While DUI is usually defined by Scottsdale police as having a certain amount of alcohol in your bloodstream while operating a vehicle, a person can also be charged with a DUI even if their blood alcohol level is lower than the legal limit. This means that if your driving is in any way impaired by alcohol, a Scottsdale police officer can reasonably arrest you for DUI. Considering the large number of popular restaurants, night clubs, and bars that serve alcohol in Scottsdale, it would be easy for many Scottsdale citizens to be arrested for a DUI after a night on the town. Whether it is a glass of wine with dinner, mixed drinks at a dance club, or a few beers at a sports bar, consuming alcohol is usually part of an enjoyable night out in Scottsdale. A fun night can quickly turn sour, though, when you see those red and blue lights flashing in your rear view mirror. Think long and hard about driving in Scottsdale after consuming even a small amount of alcohol; nobody wants to be charged with a DUI.
To avoid the sometimes very severe consequences of a DUI arrest, people enjoying the Scottsdale night life should plan ahead. Asking a friend to serve as a designated driver is an easy way to ensure that at least one person in your group will be sober and able to drive everyone home safely at the end of the night. Another option is to arrange for someone—whether a friend or a cab driver—to pick you up after you have been drinking. A third, but probably less popular choice is to use public transportation to get home, such as the trolleys in downtown Scottsdale or a city bus. Although taking a bus home might not be the most stylish way to travel, it is certainly preferable to risking a drunk-driving accident or a DUI.
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