Law Enforcement usually steps up its game when it comes to identifying and arresting drunk drivers during key times of the year when drinking alcohol is prevalent. Super Bowl weekend is one of those times when, if you are out on the road, especially after the big game, you should expect to see police officers everywhere.
For this reason, having a plan in place if you are preparing to celebrate the game can save you from suffering the consequences of a DUI arrest and conviction. Your plan could include having a designated driver or using a rideshare service.
However, life always has twists and turns that we don’t necessarily expect. If you plan on attending a Super Bowl party and not consuming alcohol, but after a while, you have a drink or two, you may not have prepared for this scenario. This is because you didn’t initially intend to drink.
Simply because you did not think you were going to have a drink, but then at the party change your mind and have a bit of alcohol doesn’t make you a bad person. Circumstances can always change. Still, if you get behind the wheel you could be pulled over and, potentially, arrested for DUI.
How common are arrests made for DUI after the Super Bowl? That is a good question, and certainly, the chances of it happening during Super Bowl weekend are higher than other weekends that do not have notable events taking place which typically involve drinking alcohol.
If you find yourself in a position where a cop suspects you may be intoxicated and ends up arresting you, it is imperative not to wait to protect yourself from the adverse consequences of a conviction. You can arm yourself with the assistance of the experienced and resourceful Chicago DUI attorneys at Glasgow & Olsson.
Drunk Driving and the Super Bowl
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that millions of people across the country drive while impaired. Approximately one million arrests are made each year as a result of intoxicated driving. This information shows that drunk driving is something that is quite widespread in the USA.
Concerning the Super Bowl, data consistently shows an increase in car accidents on Sunday night after the Super Bowl. The numbers of car accidents on Super Bowl Sunday night are much higher than on a typical Sunday night. The same is true for arrests. There is a spike in alcohol-related arrests on Super Bowl Sunday that is considerably more than on other Sundays during the year. As a result, it can be concluded that arrests after the Super Bowl are quite common.
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Thomas Glasgow has lectured statewide on DUI practice and law for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education. He is recognized as an authority in this area of law, and in addition to lecturing, he also writes for the statewide DUI manual.
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