| According to an FBI report, female DUI arrests have | | | | important one nonetheless. The CTA Web site offers |
| risen 28.8 percent during from 1998 to 2007, and the | | | | detailed maps and schedules. But buses remain cheap, |
| study suggests this number is not slowing down any | | | | and you are offered two transfers for a quarter, if |
| time soon. The reasons speculated for this are | | | | money is an issue. Not only will this allow you to avoid |
| numerous, but one of the main reasons cited was | | | | DUIs and needing a good Chicago DUI lawyer, it will be |
| binge drinking in women, especially college-age women, | | | | easy on the wallet. |
| has risen substantially. | | | | Cabs If you don't fall on one of these lines, and walking |
| "Younger women feel more empowered, more equal | | | | isn't a good option, then a cab is the safest and |
| to men," California Office of Traffic Safety employee | | | | cheapest way to travel. While cab fare is never fun, it |
| Chris Cochran said, "[They] been beginning to exhibit | | | | certainly would be cheaper than a court case. |
| the same uninhibited behaviors as men," according to | | | | Safety Tips |
| an AP article about this recent trend. | | | | Given the FBI study that female DUI arrests are on the |
| Of course, often times the proper procedures are not | | | | rise, it is important to remember to be safe. While |
| followed when these arrests are made, which may | | | | drinking, inhibitions and awareness are lower, so follow |
| add to this trend. In those cases, having a good | | | | a few simple rules to keep yourself and your |
| Chicago DUI lawyer who understands the intricacies of | | | | belongings safe. |
| Chicago's DUI laws and your rights as a citizen is of | | | | Don't Walk on Empty Streets This may seem obvious, |
| the utmost importance. | | | | but it is often forgone for an easier route home. Even |
| Always record what is happening during your arrest: | | | | if it means a little more walking, it is important to remain |
| Did the officer observe your behavior for 20 minutes | | | | on the busy streets around the city. Don't wander, |
| before administering a Breathalyzer DUI test? Why | | | | especially after drinking, to an empty street. There is |
| was the car pulled over? Was it because of a LIDAR | | | | no point in making yourself vulnerable. |
| (Light Detection and Ranging) detector? The LIDAR | | | | Power in Numbers It's an old cliché, but it's true: |
| detector is great for collecting topographical data for | | | | there is power in numbers. It is always best to |
| NOAA and NASA, but it is often contested in Chicago | | | | surround yourself with other people. You are less likely |
| DUI courts as inaccurate, many cases even being | | | | to be accosted if you are not alone, so ask a friend to |
| dismissed because of it. | | | | walk you home or split a cab. |
| But in a city like Chicago, these charges and possible | | | | Be Aware Always be aware. Simple as it sounds, |
| trampling of your rights can be avoided by using the | | | | remember to know where you are at all times and |
| many forms of public transportation offered. | | | | what is happening around you. Don't plug headphones |
| Transportation | | | | in or keep your head down while typing out a text |
| The "L" The most obvious form of transportation is the | | | | message. Being aware is the easiest way to avoid |
| Chicago Transit Authority's train system, known as the | | | | trouble. |
| "L", is one of the safest ways to travel around the city. | | | | But, always remember, if you do drive and are |
| Since it goes to most areas, especially those where | | | | arrested, make sure you pay attention to the entire |
| drinking is frequent, it is a very simple way to avoid | | | | proceedings and record everything that happens. A |
| faulty LIDAR detectors. | | | | good Chicago DUI lawyer will understand if your rights |
| Buses Again, an obvious form of transportation, but an | | | | were trampled and will fight for you. |