Men’s Health Magazine released it’s listings of the top 100 drunkest cities in America. Many factors were considered, including accidents attributable to alcohol consumption, the number of DUI arrests, and the number of deaths attributable to alcoholic liver disease.
Two of the top 5 positions, including the #1 drunkest city of America, were in California. The top 5 are, as follows:
- Fresno, CA
- Reno, NV
- Billings, MT
- Riverside, CA
- Austin, TX
The city that came in as the least drunk city in America was Boston, Massachusetts. Seattle was not among the top five drunkest cities in America. But Seattle DUI arrests continue to be on the rise as enforcements of Washington’s drunk driving laws remain a high priority.
If you are arrested AND convicted of DUI here in Seattle, or elsewhere in Washington State, you will face harsh mandatory penalties that include going to jail, losing your license, having an ignition interlock device placed into your vehicle, and attending alcohol treatment if your assessment deems it warranted.
The best way to avoid a Seattle DUI arrest is simply to never drive after you have consumed any alcohol at all. A taxi cab fare may seem expensive at the time. Compared, however, with the costs of fighting a Washington Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants charge, it’s a real bargain. Think about it the next time you are tempted to drive after having consumed liquor or beer.