Drunk Driving Myths and Realities

Last updated 5 months ago

For as long as have been cars and alcohol, there has been drinking and driving—and those who drink and drive have constantly sought to legitimize their behavior with a slew of myths. Here are a few common drunk driving myths, debunked:

There Are Ways to Sober Up Quickly

Thousands of people have tried coffee, food, exercise, breath mints, and numerous other novel ways to conceal the fact that they’ve been drinking. However, the only cure for drunkenness is time.

You Can Only Get Arrested If Your BAC Is .08% or Higher

An important part of DUI/DWI law is the actual quality of your driving. Whether your BAC (blood alcohol content) is .06% or .10%, an officer will arrest you if you are driving recklessly. If the prosecution can prove that your alcohol consumption contributed to your reckless driving, you may be convicted.

Field Sobriety Tests Are Accurate

Most people believe that an officer can tell that you’ve been drinking immediately after a field sobriety test. In fact, a study has shown that field sobriety tests are only 68% accurate. Also, most people don’t realize that field sobriety tests are completely optional.

Honesty Is the Best Policy

Though honesty is a wonderful trait most of the time, it will not help you during a DUI stop. In fact, you should always give a vague answer when asked “have you been drinking tonight?” You are not required to answer the officer’s questions and doing so may only increase your chances of conviction.

If you have any more questions related to DUIs, contact us at Law Offices of Christopher Millea in Rhode Island. Christopher Millea can address any of your concerns and represent you if you are arrested on DUI charges. Call our practice today at (401) 453-4000 to learn more about what we can do for you.

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