As high school students are getting ready for their senior prom, parents and school administrators are worried about underage drinking and drunk driving. In order to teach students about the dangers of drunk driving, McClintock High School in the Tempe area of Arizona has taken on a new and creative approach to educating students.
Last week, students at McClintock High School in the Tempe area were able to learn about the consequences of driving under the influence and the dangers of drunk driving, through a mock DUI crash. ABC News reports that high school students from the Tempe area watched as local firefighters and police officers treated actors who were pretending to be in a dramatic collision. Similar presentations will be done at other high schools around the Valley before prom.
In addition to the simulated crash, students heard from local guest speakers. One such speaker was Sam Risha, the father of a McClintock High School graduate who was killed by a drunk driver in 2008. He told ABC News, "I'm not a part of the mock crash. I'm actually a real person. I lost my baby and I don't want them to lose their lives for no reason."
Not only is drunk driving incredibly dangerous, but people under the age of 21 are more likely to face a DUI charge when they're caught drinking because of the state's "zero tolerance" policy. FindLaw states that the zero tolerance policy penalizes drivers under the age of 21 who have a blood-alcohol level above 0.0 rather than .08. For this reason, it could be difficult for an Arizona DUI attorney to defend underage drinkers.
If you have specific questions regarding underage drinking, it may be wise to consult an Arizona DUI attorney.
Related Resources:
- Arizona DUI Law (FindLaw)
- What Kind Of Penalty am I Likely To Get For Drunk Driving? (FindLaw)
- Find a Phoenix DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
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