{"id":502,"date":"2022-09-26T09:30:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T16:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=502"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:31:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:31:17","slug":"when-do-most-dui-arrests-and-crashes-occur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/when-do-most-dui-arrests-and-crashes-occur\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do Most DUI Arrests and Crashes Occur?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the biggest dangers facing drivers and pedestrians is drunk drivers. Even if you are doing everything right and react appropriately, you could still be harmed by someone who is driving under the influence. When you are trying to avoid accidents and the risk of sharing the road with drunk drivers, it\u2019s good to understand when most DUI arrests and crashes occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is a DUI?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the state of Maryland, it is illegal to drink and drive.\nThere are two different common types of violations related to driving while\nintoxicated, and they are known as driving while under the influence (DUI) and\ndriving while impaired (DWI). DUIs are serious and occur when someone has a BAC\nof .08 or higher. DWI is slightly lower and happens when someone has a BAC of\n.07. If someone is driving under the age of 21 with any amount of alcohol in\ntheir system, it is considered a DUI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Problem With Drunk Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every\nday in the United States<\/a>, an average of 32 people are killed in a drunk\ndriving crash. Unfortunately, that number is climbing over time instead of\ndecreasing. Both those who go out drinking with friends and those who are sober\nand sharing the road with other drivers are at risk of being a victim of an\nintoxicated driver. Cops take DUIs very seriously, so DUI arrests and DWI\narrests are very common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Time of Day Do Most DUI Arrests and Accidents Occur?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While DUI arrests and accidents can occur at any time of\nday, there are some hours when there is a higher risk of encountering a driver\nunder the influence. The period of time from midnight to 3:00 AM is the most\ndangerous time to be on the road. During that period, 2\/3 of crashes involve a\ndriver under the influence. Outside of that high-risk period of time, 6:00 PM\nto midnight and 3:00 AM-6:00 AM were the other highest-risk times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Types of Drivers Are Most Likely to Be Involved? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adults who are between 21 and 24 years of age are the most\nlikely to be impaired on the road. This probably does not come as a shock to\nmost people, as these drivers are young and most likely to underestimate the\nrisk they are taking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect Yourself with The Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you or a loved one is uncertain how to proceed after being the victim of a DUI or arrested for DUI, choose an experienced firm like the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to give you the help you need.  Please give us a call at 443.352.3201. Skype and telephone consultation are both available to clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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