Despite there being incredible research and information available to the public about drunk driving, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are 30 deaths every DAY that involve drivers under the influence of alcohol. This staggering number speaks to the fact that there are people on the road who may be driving without really knowing the impact of alcohol on their abilities to operate a vehicle.
Connecticut auto accidents due to alcohol may be reduced if drivers were made more aware of the impact that their blood alcohol level may have on their abilities to operate a car safely. The NHTSA has compiled information on what happens to your body and mind at the various stages of alcohol impairment.
- .02 - reduced ability to do more than one thing at a time
- .05 - limited ability to respond to emergency driving situations, difficulty steering, limited coordination
- .08 - loss of coordination, inability to control your speed, short term memory loss
- .10 - inability to brake and stay in your lane
- .15 - loss of control of the ability to control the car in any substantial way
Under Connecticut law you are considered driving under the influence of alcohol if your blood alcohol level is .08 or higher. While that is the law, you should never operate a vehicle if you have been drinking. Always designate a driver.
If you’ve been injured in a Connecticut auto accident due to impaired driving, contact our office and one of our attorneys can review your case.
