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As the major and minor roadways of the United States continue to become overcrowded, more and more drunk driving incidents occur. One of the reasons for this is that some drivers just do not have the self-control to hand their keys to someone else after having too much to drink. Another reason for this is that some drivers just do not care for themselves or others on the roadways, which is why they continue to drive even after having some alcohol. Driving while under the influence of alcohol kills thousands of people each year on the roadways of the United States, which means that everyone is in danger of being in a DUI accident at some point during their lifetime.

Police departments all over the country setup checkpoints at various times throughout the year and at different times of the day in order to catch and arrest DUI offenders. These checkpoints can either be in plain sight or hidden, with officers striking at the right moment in an unmarked car or in a marked car. These checkpoints help to save lives of those who are driving under the influence and those who are innocent but in the wrong place at the wrong time. The more checkpoints that officer setup, the more offenders they catch, which means the rate of incidents decreases.

The most popular time of year for police officer drunk driving checkpoints is the night before the Thanksgiving holiday. The reason for this is that so many college students have returned home from school and head out to the bars to see their high school friends.

This makes the night before Thanksgiving not only one of the most heavily traveled during the year but also a major party night for people all of ages. Police officers have even been known to setup their checkpoints outside bars and restaurants that serve alcohol so they can check drivers as they walk to their vehicles or pull out of the parking lots.

If you enjoy adult beverages when out at bars and restaurants, be sure someone with you is the designated driver so you do not have to get behind the wheel. Even if you have only had one or two drinks, it might be in your best interest to avoid driving in order to keep not only yourself safe but also those around you on the roads. Driving while under the influence of alcohol can ruin not only your life but also the lives of countless other people.

Being charged with a drunk driving offense can cost you thousands of dollars in fines, possible jail time, driver license suspension, possible driver license revocation and many other penalties. It is just too risky to drive a vehicle after having even a couple of drinks because your body might respond differently to alcohol when the stomach is empty or even when it is full of food.