With the summer months around the corner, DUI's are sure to be on the rise. The consumption of alcoholic beverages during summer months is always at a peak. This also means increased DUI's, traffic accidents and a higher mortality rate.

 

In addition to its usual operations of road side checkpoints, the state of Connecticut will utilize unmarked police cars in its efforts to cut down on DUI offenses.

 

The state of Nebraska is taking similar measures as their summer of 2008 DUI statistics skyrocketed. Nebraska had a total of 232 crashes and 103 injuries during its previous summer months. As a result of the DUI problem in the mid-west state, the State Troopers received a $19,5000 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety.

 

The reason for DUI's increasing during the summer months vary. A sense of freedom seems to be the biggest issue; better weather and longer days lends to ones sense of recklessness. Of course more parties, gatherings, BBQs, picnics and functions during these months lead to more opportunities to drink and get behind the wheel as well.

 

With all states seeing an increase in accidents and fatalities, they use these months as a time to step up their patrols and crack down on potential offenders. During the summer months, it would be well advised to practice the same restraint used during the non-summer season.