Avoid the California 25

DUI / DWI arrests in California exceed the number of drunk driving cases in any other state. DUI / DWI enforcement is performed more enthusiastically in CA than in any other place, and the result is that there are more drunk driving arrests. Although it is not illegal to drink and drive in any state (yet), California leads the way in drinking and driving arrests.

An example of the type of drinking and driving enforcement that is unique to California is the "Avoid the 25" program. The Avoid the 25 declares its purpose to be to have various law enforcement agencies work as a team towards a common goal of reducing the number of drivers who get away with driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or while drowsy.

While the "Avoid the 25" plan will be targeting motorists in San Bernardino California, the concept will certainly find its way elsewhere. The mission will be accomplished through San Bernardino County law enforcement agencies, media, and community coalitions working together to educate the public about the dangers of drinking and driving, encouraging people who drink to use designated drivers, and ensuring the enthusiastic arrest and prosecution of suspected offenders, whether they stand accused of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI / DWI), driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs(whether legal or illegal, prescribed or not), or driving while drowsy.

Avoid the 25 is an anti-drunk driving enforcement and educational campaign that, if it successfully increases the number of those arrested for drinking and driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in California, is likely coming to an area near you. This program is conducted with the cooperation of 25 San Bernardino County law enforcement agencies, and includes law enforcement, public education and advertising to help increase the number of those arrested for drunk driving, DUI, and driving under the influence of drugs.

If you or someone you care about is caught up in the increased law enforcement of the Avoid the 25 Program, or a similar DUI / DWI arrest, it is vital to contact a criminal defense DUI lawyer right away. It is not illegal to drink and drive in California, and a criminal defense attorney who focuses on DUI / DWI defense will know what steps to take to protect your driving privileges, and fight your drunk driving case in court.

Written by California DUI Defense Attorney Darren T. Kavinoky
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