Going Out Before Thanksgiving? You Won't Be the Only One on the Road
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 5,000 people died in car accidents from 2000 to 2009 over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Roughly a third of these deaths were attributed to drunken driving, resulting in the highest number of drunk driving accidents of any holiday.
Known for being one of the biggest nights to party, teens are home from college and excited to reunite, everyone has the next day off work and is eager to celebrate, so Wednesday, November 27 promises to be a busy night for many.
It is vital to remember before you drive that police are certainly aware of the heightened amount of drinking, and will be extra vigilant when patrolling the roads. Make sure you explain to your recent of-age college kid the impact a DUI charge brings, and also the consequences from underage drinking or serving minors.
Prepare in advance how to get where you are going and home without getting behind the wheel.
