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How To Report a Drunk Driver

By , About.com Guide

Updated October 24, 2010

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Drunk drivers kills thousands of innocent people every year. Reporting them to the police might just save someone's life.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes

Here's How:

  1. The quickest way to report a drunk driver is by calling 9-1-1 if the service is available in your area.
  2. If you have a cell phone, many highway patrol divisions have their numbers posted along the highway, such as *GSP.
  3. If you wish to wish to report a drunk driver anonymously, many areas have 'Crime Stoppers' or similar programs that will allow you to do so.

Tips:

  1. Don't feel guilty about reporting a drunk driver. If you saw someone pointing a loaded gun at innocent people, you would not hesitate to report it. There is very little difference.

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