Las Vegas DUI School Focuses on Educating Hispanics
Last week, the Academy of Human Development on 235 N. Eastern Ave. presented a seminar on road safety to Hispanic residents. In addition to learning about Las Vegas DUI law, attendees watched demonstrations on seat belt use and other safety measures and were encouraged to take extra care during the holidays. Yvonne Griebling of the Academy explained, “Some Latinos don’t like to wear seat belts or have car seats for their children because it’s their culture. We are trying to emphasize and push the fact that the law is not the same here.”
Every hour, two people die in a drunk driving accident, and every minute, one person is injured, according to Sandy Heverly of STOP DUI. She said that the holidays are a time to be extra careful about not breaking Las Vegas DUI Law: “We see a significant increase in DUIs through Jan. 1.”
Las Vegas DUI Law makes is a misdemeanor to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Penalties include fines, DUI School, a victim impact panel, and jail time that can usually be suspended. Community service can usually be done in place of fines.
