DUI Attorney Regina Tsombanakis Discusses One Of The Most Common Myths About A DUI Arrest In Florida
The biggest DUI myth? That 'sleeping it off' in your parked car is safe, says Fort Lauderdale attorney Regina Tsombanakis. In Florida, if you're in the car with the keys within reach, you're in 'actual physical control'—and officers routinely wake people to arrest them. Ironically, a parked car can draw attention and bring the DUI faster, not slower.
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Answered by Regina Tsombanakis · Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Is 'sleeping it off' in your car safe?
No—it's the biggest DUI myth. In Florida, if you're in the car with the keys within reach, you're in 'actual physical control,' and officers routinely wake people to arrest them.
Can a parked car invite a DUI?
Yes—ironically, a parked car can draw attention and bring the DUI faster, not slower.
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