“I’m fine to drive.” This is a statement spoken countless times by drivers who shouldn’t have been behind the wheel. So what does it matter if you’ve had a little to drink? Besides putting yourself and others in danger, the negative consequences can be community service, expensive fines, license suspension, and jail time.
Law enforcement officials in Atlanta have been cracking down on those driving under the influence in recent years to keep our roads safe. DUI offenders face the possibility of jail time after only the first offense and mandatory jail time for a second or third.
Below are the minimum jail sentences for driving under the influence in Georgia:
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- Possible jail time up to one year
Second offense
- Minimum 48 hours in jail
Third offense
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- Minimum 15 days jail time
Keep in mind that the penalties above are minimum sentences. Time behind bars could be much longer depending on the driver’s blood alcohol content or if the DUI led to a car accident with damages or injuries.
Consider the consequences, Atlanta. It may make you think twice about saying, “I’m fine to drive.”