The 4th of July is almost here. Easily my favorite holiday. Unfortunately, it's a time when the combination of heat, celebration, and inebriation creates a volatile mix.
Part of many people's celebration of the 4th includes drinking alcohol and being at the lake or pool. Drinking in the hot sun can dehydrate you extremely fast and lack of hydration can cause symptoms similar to over-intoxication. Heat stroke is one of the most dangerous heat related injury and it's symptoms include nausea, vomiting, disorientation.
Another point of concern for the summer holiday season is the mixture of explosives and alcohol. Any nurse or ER doctor can testify that the number of burns and accidental firework related injuries goes up substantially over the 4th of July holiday.
Boating while intoxicated is a third area to be aware of over the holidays. In Manhattan, KS there's a number of nearby lakes and reservoirs to visit for the fourth. Tuttle Creek, Milford Lake, and Pottawatomie County Fishing lakes one and two all have the same laws as they relate to boating under the influence. Much like driving a vehicle, if you are boating you automatically consent to a preliminary breath test to test for blood alcohol. If you refuse, they automatically revoke your boating privileges.
Two final points: 1. The fourth of July is a time for celebration, family, fireworks, and fun. Like many major holidays, law enforcement agencies make it a point to conduct DUI Checkpoints to screen for drunk drivers during these times. 2. When you are firing off fireworks that are illegal for your area, it's a beacon for police officers. Don't get caught with a MIP AND an illegal fireworks ticket because you fired a few black cats in Manhattan, KS City Limits and brought attention to yourself.
This blog is not legal advice nor intended to be legal advice, it's simply information provided by Manhattan, KS Attorney.
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