West Palm Beach DUI Attorneys
Vehicle Safety Improvements
The years have seen many improvements in vehicle safety. This has done a great job in reducing fatalities.
Do not let anything on this page make you think that we in any way condone drinking and driving. Far from it. But we thought that we'd salute the advancements made over the years and the impact they've had. As West Palm Beach DUI attorneys, we are uniquely positioned to know the benefits of this improvement in technology.
Over the years there have been some major technological advancements:
Seat Belts: The advent of the age of seatbelts raised major controversy along with saving lives. It's hard to now imagine a world without them, but the simple ability to hold people in their seats not only saved lives but made the possibility for the devices that came in the future. After all, how can you prepare the technology if you don't know where someone is sitting. The controversy? How do you get someone to wear a seatbelt without making it against the law to not do so? Is it a violation of someone's rights to simply require that they wear them? Without getting into the details of the battle, suffice to say that the proponents of seat belts won this one.
Shatter-proof Glass: Windshields had great improvement when they were made shatter proof. During accidents glass shards used to cause major bodily damage and blood loss.
Anti-Lock Brakes: The reduction of skidding when slamming on the brakes results in quicker and more controlled stopping power.
Air Bags: The abilty to reduce injury from concussive force through this addition has saved many lives. Further refinements have been made to reduce injuries to infants and others that are non-standard sizes.
Crumple Zones: Vehicles have been restructured to shape damage and move the forces away from the passenger compartment.
Tires: Blowouts used to be a major cause of highway fatalities. This has been greatly reduced by having better tires. The tires don't blow out nearly as often and are more controlled when they do.
But nothing enhances your safety like being in control of your vehicle to begin with. This means that you should never drink and drive. Driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics can lead to disastrous results. And even if you do not cause bodily harm or injury to yourself or others, you might find yourself in need of legal counsel. After all, it is illegal to drive under the influence. If charged with a crime, you should contact a West Palm Beach DUI attorney to ensure that your rights are protected.
Whether you are charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, you are better served through contacting a West Palm Beach DUI attorney that understands the issues involved and the players in your case. Florida lawyers know the law and how it can impact your case. Contact our offices and let us consult on your case.
