Did you know that August 5 is International Beer Day? Yesterday people around the world, including many Arizonians, celebrated and honored beer culture by drinking their favorite pints of brew.
ABC News reports that International Beer Day first came about in 2007 by a few people that hail from Santa Cruz, CA that simply just wanted to celebrate beer and the people that provide it. Carly's Bistro in Phoenix and Dos Gringos in Scottsdale were just a couple bars in the Valley that carried out celebrations of beer yesterday, as stated at http://internationalbeerday.com/.
Since International Beer Day fell on a Thursday this year, the beer celebrations might carry out into the weekend. And while the various beer festivities might be a good excuse to get out of the house and party, it's still important to be aware of the state's laws involving excessive alcohol consumption, including Arizona's drunk driving laws.
When pounding mugs of beer at a local brewery, it's a good idea to designate a sober driver. Otherwise, call a taxi or take public transportation home. Even a first-time DUI conviction can cost a driver over $10,000 in fines, penalties, restitution, ignition interlock installation and maintenance, legal fees and increased insurance costs. The state of Arizona has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country, so it's also important to be aware of your legal rights when getting pulled over and when you become a DUI suspect. To learn more about driving under the influence laws and the legal protections of drivers, contact an Arizona DUI attorney in your area.
Related Resources:
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Arizona DUI Law (FindLaw)
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Locate a Phoenix DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
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Drunk Driving: Elements of the Offense (FindLaw)
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