Law enforcement throughout the state will be working special DUI and seat belt enforcement details throughout the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 22, 2017
Law enforcement throughout the state will be working special DUI and seat belt enforcement details throughout the Thanksgiving holiday.
In Wyoming, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. If you kill someone while under the influence, you could be charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Driving while intoxicated means putting yourself and other lives at risk of harm. A DUI arrest means going to jail, losing your license, and paying steep financial costs.
Here are some recommendations for safe alternatives to drinking and driving.
• Plan a safe way home before any festivities or gatherings that involve alcohol.
• Designate a sober driver or call for a ride, taxi or rideshare.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact law enforcement by calling the Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately (REDDI) hotline number at 1-800-442-9090 to report suspected drunk drivers. Callers should be prepared to provide the dispatcher with a description of the vehicle, its location, and direction of travel.
• If you know people who are about to drive or ride after drinking, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.
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