“2 drunk 2 care,” the words plastered on Kayla Mendoza’s twitter account just moments before she entered her car. Those words marked the end of two young women’s lives and the end of Ms. Mendoza’s freedom. On November 17, 2013 Ms. Mendoza chose to drink two margaritas with co-workers and get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated. Her decision led to the death of two 21-year olds, Kaitlyn Ferrante and Marisa Catronio, who fell victim to a deadly car accident on the Sawgrass Expressway. Kayla Mendoza’s tweet “2 drunk 2 care” demonstrates the feeling of invincibility that causes people to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated. Poor decision making while intoxicated results in heart-wrenching tragedies. The best ways to decrease
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While most people understand the general dangers of drunk driving, education would provide answers to the questions surrounding the issue. High school and college students are exposed to drinking yet there are no drunk driving prevention course requirements. Emphasis should be placed on the decision making process prior to drinking. The decision to not drink and drive should be made before you arrive at a party, club, or bar. Establishing a formal education system for alternatives to driving under the influence would substantially decrease drunk driving.
Currently no licenses or certifications are required for bartenders. Requiring bartenders to receive an alcohol license in order to serve would increase compliance with state laws and provide accountability for bartenders who serve to underage people. Obtaining a license would require training to identify fake IDs and identifying people who are intoxicated. Breathalyzers should be required at establishments that serve alcohol so customers can determine if they are legally intoxicated. Bartenders are the first line of defense that can prevent someone from making an impaired decision to drive
While most people understand the general dangers of drunk driving, education would provide answers to the questions surrounding the issue. High school and college students are exposed to drinking yet there are no drunk driving prevention course requirements. Emphasis should be placed on the decision making process prior to drinking. The decision to not drink and drive should be made before you arrive at a party, club, or bar. Establishing a formal education system for alternatives to driving under the influence would substantially decrease drunk driving.
Currently no licenses or certifications are required for bartenders. Requiring bartenders to receive an alcohol license in order to serve would increase compliance with state laws and provide accountability for bartenders who serve to underage people. Obtaining a license would require training to identify fake IDs and identifying people who are intoxicated. Breathalyzers should be required at establishments that serve alcohol so customers can determine if they are legally intoxicated. Bartenders are the first line of defense that can prevent someone from making an impaired decision to drive