Don't Let Independence Day Ruin Your Independence
Independence Day can be fun day to drink and party. However, you must be aware in Orlando, and elsewhere in the State of Florida it is illegal to drive impaired. Yes, you can be arrested for DUI on July 4 th even if you're not drunk but just impaired by drugs or alcohol. If you live here in Orlando, Winter Park, Windermere, Longwood, Kissimmee, Celebration, Baldwin Park, Avalon Park, or any other Central Florida community you need to aware that the police usually step up their DUI enforcement during the July 4 th holiday. Law enforcement agencies such as Orlando Police Department, Orange County Sheriff's Office, Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Winter Park police department, Winter Springs police department, Kissimmee police department, and Florida Highway Patrol may step up their drunk driving arrest policy through road blocks, traffic stops, and accident investigations.
If you get pulled over or stopped for suspected drunk or impaired driving you may be asked to do the following:
- Retrieve your driver's license and insurance documents
- Exit your car or truck
- Perform field sobriety tests
- Take a urine or breath test
- Submit to questioning by law enforcement about how much you've had to drink or the drugs you may have taken.
- Ultimately, you may be asked to place your hands behind your back.
Being arrested for drunk driving or DUI on July 4 th or Independence Day can be an awful experience. Our lawyers are available day or night for a free consultation to advise you on your legal rights.
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