Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it's also one of the deadliest times on the road. Smart Start of Louisiana begs you to stay safe during holiday fun.
What are we celebrating at those Labor Day parties?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Celebrated on the first Monday in September, it's a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. Getting caught driving impaired can certainly jeopardize your own social and economic situations, and it can even cause issues with your job.
Avoid being an unfortunate statistic
The NHTSA offers these 4 tips to stay safe:
- If you are using any impairing drugs, including marijuana, don’t drive, arrange for a safe ride home. Impaired driving is illegal, regardless of the source of impairment.
- If you are planning to drink, plan ahead for a sober ride home. It’s not okay to drink and drive, even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage.
- Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
- If you see an impaired driver on the road, safely pull over and call 911.
You'll have to do a lot more laboring to pay the costs of a DWI
On average, a DUI can set you back $10,000 in attorney’s fees, fines, court costs, lost time at work, higher insurance rates, car towing, ignition interlock device, and more. Drinking and driving could cause you to lose your driver’s license and your vehicle. This could inhibit you from getting to work, resulting in lost wages and, potentially, job loss. A DWI law is not something you want to break.
Don't let drunk driving take the fun out of your celebrations
Labor Day is often celebrated with sporting events, picnics or cook-outs, parades, and swim parties. Go ahead and celebrate! Just make sure you do so safely. If you feel different, you drive different. For more ideas on celebrating life safely, visit our blog.
