It is not worth it!
Chesapeake is tough on drunk drivers, and with good reason. One out of every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash during their lives. Alcohol-related injuries occur about every two minutes, and fatalities occur every 32 minutes, on average. That is why it's important to know the facts about driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and to avoid this behavior entirely.
If you've never had a DUI, you might not realize that it's not a traffic violation―it's a criminal offense. You'll be handcuffed, carted off to the police station, and required to go to court.
As an adult, you are responsible for your actions. You can either do the smart thing and take a cab home or have a designated driver take you home and arrive safely without endangering yourself and others, or you can take a free ride on a police vehicle that will take you to jail. Taking a cab or pitching in for gas for someone to take you home will be a lot cheaper than the consecuences you will pay if arrested. It is your choice.
Protect Others
Protect Others
•Volunteer to be a designated driver.
•Never condone or approve of excessive alcohol consumption. Intoxicated behavior is potentially dangerous and never amusing.
•Don't ever let your friends drive drunk. Take their keys, have them stay the night, have them ride home with someone else, call a cab, or do whatever else is necessary - but don't let them drive!
Penalties
Once you are convicted, you'll endure another round of consequences―more serious ones. The first time you are convicted of DUI, there is a mandatory fine of at least $250. Your driver's license will be revoked for one year.
Prevention
There are a number of things you can do to reduce your chances of getting a DUI. If you plan to drink when you leave home, have an alternative way home sorted out in advance (a taxi or sober driver, for example). Program a taxi company's phone number into your cell phone.
