. They are self-paced so you can take them all at once, or spread it out over a weekend or a few weeks. Be sure to choose a program that is written and developed by licensed and trained substance abuse experts, utilizing the most up to date research. Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate of authenticity is sent to any location you wish at no extra cost. This is the documentation the court requires to prove you have fulfilled the mandate.
Taking an online alcohol and drug awareness class designed for DUI offenders is the most educational and convenient way to fulfill this requirement and get on with your life. You will find the classes interesting and testimonials from previous clients all agree that the courses are a great learning experience!
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