1. Why You Should Not Drink and Drive David Mockus Penn State Hazleton CAS 100A- 07

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3. Preview to Drunk Driving Blood Alcohol Count and what it is Blood Alcohol Count and what it is Consequences of DUI Consequences of DUI Statistics Statistics Underage Drunk Driving Underage Drunk Driving

4. Blood Alcohol Count (BAC) Of all accidents 20% are caused by someone under the influence. Of all accidents 20% are caused by someone under the influence. In all 50 states the legal limit for drunk driving is blood alcohol concentration of.08 In all 50 states the legal limit for drunk driving is blood alcohol concentration of.08 Everybody is different and alcohol affects each person differently. Everybody is different and alcohol affects each person differently. BAC OF MALES/ FEMALES BAC OF MALES/ FEMALES Male 160 pounds, 5 drinks(12 oz each) in 3 hours BAC=.76 FEMALE 140 pounds, 4 drinks(12 oz each) in 3 hours BAC =.08

5. Consequences of Drunk Driving When you are arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania, you are automatically facing two cases, one in the courts and one in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. When you are arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania, you are automatically facing two cases, one in the courts and one in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Misdemeanor charge Misdemeanor charge Up to 6 months of probation Up to 6 months of probation Fines of up to $300 Fines of up to $300___________________________________________ Required attendance at Alcohol Highway Safety School Required attendance at Alcohol Highway Safety School Possible treatment for alcoholism Possible treatment for alcoholism Up to 6 months in jail (no minimum jail time required) Up to 6 months in jail (no minimum jail time required) http://www.duiconsequences.com/state-info/pennsylvania-dui-laws.html

6. Statistics Alcohol Related Accidents in the U.S Alcohol Related Accidents in the U.S Year: 2007 Year: 2007 Total Fatalities: 41,059 Total Fatalities: 41,059 Alcohol Related:15,387 Alcohol Related:15,387 Percent: 37% Percent: 37% Alcohol Related Accidents in PA Alcohol Related Accidents in PA Year: 2007 Year: 2007 Total Fatalities: 1,517 Total Fatalities: 1,517 Alcohol Related: 556 Alcohol Related: 556 Percent: 37% Percent: 37% http://www.alcoholalert.com/drunk-driving-statistics.html

7. Underage Drunk Driving Zero Tolerance Laws Zero Tolerance Laws A zero tolerance law makes it illegal for anybody under the age of 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their blood. A zero tolerance law makes it illegal for anybody under the age of 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their blood. Even after one drink, minors will be punished for violating this law regardless of whether they are physically impaired during driving or not. Even after one drink, minors will be punished for violating this law regardless of whether they are physically impaired during driving or not. http://zerotolerancelaws.com/

8. To sum everything up HOW MUCH IS SOMEONE’S LIFE WORTH? HOW MUCH IS SOMEONE’S LIFE WORTH? You are in control of the situation. Think before you get behind the wheel You are in control of the situation. Think before you get behind the wheel

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