Today, the phrase "Drink Responsibly" means Don't Drink and Drive. Period!
From an article by Airman 1st Class Abigail Klein and Airman 1st Class Jarad A. Denton,
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
7/29/2009 - ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The SafeRide program, which provides a reliable ride home to Ellsworth Airmen and their guests, was designed as a last resort for DUI prevention.
"Being a wingman is a 24-7 thing, not just a weekend thing," said 1st Lt. Edward Quigley, 28th Maintenance Squadron staff officer and alternate point of contact for wing SafeRide program.
Once callers are identified as Ellsworth members, they will receive a ride home with no questions asked. This eliminates the fear of retribution that some members may have had should they utilize the program, said Lieutenant Quigley.
| "It's designed to give Airmen another option to get home safely without fear of reprisal." |
"This is a unique program as it's for Airmen, by Airmen," said Chief Master Sgt. Clifton Cole, 28th Bomb Wing Command Chief. "It's designed to give Airmen another option to get home safely without fear of reprisal. "At the end of the day, we're taking care of our own and I encourage all supervisors to ensure our Airmen know about this program should they need it." |
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Along with sacrificing their time, the SafeRide drivers will also be required follow a checklist promoting both the safety of the driver and the passengers.
"SafeRide saves lives. If every Airmen in this Wing volunteered one night,
we'd be covered for more than a decade," said Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro. "Thanks to those Wingmen who have come forward to meet this important mission."
Volunteer opportunities for the program are available to all Ellsworth members, including civilians. To contact SafeRide for assistance, or to volunteer for the program, call (605) 385-7433 (RIDE). |
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Alcohol, Driving, and the South Dakota Law.
If you have physical control of a vehicle (you don’t have to be driving) you can be arrested if your blood alcohol contact (BAC) is over the legal limit. If you are arrested for drinking and driving, the penalties are severe.
If you are placed under arrest for DWI or, if under 21, for Zero Tolerance (.02 to .08 BAC) by the police, you may be asked to take a chemical test to determine your BAC. You give your consent for a chemical test whenever you drive on a public highway.
A Blood Alcohol Content of .08% (.02% if under 21 years of age) or more is evidence that you were driving under the influence of alcohol. UPON CONVICTION OF DWI, YOU MUST PRESENT AN SR-22 “INSURANCE FILING” TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND MAINTAIN THIS INSURANCE FOR 3 YEARS FROM THE CONVICTION DATE OF THE VIOLATION. |
The CIVILIAN penalties for driving under the influence include:
ZERO TOLERANCE (Under 21, .02% or more BAC)
First Offense is a Class 2 misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine and a 30-day loss of your
driver license.
DWI (.08% or more BAC)
First offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine up to $1,000.00, imprisonment
up to one year, or both. You will also lose your driver license for a minimum of 30 days.
The MILITARY penalties for driving under the influence could include all of the above plus your career!
IS IT REALLY WORTH IT? |
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