| No one likes being cited for Driving under the Influence. | | | | - If under medication, consult your doctor to find out if |
| A DUI conviction is a permanent one and will impede a | | | | there are any side effects. Sometimes, medicine has |
| lot of the things you do. When applying for a job and | | | | almost the same effect as being inebriated. Talk to |
| other matters, this conviction must be told to your | | | | your doctor if he or she prescribes you some |
| prospective employer. And in some counties, like in | | | | medication to see if it will affect your driving. And if |
| San Diego, being cited for a DUI means hiring lawyers | | | | you feel any amount of drowsiness while driving, go to |
| San Diego since the process is long, tedious and for | | | | the nearest rest area and then take a snooze. Make |
| those unfamiliar with San Diego county DUI process, | | | | sure that you are feeling better when you wake up. |
| confusing. | | | | Take a few minutes to get out of the car and see if |
| Here are some things that may help you prevent from | | | | you have your bearings. If you still feel a bit giddy or |
| getting a DUI conviction: | | | | drowsy, then get some rest till you feel better and can |
| - Don't Drink and Drive. It is a simple maxim but often | | | | drive to your destination. |
| the hardest to follow. Especially if you have a long | | | | - If you get pulled over by the police for any reason, |
| commute, do not drink and drive. It may be hard | | | | be courteous and respectful. By doing so, you have a |
| especially when going to functions and gatherings | | | | better chance of being let off with a warning. Also, all |
| where wine and alcohol is served but you can | | | | pullovers are being recorded by the police so in the |
| discipline yourself to be mindful of the drinks. You can | | | | worse case scenario that you get cited, you can use |
| even plan ahead and search for a designated driver. If | | | | the video recording to show that you were being |
| the commute is long, then why not stay for the night | | | | respectful and cooperative with the police. |
| by checking in a nearby hotel or inn and taking a cab | | | | - Follow the speed rules. Different areas may have |
| to the place. There are many options for you to take | | | | different speed zones. Be aware of that and follow |
| so take them. | | | | the rules that dictate the speed limits. |