Hooray for Independence Day! Many celebrations will commence this weekend, continuing through Wed, July 4 and likely into next weekend too! There will be many drivers on the road and droves of folks out enjoying their Independence Day festivities. Please take the necessary steps to keep yourself and those around you safe. Heavy traffic and anxious drivers …
St Patrick’s Day often involves leprechauns, shamrocks, good luck, and wearing shades of green. With this holiday comes fun and festive celebrations, which unfortunately bring some of the highest rates of drunk driving. Many St. Paddy’s Day festivities will occur today and throughout the weekend. During this period, extra law enforcement will be out in …
Happy New Year! It is time to put 2017 behind us and celebrate the start of a new year! We hope you enjoy your New Year’s Eve festivities, and we urge you to take the steps necessary to ring in 2018 DUI-free. Remember that a DUI is more than just a party foul. Safety is …
If you experience the often traumatizing and upsetting event of being charged with a DUI in Washington State, your focus will likely turn to concern about criminal penalties. You will find yourself thinking about jail time, fines, and other potential consequences. Most people do not realize that there are actually two parts to your DUI …
Today we honor and give thanks to those who have served our country and who have died doing so. With gratitude, we remember all who have served. Memorial Day weekend also symbolically kicks off summer festivities. You may be returning home from your celebration today or setting out for a day in the sun. Either …
It’s that time of year again! The weather is heating up and Washingtonians are ready to get out on the water. This week, the Seattle Times reminds us that police patrols are ready to be on the look-out for intoxicated boaters. The article describes an increased, targeted effort by law enforcement agencies to crack down on boaters under the …
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and a good opportunity for reminders about the legal, health, and social problems that excessive drinking can contribute to. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has been sponsoring Alcohol Awareness Month since 1987 and seeks to boost public awareness about the significant impact that alcohol-related problems has …
St Patrick’s Day frequently involve leprechauns, shamrocks, good luck, and wearing shades of green. With this holiday come fun, festive celebrations, which unfortunately bring some of the highest rates of drunk driving. Many St. Paddy’s Day festivities will occur today and throughout the weekend. During this period, extra law enforcement will be out in force …
Happy New Year! It is time to put 2016 behind us and celebrate the start of a new year! We hope you enjoy your New Year’s festivities, and we urge you to take the steps necessary to ring in 2017 DUI-free. Message from Uber and SDOT Uber and Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT) are also …
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry – right? Many holiday party-goers will enjoy a glass of eggnog or a holiday martini to celebrate the season. Others are drinking due to holiday stress and pressure, or to combat the tension of family relationships. Whatever the reason for drinking may be, more people are …
Maybe you missed our post this weekend, cautioning you to plan ahead for your Halloween celebration. Maybe you had a plan, but things did not quite go as expected. Maybe you just made a mistake. We understand that mistakes are part of life, and we are strongly committed to protecting your livelihood and future from the detrimental …
Halloween is not just for the kids anymore – Adults want to get in on the fun too! Millions of adults will host or attend parties this weekend, celebrating the spooky, ghostly spirit of Halloween. Many of these festivities will include alcohol, with party-goers enjoying booze with their boos! If alcohol is part of your celebration, we …
