At least six Broward County law enforcement agencies, along with the Florida Highway Patrol are conducting "DUI saturation patrols" through the Labor Day weekend, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
Their message is clear National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland said in a recent press release. "If you drive drunk you will be arrested and prosecuted. There will be no exceptions and no excuses. And if you are below the age of 21, there is zero tolerance for any alcohol in your system whatsoever. That's why we're out there with law enforcement, tackling this major safety issue head on."
South Florida drunk driving accidents are a familiar topic of discussion and representation for Boca Raton car accident attorneys at Hollander Law Firm. Talking with an experienced injury attorney if you have been injured or someone you love has been injured or killed in a drunk driving accident in Boca Raton, Fort Myers or Naples can help you better understand and protect your rights.
Labor Day nationwide is a particularly deadly holiday for drivers, ranking just below Thanksgiving for fatal car accidents, according the National Safety Council. In 2008, 473 drivers and passengers were killed in crashes over the holiday weekend, compared an average of 423 fatalities occurring during the same time frame either before or after the holiday. Averages are calculated with consideration given to the fact that there are more holiday drivers on the road than during non-holidays.
Targeting drunk drivers is especially relevant during the holiday weekend when better judgment can be affected by family reunions and backyard gatherings where ice-cold beer and frozen drinks take the edge off the heat.
About 17.2 million drivers aged 16-24 admitted to driving under the influence during a 2008 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey, which translated into one-in-five primarily male drivers admitting to getting behind the wheel to some degree impaired.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a South Florida car accident, contacting the Hollander Law firm today for a free and confidential appointment will help you better understand your rights.
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