Driving Drunk Can Kill Your Buzz and Your
Wallet
Everyone knows that driving drunk can
cost you your life and your license. But did you ever
stop to think about the cost to your wallet for a first
time offense? Criminal lawyers and Tampa car accident
law firms know the costs and they’re pretty sobering:
Here’s a breakdown of the costs of being
caught driving drunk…remember, this is for first time
offenders. The costs go up significantly for second
time offenders, including the potential for prison time.
Fine..........................................................$390
Penalty Assessment.................................$666
State Restitution Fund..............................$100
Alcohol-Abuse Education Fund..................$50
Blood or Breath-Testing Fee.....................$37
Jail Cite-and-Release Fee ........................$10
Driving/Alcohol-Awareness School............$375 [16x
weeks minimum]
License Reissue Fee.................................$100
Attorney Fees (average)..........................$2500
Auto Insurance Increase..........................$3,600
- $6,600
.................................................................[The
Auto Club estimates $2200 a year for 3 years]
TOTAL COST: $7,828 - $10,828
Now any Tampa car
accident lawyer will be quick to point out that
these costs don't include injuries to yourself and/or
others, medical bills, lost pay, vehicle damage or additional
penalties for causing a crash. So the next time you
‘re weighing the choice between spending money on a
taxi or driving home drunk, remember how much it’ll
cost you if you make the wrong choice.
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