Christmas time is here and a lot of people are in for the festivities of the occasion.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages is very high in this time of the season and it is an accepted practice among Pinoys to drink. However, most people tend to forget their responsibilities when drinking and should remember that it should moderation and in social function. Saving themselves from being drunk crazy and into troubles or embarrassment on this times.
I have seen hapless people getting into accidents or being caught for Driving Under Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on major highways and road. I too got into the drinking festivities with some heavy drinking buddies and got home in one piece and my car intact on the momentous Christmas Party and Barbeque with boys in the company three years ago. I swear to myself that I will not take my car if I am going into this drinking spree and would rather ride a taxi or a bus instead or stay for the night in a friend's house just to be safe.
Six months ago, President Benigno S. Aquino, III. signed into law the Republic Act 10586 also known as the “Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013″ in order to lessen the frequent accidents happening on the road in Metro Manila and elsewhere in the country during night time. Road accidents happen when a person if under influence or intoxicated with alcohol or drugs that leads to death, injuries and even damage to properties.
In TopGear Philippines article, there are 79% - Road crash fatalities caused by driver error and 132,089 - Violators of the Seatbelt Use Act meaning there is no specific statistics on drunk drivers or drivers under influence of substances are involved in the 2012 report as reported by.
Come to think of it stiffer penalties are given to drunk drivers involved if proven guilty with the least at PhP 20,000 with three (3) months imprisonment to twelve (12) months imprisonment with PhP 500,000 and perpetual revocation of one's driver's license. Just remember, that getting into trouble or being silly is a source of embarrassment for being plain stupid.
Remember to drink responsibly, drive safely or don't drive at all for your safety. Your loved ones are still waiting for you at home this season.
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Silent Operator Dan, is 30 something heterosexual male. A part-time blogger, adult scene observer / patron and a frustated writer of some sort although he was a former editor-in-chief of his college newspaper. He currently resides somewhere out of the realm of the city limits and dabbles in high finance and business. You can catch him at http://theconfessionsofayoungman.blogspot.com. Follow him on Twitter or Facebook.
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