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| Never a sight you want to see. Getting pulled over by the police while on vacation. |
Why it is important to speak with a Phoenix DUI Lawyer if pulled over on Vacation
Vacation is supposed to be a great time when you get to
relax and enjoy yourself. Part of enjoying yourself may include dining out and
having drinks, whether over dinner, in a bar, among friends or even on the lake.
But when cocktails are part of your travel plans, you should consider that
local laws can be much different from the laws of your home state.
Arizona is one of the best states in the country for driving
conditions. But it also has some of the strictest DUI laws in the United States,
when it comes to driving under the influence. These laws are frequently used
over holidays such as New Year’s Eve, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor
Day. Because these are days when most Americans get behind the wheel after having alcohol.
In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, three people are killed in the United States due to
a drunk driving accident every two hours, regardless of day of the week or time
of year. Such accidents can
be catastrophic for all involved, leading to serious injuries and property
damage, when fatalities do not occur.
You may think while you are on vacation in Arizona, dui laws
will be gentler on you because you are a “tourist.” But that is simply not the
case. There is no flexibility for drinking and driving in the state, even for
visitors enjoying their time off from work and home life. Tourists can still be
charged with DUI and will still have to handle their court matters. If you
decide to drive after having some alcoholic beverages, you must be prepared to
suffer the consequences of that decision.
