EPISODE · Dec 30, 2022 · 30 MIN
Virginia Focus - Holiday DUI Enforcement
from Virginia Focus
Whether your hosting a party or going out with friends, many choose to celebrate the start of a New Year with an alcoholic drink.. or drinks. Experts say New Years Eve can be a particularly dangerous time to be driving because it's the holiday with the highest DUI rates in the United States. In Virginia, the consequences of getting caught driving intoxicated can be not only jail time but also up to $20 grand in fines and fees. If you are in an accident or, worse yet, a fatal accident that number skyrockets even higher. Kurt Erickson, the President & CEO of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program tells us why you may want to encourage your son, husband, or brother to listen to the show and how you can be more proactive about staying safe on America's roadways during the holidays.
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Whether your hosting a party or going out with friends, many choose to celebrate the start of a New Year with an alcoholic drink.. or drinks. Experts say New Years Eve can be a particularly dangerous time to be driving because it's the holiday with the highest DUI rates in the United States. In Virginia, the consequences of getting caught driving intoxicated can be not only jail time but also up to $20 grand in fines and fees. If you are in an accident or, worse yet, a fatal accident that number skyrockets even higher. Kurt Erickson, the President & CEO of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program tells us why you may want to encourage your son, husband, or brother to listen to the show and how you can be more proactive about staying safe on America's roadways during the holidays.
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Virginia Focus - Holiday DUI Enforcement
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