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Drunk Driving Affects More than 50 Percent of Americans
Drunk
driving is an epidemic. A recent poll conducted by online
automotive company Autobytel (as part of its "Take
the Pledge to Slow Down" safe driving campaign)
suggests that drunk driving-related crashes and DUI
infractions may merely represent the tip of the iceberg
in a nation that drives everywhere including to and
from the bar.
Fifty-six
percent of those polled by Autobytel admitted that they've
driven after having too much to drink, while 62 percent report
that they or someone they know has received a ticket/citation
for drunk driving. An alarming 52 percent said they personally
know someone who was either injured or killed by a drunk
driver, while an additional 9 percent of drivers know someone who was
involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver without
sustaining injury.
Education/awareness
may be part of the problem, with 66% of respondents
unaware of the exact penalties for first-time drunk
driving violations in their states, and 28 percent unaware
of what the legal blood alcohol content limit is. Despite
this lack of awareness and the widespread participation
in drunk driving among survey-takers most advocate stiffer
drunk driving fines/penalties: 64% of respondents said
that current penalties are generally too lenient with
only nine percent arguing that they're too severe.
With
millions of website visitors each month, Autobytel offers
a unique perspective on nationwide driving and auto
consumer trends. The company's "Take the Pledge
to Slow Down" campaign encourages drivers to make
a personal, signed commitment to drive responsibly.
To "Take the Pledge to Slow Down" online,
log onto Autobytel.com and click on the "Take the
Pledge" button.
About
Autobytel
Autobytel Inc., a leading Internet automotive marketing
services company, helps retailers sell cars and manufacturers
build brands through marketing, advertising, data and
CRM products and programs. It's estimated that every
7.4 seconds* an American car shopper requests a vehicle
through Autobytel, which owns and operates the automotive
websites-Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com, Carsmart.com, Car.com,
AutoSite.com, Autoahorros.com, and CarTV.com. This automotive
research and buying network reaches millions of car
shoppers each month as they make their vehicle buying
decisions, generating billions of dollars in sales for
dealers. |
