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When it comes to not drinking and driving, actually doing this can be easier said than done in many cases. There are a lot of things that can come in to play that can lead to an arrest for drinking and driving that may fit into a gray area. Then, there may be times when bad planning or bad judgement can lead you to make the bad call to get behind the wheel when you have been drinking. The information here is going to offer you some very helpful tips that you want to keep in mind if you are going to be somewhere where drinking will be taking place. Following some of this information can really help you.

Know the laws regarding drinking and driving

It is very important for you to have a clear understanding of exactly what is considered 'drinking and driving' in your state. For example, in some states, you can be arrested for drinking and driving if you are behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition, even if the car motor isn't running and the car is parked. This means if you know you have had too much to drink, so you call a friend to come and pick you up, but you decide to sit parked in your car and you put the keys in the ignition and turn the car to auxiliary to listen to music, then you can technically be arrested for drunk driving, even though you weren't driving and had no intention of driving. This is one very good example of why you need to learn the laws for your state.

Have a designated driver and contingency plans

If you know you are going out drinking, then have someone be the designated driver. However, have a backup plan. Your designated driver may decide to leave early and can't find you to tell you they are leaving. Your designated driver may also forget they aren't supposed to drink and end up drinking. They may run into an old friend and leave to catch up on old times. Too many things can happen that can leave you without a designated driver at the last minute. It's always good to have a contingency plan in place in case something like the examples above does happen. Your contingency plan can include having the number of a cab company with you and making sure you have cab fare. Or, you can let someone know that you may be calling them should something happen with your designated driver, so they will make themselves available to you.

Know what to do if you are arrested

If you do end up getting arrested for drinking and driving, then you want to remain calm and don't give the police a hard time. As soon as you are allowed a phone call, call someone who can come and bail you out if you have bail, or who can come and get you if you are going to be released. As soon as you can, you also want to get in contact with a lawyer, such as Barry W Engle PC, who will help you with your case from the start. A good lawyer can really help you with your case, so you end up getting a much better deal than you would have received doing things on your own.