Drunk Driving and Halloween

Unfortunately, drunk driving happens every year around the holidays, starting with Halloween. Halloween is meant to be a time of fun or scares but trick-or-treaters and drivers sharing the roadways must stay aware of the obvious danger of those who get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle impaired. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost half of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities on Halloween night in just 2012 involved a drunk driver at an astounding 48%. This is why you must always be aware of the danger.

For trick-or-treaters, the tips are obvious. For one, you should always stay extra alert when you are crossing the street, as with any other night. You should also wear bright, reflective clothing as well as adding reflective tape to costumes and treat buckets because of the risk of not being seen by drivers sharing the roadways. You should also bring a flashlight so you can see and be seen at night on Halloween.

Of course, there are some tips for attending parties and hosting Halloween parties as well. Designate a non-drinking driver before you make plans to go to a party or save the number of a local cab service in your phone. You never want to believe you are being forced into a desperate situation to get home, and decide that you are going to drive yourself after you have been drinking. If you are the host of a party, remember to never serve alcohol to anyone under 21 and be prepared to get everybody home safe by having a taxi service number on hand.

If we remember these useful tips, we can take a stand against drunk driving on Halloween night and combat the number of fatalities that stem from these horrific accidents every year. If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident, call us today for more. We can help you with your personal injury case.