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Though recent studies have demonstrated a decline in drunk driving rates, it’s important to keep in mind that these numbers don’t provide a full account of each case involving someone being charged with DUI in Sandy Springs or anywhere else throughout the U.S. Individual cases vary significantly in how courts and insurers treat those charged with drunk driving offenses.
Although it remains unclear if Uber ridesharing has had an effect on DUI rates across major U.S. cities, a recent study shows a dramatic reduction in DUI-DWI arrests across all major American cities where ridesharing services exist. While its findings mirror similar analyses performed previously where ridesharing options existed; other variables may have had an influence on results that have yet to be fully quantified in other studies conducted elsewhere.
One of the primary factors leading to DUI arrests in Georgia is having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level above the legal limit – for those aged 21 or over this limit is set at 0.08% while for drivers under 21, it stands at 0.02%. Furthermore, all drivers must submit to chemical testing if suspected of alcohol impairment.
Persons charged with DUI face serious consequences, such as jail time, license suspension, community service hours and mandatory alcohol education or treatment programs. A DUI conviction can also significantly raise their insurance rate or make coverage hard to come by altogether; anyone charged should consult with a Sandy Springs DUI attorney immediately for legal representation.
