February 10, 2005 Update

There were eight (8) arrests of individuals for Intoxication related driving offenses. Seven (7) were for Operating while Intoxicated by alcohol and one of those had open alcohol in the vehicle. One arrest was for operating under the influence of prescription drugs.

Do Not Drink and Drive!

Everyone hears that the legal limit for intoxication is .08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, however this is just one of the laws. Unlawful blood alcohol level is a separate charge from Operating While Intoxicated. This does not mean that your ability to drive cannot be impaired with a lower level of alcohol. It means that even if you arent visibly impaired, you are still considered drunk by law if your blood alcohol level is .08.

Under the zero tolerance law, anyone under 21 years old operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02 is considered legally drunk. If you are over 21 and operating a commercial vehicle the BAC limit is .04%.

If your ability to drive is affected by any amount of alcohol that you drink, then you can be charged with Operate while Intoxicated.

Do Not Take Druge Legal or Illegal and Drive!

There is no set limit to the amount of illegal drugs in your system that states you are impaired. The mere presence of any illegal drugs will lead to an arrest for operating with the presence of drugs, (OWPD).

Prescription drugs can be as dangerous as any other substance. Carefully follow all drug-warning labels and adjust your ingestion times to coincide with your commute.

We all share the public roadways; your actions will affect the well being of others as well as yourself. Be responsible and insist that others be responsible. Our lives depend on it!