Drunk Driving
By: James Hammer
Drunk Driving causes multiple
injuries and can ruin ones life that is
a serious problem for society
Drunk Driving Statistics
• This year 10,839 people will die in drunk
driving related accidents. That is one every 50
minutes!
• One in three eighth graders drink alcohol.
• 33% will be involved in an alcohol related
crash in their lifetime.
• Every minute one person in injured from an
alcohol related crash.
Statistics Continued
• 50% to 75% of convicted drunk drivers
continue to drive on a suspended license.
• 1 in 5 teens binge drink.
• Only 1 in 100 believe their teenager binge
drinks.
• Teen alcohol use kills about 6,000 people each
year. Which is more than all illegal drugs
combined!
More Statistics
• Car crashes are the leading cause of death for
teens, and 1 out of 3 are alcohol related.
• Kids who start drinking young are seven times
more likely to be in an alcohol related crash.
• Drunk driving costs each adult in the United
States about $500 per year.
My Personal Experience
• Whenever you are drinking, don’t take the
chances of driving because it can cause
serious injuries and you could end up in a
situation like me. The reason I am saying this
is because it has already occurred to me.
When I was driving down Highway 1049, in a
2004 Mustang GT, three state troopers pulled
up behind me, then I looked out my rearview
mirror and upon seeing them, sped away.
My Experience - Continued
• Then I looked at my speedometer displaying
147 mph, then I lost control of my vehicle and
drove directly through a barn before lodging
my car between two trees. After hitting those
trees I took myself to a friends house, where
state police arrested me for drunk driving.
The Consequences of My Actions
• As a result of my drunk driving I lost my
driver’s license for two months and am
currently serving probation for one year.
• Physically, I had four cracked ribs and a lot of
bruises.
• If at any time I break the conditions of my
probation I will have to spend two weeks in
jail.
MADD
• When MADD was started
• MADD was incorporated on September 5,
1980
• the mission or purposes of MADD as stated in
its Articles of Incorporation were “To aid the
victims of crimes
• In 1984, MADD changed its name from
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers to Mothers
Against Drunk Driving.
MADD- Continued
• In 1985, MADD’s mission statement was again
updated
• In 1992, MADD adopted a more simplified
mission statement, which was “The mission of
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk
driving and support the victims of this violent
crime.
• By 1999, MADD had greatly expanded its work on
preventing underage drinking and emerging
research underscored our efforts to prevent
youth alcohol use.
Treatments for Drunk Driving
• The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Among
alcoholics with otherwise good health, social support, and
motivation, the likelihood of recovery is good. Approximately
50% to 60% remain abstinent at the end of a year's treatment
and a majority of those stay dry permanently.
• Treatment may involve one or more medications.
Benzodiazepines are anti-anxiety drugs used to treat
withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety and poor sleep and to
prevent seizures and delirium. These are the most frequently
used medications during the detox phase, at which time they
are usually tapered and then discontinued. They must be used
with care, since they may be addictive
Economic cost of Drunk Driving
• Insure.com
• According to the Insurance Information Institute
(III), there is an alcohol-related traffic fatality in
the United States every 48 minutes.
• If you’ve been convicted of driving under the
influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, it will likely
drive your car insurance rates through the roof.
• It doesn't end there. Your DUI conviction will
follow you if you apply for life insurance rates and
could affect your premiums there, too.
KY Drunk Driving Laws
• 1st Kentucky DUI Offense First Drunk Driving
Conviction
• Jail – From 2 Days up to 30 Days
• Jail –Aggravated DUI – 4 Days
• Fine – From $200 to $500
• License Suspension – From 30 to 120 Days
• Alcohol or Drug Treatment Program – 90 Days
• Community Labor – 48 Hours to 30 Days
KY LAWS- CONTINUED
• 2nd Kentucky DUI Offense Second Drunk
Driving Conviction
• Jail – From 7 Days up to 6 Months
• Jail – Aggravated DUI – 14 Days
• Fine – From $350 to $500
• License Suspension – From 12 to 18 Months
• Alcohol or Drug Treatment Program – 1 Year
• Community Labor – 10 Days to 6 Months
KY Driving Drunk Penalties
• DUI THIRD OFFENSE (WITHIN 5 YEARS) - FINES: $500-$1,000;
JAIL: 30 days - 12 months in jail (minimum 60 days in jail if
aggravating factors present); LICENSE SUSPENSION: 24-36
month suspension; OTHER: 10 days - 12 months community
service, 1 year alcohol or substance abuse treatment
program; Ignition interlock device or vehicle license plate
impoundment.
• DUI FOURTH OFFENSE (WITHIN 5 YEARS) - FELONY - FINES:
$1,000-$10,000; JAIL: mandatory minimum 120 days
imprisonment without probation (240 days minimum if
aggravating factors present); LICENSE SUSPENSION: 60 month
suspension; OTHER: 1 year alcohol or substance abuse
program; Ignition interlock device or vehicle license plate
impoundment.
KY Drunk Driving Fatalities
• It is possible that a driver who was impaired may have been
driving properly and a “sober” driver or pedestrian caused
the wreck or collision. Such incidents are classified as a
“alcohol related fatality.” Even if the wreck or collision was
caused by a non-drinking party. Thus the reported DUI
fatality statistics are skewed in favor of making the actual
number of fatalities “caused by drunk drivers” appear
higher.
• ATV Fatalities
• Kentucky leads the nation so far in 2009 in deaths caused by
ATV’s (all terrain vehicles). Through Sept. 17, 2009 there
have been 14 ATV related deaths in Kentucky. None of the
persons killed wore a helmet.
Criminal status of DUI laws in KY
• In Kentucky, 1st offense is a class B misdemeanor, 2nd offense
within 5 years is a class A misdemeanor, 3rd offense within 5
years with a BAC under .18 is a class A misdemeanor, 3rd
offense with a BAC of .18 or higher is a class D felony; 4th and
subsequent offenses are class D felonies.
Citation:§§189A.010(5), 532.020 & 532.060 (2)
Fatalities- Continued
• ATV Fatalities
• Kentucky leads the nation so far in 2009 in deaths caused by
ATV’s (all terrain vehicles). Through Sept. 17, 2009 there
have been 14 ATV related deaths in Kentucky. None of the
persons killed wore a helmet.
• Drunk Driving is the cause of these Fatalities from 2003-2007
• 2003-276 = total 42,643
• 2004-308 = total 42,518
• 2005-313 = total 43,443
• 2006-257 = total 42,532
• 2007-212 = total 41,059
KY Alcohol Related Fatalities
• Fatalities = 913
• Alcohol Related = 257
• Percentage = 28%
Tennessee Alcohol Related Fatalities
• Fatalities =1,286
• Alcohol Related = 478
• Percentage = 37%
Indiana and Utah Alcohol Related
Fatalities
• Indiana:
1. Fatalities = 896
2. Alcohol Related = 290
3. Percentage = 32%
• Utah:
1. Fatalities = 284
2. Alcohol Related = 63
3. Percentage = 22%
Conclusion
• Drunk Driving causes a lot of Fatalities and
Penalties, that could cause you to go to jail or
spend some time on probation, if you get
caught drinking while driving, It could cause
you to loose your licenses up to 24-36
months, then when that time is up you can go
back and get them, but they might tell you
that, if you get caught again like they did me
you will loose them forever.
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