Drunk Driving Accidents in Georgia: Statistics and Prevention

Drunk driving is a major problem in Georgia, with over 1,000 fatalities each year. Learn about the consequences of a DUI and how to prevent drunk driving accidents. For more posts, select here. Review our services when you need to register for a class.

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Drunk driving is a serious problem in Georgia, with over 1,000 fatalities on the state's roads each year. If you've been drinking, it's never worth the risk to get behind the wheel. In this article, we'll delve into the statistics on drunk driving accidents in Georgia, the consequences of a DUI, and how you can prevent these tragedies from occurring.

The Statistics on Drunk Driving in Georgia

According to the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety, there were 1,664 DUI fatalities in Georgia in 2022. In addition to these tragic deaths, there were also over 25,000 DUI arrests in the state in the same year. These statistics show that drunk driving is a major problem in Georgia and one that needs to be addressed. So tragic. If we assume all states at least have 1,000 DUI fatalities per year, that's 50,000 per year with 1,250,000 arrests. Even more tragic are the lives lost by being hit by a drunk driver. Not one life is worth being taken away because of a poor decision made by someone knowingly getting behind the wheel intoxicated.

The Consequences of a DUI

If you're convicted of a DUI in Georgia, you'll face a range of consequences. These can include fines, jail time, and the loss of your driver's license. In addition to the legal consequences, a DUI can also have a significant impact on your personal and professional life. It can affect your ability to find employment and can damage your reputation.

A poor investment is anything that doesn't generate a positive return on that investment. Can you imagine giving the government $10,000 to $20,000 for free out of the kindness of your heart? In addition to the taxes you already pay? Neither can we, however, this can be the range that an offender may pay as a result of being convicted.

Collectively, this is how your funds may be taken and distributed during the entire process:

  • Jail System
  • Medical Services
  • Police Officer
  • Attorney
  • Probationary Office
  • Probation Officer
  • Community Service
  • DUI Educational Service
  • Clinical Evaluation
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Victims
  • Victim's Family

Who doesn't enjoy a good time? We all do, however, this isn't it. Paying a little bit of money to get home safely and paying a little more the next day to retrieve your vehicle is undeniably a wiser decision.

Preventing Drunk Driving Accidents

To prevent drunk driving accidents in Georgia and every state, it's important to make responsible choices. If you plan on consuming alcohol, arrange for a designated driver or use a ride-sharing service to get home safely. Never allow someone who has been drinking to get behind the wheel, and speak out if you see someone who is intoxicated attempting to drive. By making the right choices, we can all work together to keep Georgia's roads safe.

Loving Parents Listen Up

All loving parents should require of their child to take a Defensive Driving course after getting their driver's license. Once they become of legal age to purchase libations, please impress upon them to accept your gift of a DUI course. It can drastically change their decision making for the better and avoid a hellish incident that could result in a fatal outcome.

Ask yourself how much is your child's life worth to you? More than $500? More than $1,000? There is no amount because like you, your child is priceless. Now they won't like your decision on this, but they will be thankful when it's done. When these disasters strike, the legal system can easily cost $10,000 to $20,000 to resolve. Not including the inconvenience of mandatory community service. You don't have to use WRR's top tier educational services, but we highly recommend you contact a school that's convenient for you.

Conclusion

With most state-certified schools offering online classes as we do, there are zero excuses. Regardless of a driver's age, these courses are greatly beneficial to all drivers. Prevention is the best solution and it is our responsibility to inspire you to take action for the greater good. Share this with those that you care about and have an interesting day.