Designate a Driver

5/29/16

This holiday weekend please remember to be responsible and designate a driver!!!

Just know every single injury and death caused by a drunk driver is completely preventable. By simply planning ahead you can potentially save another's life as well as your own by not drinking and driving.

Designate a driver

Public transportation

Prior arrangements to stay overnight

Calling someone to pick you up

According to the AAA website, there are approximately 1,500 Californians killed and 30,000 injured each year as a result of drinking and driving. The choice to use alcohol is a legal right granted to adults 21 years of age and over. It's what you choose to do with that right that makes a difference.

A first DUI conviction can easily cost you over $12,000

Drinking and driving is a costly gamble. Even on a first offense, you could be looking at over $12,000 in fines, fees, and other expenses.

Estimated costs for first misdemeanor DUI conviction:

Fine (minimum): $390 or more

Penalties (typical): $780

Vehicle tow/storage: $187

15-week alcohol education classes: $500

Victim restitution fund: $100

DMV licensing re-issue fee: $125

Booking, fingerprinting, and photo fee: $156

Auto insurance rate increase: $7,424 over a ten year period

Attorney fees: $2,500

= $12,162

Additional potential costs:

Up to 48 hours in jail, maybe more

Lost work time and wagesor losing your job entirely

Medical costs

Vehicle or property damage

Transportation costs during a 4-month license suspension

Cost of an ignition interlock device if required by the court

Other court-imposed fines and fees

Civil liability

Working together as a community we can educate ourselves on the dangers of drinking and driving. We can plan ahead and make responsible choices so we can ensure everyone a safe holiday. If you would like further information on the dangers of drinking and driving please visit www.calif.aaa.com. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the East Los Angeles Sheriff Station at (323) 264-4151 or email Sergeant TJ Smith at t1smith@lasd.org.

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Prepared by:

Sergeant TJ Smith

East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station

5019 E. Third Street,

East Los Angeles, Ca. 90022

(323) 264-4151

Email: t1smith@lasd.org

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