Impaired and drunk driving is not limited to just the nighttime hours. People get behind the week at all times of the day and night after consuming too much alcohol or being impaired from drugs. Unfortunately, these people make driving on Ottawa roads that much more risky and can lead to accidents causing property damage and personal injuries.
If you notice another motorists driving in an erratic manner you should:
By practicing the above habits whenever you notice people driving erratically on the roads, you reduce the risk of being involved in an accident and being injured.
The best course of action, if you intend to consume alcoholic beverages, is to not drive. You can rely upon public transport, taxi services, limo/car services, or a designated driver. The consequences of being charged and found guilty of an impaired driving offence has serious impacts on you, your loved ones, and your future including, but not limited to:
Most people do not think about the long term consequences drinking and driving can have and if more did, there would be fewer cases of impaired driving offences.
However, if you or a loved one is charged for an impaired driving offence, you need to find out your legal rights and what options you have available. The best way to do this is to contact an experienced DUI and impaired driving lawyer in Ottawa, like Celine Dostaler at Impaired Law Desk.
There are various ways to defend against the charges in order to obtain the best possible outcomes, as long as you have legal representation from a skilled Ottawa criminal defence lawyer working in your best interests.
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