Drinking and driving is a huge issue is the United States. About 10,000 people are killed each year due to alcohol impairment collisions. It not only affects the person drinking and driving, it affects everyone around them. That's why there are such huge penalties for a person caught under the influence while driving. Every state has their own specific penalties. Iowa is no different. But besides all the legal punishments, there are far more consequences that go beyond the fine. Just one bad decision can totally destroy your life. First time offenders of an OWI get a few punishments that vary in size. You will have your driver's license taken away for 180 days. So you can not drive anywhere. Your driver plate number will be hand with all the patrol cars in the area. If they see you driving your car then they will pull you over and further punishments will be placed. In some cases, you can register for an ignition interlock device which makes you take a breathalyzer test to start your car. These can be quite expensive and …show more content…
But let's not forget of all the cost (Both money wise and others) that come after the drunk driving. Your insurance will go through the roof. They will label you as a liability and a high risk driver. That will make having insurance really hard to keep. And over time you will lose a lot more money than if you didn't drink and drive. In most cases, you will lose your job and any means of finding a different one. A lot of low end jobs won't even hire you. So now how or you supposed to come back from the penalties of drunk driving? The answer is you won't. It's crazy to see how one mistake can ruin your life. So if take away one thing from this, it should be to never drink and drive. There are plenty of other options of getting home that doesn't put you or other people at risk. So next time you're about to start your car while intoxicated, think about what it could lead