Special to 1808Delaware
The Westerville Division of Police and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are reminding residents to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different- Drive High, Get a DUI.” The national campaigns center around educating the public about the risks and severe consequences of driving while impaired.
According to the NHTSA, even one alcoholic beverage can impair reasoning and muscle coordination. That means just one drink can impair your ability to safely drive.
| BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) | EFFECT ON DRIVING |
| .02 | Visual function declines as does ability to perform two tasks at once. |
| .05 | Reduces coordination, as well as the ability to steer, track moving objects and think quickly. |
| .08 | Impaired concentration and perception. Short-term memory, information processing and speed control also suffer. |
| .10 | The ability to brake and stay within a lane becomes impaired. |
| .15 | Impairs visual and auditory processing. Substantially impacts ability to control a vehicle and may attention to driving. |
Remember to always arrange for a sober ride home. If you do become impaired, consider utilizing an on-demand ride service. Report impaired and unsafe driving to 9-1-1, for the safety of all.
