03/07/2025
🍀 Stay Lucky This St. Patrick’s Day – Plan Ahead & Avoid OWI Trouble 🍀
St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration, but it’s also one of the biggest nights for OWI enforcement. Law enforcement may stop your vehicle for any traffic violation or reasonable suspicion, and once stopped, you may be asked to perform field sobriety tests.
🚨 Know Your Risks:
âś… A breath test result of .08 or higher (.084 with margin of error) = Loss of Iowa driving privileges
âś… Refusing the test = License suspension for twice as long as if you had taken it and failed
âś… Refusal can also be used as an inference of guilt in court
Don’t put yourself in a position where you have to make a difficult decision on the roadside or the station. Plan ahead:
✔️ Designate a driver
✔️ Use Uber, Lyft, or a taxi
✔️ Walk if it’s safe
Enjoy the festivities, but do so responsibly. A little planning can save you from serious legal and financial consequences. 🍀 Stay safe and celebrate smart!
