Memorial Day Weekend DUIs

During Memorial Day weekend, 61 drivers in Oregon were ticketed for driving under the influence. Now that summer is approaching, consumption of alcohol during vacation is more of a concern. The most dangerous consequence that comes with drinking is the risk of driving under the influence. It’s never safe to operate a car under the influence of any alcohol. However, it is legal to drive under a blood alcohol concentration level of .08 in Oregon. BAC depends on a number of factors including gender, weight and even how much food was consumed before drinking. It’s not the same for everyone, and it’s important to know your personal limits. In a social drinking situation, play it safe by designating a sober driver. Even if it’s legal, it’s never smart to let a friend who’s under the influence operate a car. Out of the three deaths that occurred due to drunk driving over Memorial Day weekend, with one being a Eugene man riding a bicycle. Therefore, be especially careful riding a bike at night and do everything you can to make sure drivers can see you.