Holiday Season Results In Police and State Troopers Targeting Drunk Drivers
As the holiday season during Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of the busiest times for motorists on area highways, it is also busy for local police and state troopers looking for drunk drivers and the potential for car accidents that result in catastrophic injuries or deaths.
According to a recent study, PennDOT traffic engineer, Lou Belmonte stated “85 to 90% of all crashes are caused by driver behavior and mostly among young adults aged 21 to 25.” Approximately one half of all highway fatalities involve drunk driving. To that end, police have announced Operation Safe Holiday in an effort to thwart drunk driving. If you are driving during the holidays always buckle up and consider designated drivers if you have been drinking. Take a break if you get drowsy because many people take long trips during the holidays. According to the Pennsylvania DUI Association driving while impaired is preventable but unfortunately it’s a crime for which most arrests are made.
The Philadelphia car accident lawyers of Reiff and Bily are committed to driving safety and are strong advocates against drunk driving.
