Individuals who struggle with driving under the influence often do not set out to put themselves and others at risk. If you are one of the many people with DUIs or you have concerns you may get one at some point, it pays to take every step possible to avoid it. If you receive a conviction for driving under the influence, your auto insurance rates may go up. You may need to maintain car insurance as well as an SR-22 insurance certificate to maintain your license. 

What Can Help You? 
But, what can you do if you just want to keep everyone safe and avoid DUIs? Apps may help you.  

Apps, or applications, downloaded to your smartphone can become quite powerful and useful to those who like to enjoy a drink or two after dinner. Even one alcoholic beverage may mean that you are over the legal limit in some cases. An app may be able to help you to notice this and, then, help you to make the decision not to get behind the wheel. 

A variety of apps exist that may help you to avoid driving intoxicated. Your app store on your smartphone is likely to offer a few options for you to choose from. For example, DrinkTracker is a good option for some users. It allows you to keep track of how much alcohol you are taking in and then estimates your blood alcohol content based on your age, height, weight, and gender. 

AlcoDroid is another option and it is available for Android phones. You log the number and type of drinks you consume. It provides a BAC estimator as well. It also allows you to have a customized profile and can help you to notice consumption habits that may put you at risk. 

No one wants to drive while intoxicated and put others at risk. You do not want to have to maintain auto insurance with an SR-22 insurance certificate. You do not want to pay more for car insurance. With the help of an app like this, you may be able to avoid doing so. 

If you have questions about how DUI offenses affect car insurance rates, call us today at 239-403-8391.