Drunk Driver Trap

If The Washington Post is to be believed, the Pentagon has turned into a large trap for drunk drivers in the early hours of any given morning.

Since 9/11, the security efforts applied to the Pentagon have made navigating the parking lot and the various highway on and off ramps around the facility even more challenging.

For drunk drivers it can be a problem.

So far this year 58 people have been arrested for drunk driving after becoming trapped in the Pentagon parking and road system.  Last year the number was 128.  And, being the Pentagon, it is a Federal offense.  Up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000.

The article ends:

The Pentagon's own Web site tells visitors to take public transportation and warns that driving through the District during rush hours is "asking for trouble" and that the options to get to the Pentagon are "tricky" and "trickier."

"Hey, let's be careful out there"

Regards  —  Cliff