Los Angeles Cops Target Drunk Drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas were out in full force on Super Bowl Sunday, hoping to find drunk drivers, according to The San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
In Los Angeles County’s 88 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas, there were dozens of patrols and checkpoints targeting drunk drivers on Super Bowl Sunday. As well as finding intoxicated drivers, checkpoints are a good way to find unlicensed or other illegal drivers. Roving patrols were also activated in several areas throughout the county.
In California, anyone with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher is considered to be intoxicated. A man who weighs 160 pounds can have a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher by drinking three beers in about an hour.
Law enforcement officials recommend that if anyone is planning on drinking at an event such as a Super Bowl party, they should plan ahead to have a designated sober driver. If you host a party, Super Bowl or otherwise, at which alcohol is served, there are some measures you can take to reduce the chances of a guest driving while drunk after the party. Make sure to provide plenty of food and non-alcoholic drinks. Have several options for other driving arrangements lined up, such as a designated driver and some taxi numbers. If a guest appears to be drunk, don’t let them drive.
A California DUI can be devastating. It can hurt a person’s family, career, finances, and future. If you have been charged with drunk driving in Los Angeles County, contact the Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf. Skilled criminal defense lawyer Lawrence Wolf has over 40 years of experience in criminal defense. Call today for a free consultation at (310) 277-1707 today.
