Here are some startling statistics:

Fatality resulting from drunken driving was at its maximum in 1986, when approximately 407 deaths were recorded. The same was at its lowest in 2008, with 186 deaths reported. Even so, in the year 2008, 26% of traffic fatalities involved a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .08 or higher!

Given the above facts, it is only natural that as people begin to unwind in the summer, the police will tighten its stranglehold on drunk drivers. They will try to amass maximum numbers of drunk drivers through speeding traps, field sobriety checks and by actually searching out watering holes. As a result, the chances of anybody being stopped and arrested for drunken driving are much greater than they were, say, a few years ago.

If you are stopped for suspected drunk driving in Maryland, a lawyer is your best bet against arrest. Keep in mind that as of February, 2009, a number of changes have been proposed in the existing laws pertaining to drunken driving in Maryland. So, a lawyer will have the latest information and they will be able to guide you on your rights and duties.

But, there are certain things you need to know of before your lawyer can reach you. Your actions and reactions in the first few minutes are important because they provide important evidence to prosecutors when you are in court. The key is to be on your best behavior. Do not argue with the police. You need not take the field sobriety test if you do not want to. You do not have to answer the questions of the officer (in fact, you should try not to answer them because your answers could be used as evidence against you). Refusal to take PBT (Preliminary Breath test) may lead to a confiscation of your license. However, the result of this test is admissible in court if they are favorable to you and inadmissible if they are unfavorable. So, you do not lose anything by taking this test. Understand your rights.

If you are charged with DUI/DWI, it is a serious infraction. But, this generally happens only if your blood alcohol concentration is .8% or above. The punishment is extremely severe in Maryland as the crime could lead to immediate revocation of your license and 12 points could be automatically marked against you. The monetary costs are also high as you would have to pay a fine and also hire a DUI/DWI lawyer who can take care of the drunken driving offense in Maryland.

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What is the name of that song that involves a high school girl and a drunk driving accident?

What is the song that shows a high school girl getting into a car crash because of drunk driving. It is raining and she ends up dying… Does anyone know?

Untitled(How Could This Happen To Me)_Simple Plan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQOBoA8g3RI

The road offensive: what readers said
A full list of readers’ responses to the question of whether road carnage among young drivers be stopped or are youth beyond the reach of road safety messages?

Where can I find some statistics on the effects of drunk driving???

here you go.

What are the drink driving laws and some interesting facts about drink driving?

hey i would just like to know the drink driving laws and some interesting facts!some facts that would suprise people about drink driving!and if you know the penilitys could you also tell me them too!thankyou very much!xx

Let’s see….it’s dangerous, it’s deadly, it’s against the law, and if you get caught you go to jail.

What salary can I expect working for MADD?

I got offered a job at mothers against drunk driving (i dont know which position yet) and i’m just wondering what to expect. Please give me actual or estimate numbers if you can.
Thanks for any help

Hi there;
It would had been more accurate had you given lil’ bit of info on job or even your qualification. Anyway, one quote of recent job remuneration package for the position of “Victim Services Specialist” as from ‘horse’s mouth” happened to be in the range of $30,000/- ; that should roughly give you the idea of what you in for.
Of course, you can check it at following link:-
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JEOVY0WTVPJ

Hope it helps…
PeaceV

Where can I find facts about drunk driving?

Specifically, I want to know if there’s a site that lists all the people who have drunk-driving related deaths, accidents, the number of people that go to jail, anything and everything you’ve got.

http://www.alcoholalert.com/drunk-driving-statistics.html
has a bunch,

and there are more at

Do you think there should be a sliding scale for drunk driving?

I mean I can drink a lot more than the Avg person and still not be drunk. Also, I have practice drinking and driving ALOT so I know I can do it better. Maybe they should have a course like, Drunk drivers ED.

No. I think there should be zero tolerance, and I’ll tell you why.

I had a brother. I was 7, he was 5. We were in the car with my father at the wheel. We went through an intersection on a green light. Another car went through that same intersection on a red light. He T-boned us, hitting our car right where my brother was sitting. I watched him die waiting for the ambulance to arrive. The man was who hit us was drunk.

So I’m extra sensitive about drunk driving. I hate it hate it hate it.