Halloween is a fun holiday for both children and adults. Children get to dress up in their Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating throughout their neighborhood, filling up their bags with candies. Also, many adults will be hosting and attending parties. Unfortunately, drunk driving also increases on Halloween. For this reason, every driver should learn how they can avoid a car accident as well as a driving under the influence (DUI)charge on Halloween.
In many cases, people consume too much alcohol during a Halloween party and attempt to drive home. You should avoid driving under the influence at all times. There are many steps that you can do in order to prevent being stopped and arrested for drunk driving. You can still participate in Halloween festivities and make it home safe and sound. The following includes key safety tips for Halloween night.
Avoid Parties and Bars
An easy way to stay safe is to not go out at all and just stay home for the evening. Knowing that there will probably be a lot of children running around the neighborhood and drinking events, it might be a good idea to stay home and enjoy an evening of movies.
Do Not Drink at All
Another easy way to not get a DUI charge on Halloween is to not drink at all. You cannot get stopped and arrested for drunk driving if you have not consumed any alcohol. If you are going to a party with a bunch of friends, plan ahead of time, and have a designated driver.
Drink Responsibly
Stop drinking long before you plan to leave a Halloween party. This will allow the alcohol to pass through your system, but this could be a dangerous strategy if you do not give yourself enough time to sober up. The general rule is that it takes one hour to process each drink that is consumed by the average person. Before you get behind the wheel, be 100 percent sure that the alcohol is out of your system. It is helpful to drink water throughout the night and eat before you drink.
If you think you are still under the influence, use a rideshare service to get home. Getting a ride from Uber or Lyft is convenient, and it will help you stay safe and avoid a DUI charge.
Spend the Night
If the party is taking place near a hotel, plan to stay there for the night. Make your plans ahead of time.
In order to make sure you do not make a poor decision after you have been drinking, give your car keys to someone else. This will prevent you from getting behind the wheel when your decision-making ability has been diminished by alcohol.
South Jersey DUI Lawyers at The Law Offices of Christopher St. John Represent Clients Accused of Drunk Driving
If you have been arrested for drunk driving after a Halloween party, you do not have to go through the criminal process by yourself. You can get the help of our South Jersey DUI lawyers at The Law Offices of Christopher St. John. You need a strong legal team to build your defense. Call us at 856-296-3481 or contact us online for an initial consultation today. Based in Haddonfield, New Jersey, we serve clients throughout South Jersey, including Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Salem County.
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