Celebrate Like a Captain: Avoid a DUI This Gasparilla

Do Not Drink and Drive

If you want to completely avoid a DUI, avoid driving after alcohol consumption. If you do plan on drinking:
Plan to spend the night somewhere you do not need to drive to.

• Utilize rideshare services, such as Uber or Lyft.
• Choose a sober designated driver before the festivities begin.

Watch Out for Patrolled Roads 

The areas in Pinellas County that usually have increased law enforcement presence during the Gasparilla celebration season may include:

• Memorial Causeway entering Clearwater Beach.
• 4th Street in St. Petersburg, especially near downtown.
• Courtney Campbell Causeway, westbound from Tampa.
• Westbound on the Gandy Bridge leading from Tampa to St. Petersburg, and
• Westbound on the Howard Frankland Bridge leading from Tampa to Pinellas County

How to Handle a DUI Stop

If you do find yourself getting pulled over for a DUI stop, remain calm and cooperate with the officer. Follow these steps to get the best possible outcome:

1. Know your rights.
2. Exercise your right to remain silent until you have a skilled attorney present.
3. Know that you can refuse field sobriety tests.
4. Contact a DUI attorney in Clearwater with Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan immediately.

If you need any legal representation, do not wait to contact the top DUI attorneys in Clearwater with Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan.

If you or a loved one are facing a DUI charge during Gasparilla, request a free consultation today or give us a call at (727) 291-9717 to speak with one of our expert DUI attorneys in Clearwater.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.