The hardpartying associated with the St. Patrick's Day holiday comes withconsequences — namely more drunk drivers on the road.(Photo: Shutterstock)
St. Patrick's Day has evolved from a day for Irish-Americans tocelebrate their heritage to a day for all Americans to revel. Butthe hard partying associated with the holiday comes withconsequences — namely more drunk drivers on the road.Every year, law enforcement agencies across the country set updrunk driving checkpoints to catch peopledriving under the influence during St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Driving drunk is dangerous for drivers and for others on theroad. For those who face DUI convictions, drunken driving can be ahuge financial burden. In addition to a fine, potential jail timeand loss of income, those convicted of DUI face other costs such aslawyer's fees and alcohol education classes.
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