Being arrested for DWI is an expensive risk to take.
Fines can exceed well over $5000,00 in Legal fees and court costs. Jail sentence can amount up to eighteen months. Driver's license revocation from 90 days up to ten years and that is time lost from work and financial hardship for your family A DWI arrest has a negative Impact on future employment prospects After you have complied to all the consequences of the arrest you may face more financial losses, which are:
License reinstatement fees, and your auto insurance rates will increase up to $1,000.00 more than usual if you were convicted for DWI.


What makes DWI A CRIME?

Alcohol reduces safe-driving abilities therefore endangering the public and yourself as well.
The chart below can give you an idea of how serious DWI has become nationwide.

Statistics on DWI
Santa Fe
New Mexico
United States
Year 2006
DEATHS
INJURIES
PEOPLE IN CRASHES
DWI ARRESTS
COST (general)
COST (per person)
15
209
684
1490
$101,128,000
$718
194
2022
6264
18,369
$920,501,000
$477
17,000
300,000
not available
1,3000,000
$120,000,000,000
$400



$100 billion / yr

Most of us have no intention or desire to commit a crime and does not know how much is
too much to drink when you are out having a good time.
The images below will help you understand alcohol intake.

What is A DRINK?




The Chart below indicates Crash Risks vs Number of Drinks (Average effects on a 150 lbs male)

DRINKS
1 drink
2 drinks
3 drinks
4 drinks
5 drinks
6 drinks
7 drinks
8 drinks
BAC
.02
.04
.06
.08
.10
.12
.14
.16
CRASH RISK / Sober
2
4
8
16
32
64
132
256

Young Adults are 4 - 10 times over represented in deaths, injuries and crashes.

Warnings of the dangers of Drinking and Driving are everywhere, you hear it in the news, you see signs on the roads, yet it still does not register that it can happen to you. When a person is intoxicated they lose common sense, perhaps think that they are invincible, but crashes happen, and it takes a split second to end either your life or an innocent victim's life.


If you have never seen a DWI Crash, please click on this link, to view photos of drivers who made the choice to drive while intoxicated. WARNING: They are graphic! Perhaps you will then understand how senseless their deaths were for a crime that can be prevented.



View our Children's Memorials whose lives were cut short by a Drunk Driver.



Visit our Substance Abuse Prevention website, specifically designed for teens.




You do not have to Drink and Drive!
There are several options available to you.

Call Safe Ride Home 242-RIDE (7433)
Sponsored by the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council.
FREE taxi ride from any Bernalillo County bar to your Bernalillo County home.

Call Tipsy Tow 291-6600
Sponsored by the American Automobile Association.

During the Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas and New Year holidays

AAA offers FREE towing home up to a maximum of 15 miles.

Plan ahead by Choosing a Designated Driver. Arrange it with a friend or family member.
Call a Taxi (A taxi will cost less than a DWI Arrest or a DWI fatality)





If you are an Alcoholic and need Information, please Click the link below.

Resources for Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Topics: What is Alcoholism? - Links to online AA meetings - List of Phone Numbers for FREE Services.

You may also CONTACT us for help, all information received will
kept strickly confidential.





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