1-877-JAIL-FON

1-877-JAIL-FON is a service phone number created by the Utah Highway Patrol that allows people to practice the "one phone call" from jail if arrested for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence of some substance that impairs driving ability). The Highway Safety Office hopes the number will get people to think about all the consequences of drinking and driving as well as open a dialogue between friends. It is an approach to get attention and help prevent drunk driving. The main focus is targeting that 21-30 age group that seems to have a problem with drinking and driving. A caller selects to speak with a choice of persons who are unhappy about the predicament, and is educated about DUI consequences in a humorous manner.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Campaign to fight DUI offers 'jail call'". Deseret News. 2009-08-27. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  2. ↑ "Jail Fon Gives Drinkers a reality check - KSTU". Fox13now.com. 2009-08-27. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  3. ↑ Aug. 28, 2009 08:29 PM Associated Press (2009-08-28). "Utahns can now practice DUI jail call". Azcentral.com. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  4. ↑ "New approach to drunk driving prevention". ksl.com. 2009-08-27. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  5. ↑ "The Beyonce Experiment: How Far Can She Go?". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "New approach to drunk driving prevention". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
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