Why is Teenage Drunk Driving a Horrible Issue?

When a positive deed becomes a habit, it could cause productive relationship with other people and would consequently lead to a safe and joyful living, but when a negative act like driving under the influence of alcohol turns into a regular practice, then it could end nowhere else but to a great danger on the future of the offender. To fight DUI arrest is nevertheless the prevalent case among the drunkard teenagers today especially in the United States where it was recorded that more than seventy percent of teenagers drink alcohol, and it becomes one the major causes of early deaths especially when they drive while intoxicated. 

As what have been revealed in one study, one out of ten teenagers drinks alcohol at least once a month; over 500 youngsters below fourteen years old are arrested in just one year for driving under the influence of the said substance, and; sixty percent of teenage deaths in car accidents are related to alcohol intoxication. Yet, what is even worst is the fact that in less than 30 minutes, somebody dies in a DUI-caused accident. But perhaps the following statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is what is more dreadful about the underage drinking today: 

-More than 40 percent of 8th grade students have taken few sips and admitted to be drunk of alcohol every school year; 

-Over 50 percent of students in12th grade admitted to being drunk at least once a year; 

-At least 10 million people between15-20 years old confessed of getting drunk once a month; 

-Not less than 2 million young people are recorded to be heavy drinkers.

Meanwhile, regardless of minor or adult, it is an established rule in almost all states that a DUI offense has a corresponding penalty depending on the number of times it was committed and the circumstance of the case which may either be mitigating or aggravating. However, commonly, the following are the sentencing guidelines for the said violation: 

-Fine of not less than $100

-Impounding the motor vehicle
-Revocation of driving privileges for a certain period of time
-Rendering community service
-Attending driver’s education classes

Nonetheless, the main issue being brought up to everybody's, especially to the parents, concern is the query on why such case is still getting worst every year causing many innocent victims to be injured or killed as a result of the misconducts of the teenagers. It is primarily contributed to the unrestricted freedom given to them and uncontrolled peer pressures. Hence, as a solution thereof, several states have lowered the blood alcohol limit to .10 from .08 and likewise raised the legal drinking age to 21. This, according to the Traffic Safety Administration, has been proven to be effective in reducing the likelihood of the teenagers to be involved in DUI-related accidents. But it is to be noted that it still calls for the cooperation of the concerned agencies and, most importantly, the parents who are always in direct command of their children.