Drinking and Driving Unfortunately Rises During the Holidays

LOS ANGELES, CA, November 29, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The holiday season is upon us. A time of family gatherings, holiday parties, more time off is in store for most people. With those good times, drinking alcohol to bring holiday cheer is sure to come with it.

Unfortunately, as statistics show, drinking and driving increases as well. Drunk driving arrests and alcohol related accidents has an alarming rise during this time of year. It is something that is avoidable, but unfortunately is not done enough by many people.

Here are a few ways to avoid being one of the statistics and end up needing a Los Angeles DUI Attorney or even worse, find yourselves hurt in an accident or hurting someone else.

Simple solution to avoid drunk driving

Going to a holiday party is not a bad thing. It is one of the greatest times you can have during this holiday season. There isn't more joyous times then spending with family and friends and having a few drinks with them. This part is no need to argue about.

Where people go wrong is not planning what to do when the time comes to go home. It is a simple solution that most people know about but don't do, that is make sure you have a designated driver. By making sure someone is going to take responsibility and get everyone home safely, you can have the time of your life at any holiday occasion.

By not doing this simple thing, many people have ruined their lives and the lives of others by getting arrested or into a DUI related accident. Then it is often too late when you have to call a competent Los Angeles DUI Lawyer to try and get you out of trouble.

What to do when your whole party wants to have a good time

Well we all know there are times when everyone wants to have a drink to loosen up and have a good time. There is solution for that, call a cab. Sure it costs extra money to have a cab driver take you home. But it will be money well worth spent when you think of the lives you will save or the money you will save when you don't have to pay for a DUI Attorney.

A simple trade off and a small investment when you really think about.

So go ahead and enjoy the holidays. Enjoy friends and family. Just do it responsibly.

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