The violence caused by these drunk drivers must stop. If you are arrested for impaired driving in this state, you will lose your driver's license on the spot. If convicted, that license could be revoked for one year. In addition, car insurance rates could balloon 400 percent for the next three years. Drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes often kill others who haven't had a drop to drink.
Victims are family members, beloved friends and innocent children.
Anyone who sees a drunk driver on the road should immediately call the N.C. Highway Patrol. Vital information to mention includes the vehicle description, license plate number, make and model of the car and the location and direction in which the car is traveling. Don't get behind the wheel even if you've had just one drink. Commissioner Long makes good sense. Let's all listen to him and drive responsibly.