Wrong Way Driver Cited for DUI

To be charged with a DUI, a person needs to be driving in such a way that shows they are not operating their vehicle safely. Normally, police will pull over people for speeding, swerving, driving aggressively, or violating other traffic laws. Then, once they are pulled over, they will ascertain whether or not this person is under the influence of alcohol. One thing that might give away your offense is misconstruing directions. A man in Oregon was caught in the act when he started driving the wrong way on the Interstate 5 at high-way speeds.

Not only was his offense incriminating, but it was dangerous. If a car had comes speeding towards this man, he may have been killed in a violent and messy head on collision. A trooper noticed the wrong way offender at about 1 a.m. on the I-5. The driver was on the shoulder of the highway, but was driving at 60 mph. Trooper Tyler Ward flagged the car down, and eventually arrested Flaviano Velasco-Alavez, age 25. The man was charged with unlawful possession of a forged instrument, failure to present a driver’s license, a DUI, and a reckless driving offense. He was also cited for various traffic violations.

When you are under the influence of alcohol, it can severely impair your judgment. Flaviano certainly would not have driven on the wrong side of the road if he had known where he was and what he was doing. If you want to stay safe in your vehicle, it’s wise to limit your drinking. In America, you can drink up until you have a 0.08 BAC. At this point, driving is illegal. If you have been charged with a DUI and subsequent traffic violations, then talk to a DUI attorney for representation in court!