Closing-time facts
Some statistics related to the issue:
House Bill 2570 would extend sales for bars, restaurants, stores and other places that are licensed to sell liquor.
While ending last call at 2 a.m., the legislation would give patrons until 2:30 to finish their drinks.
Arizona law currently prohibits the sale of liquor between 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and between 1 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Thirty-seven states allow liquor sales after 1 a.m.
NewsTalk
° Should the deadline to buy alcohol in bars and stores in Arizona be extended an hour, to 2 a.m.? Why or why not?
° Should there be any drinking-cutoff time?
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Free cab rides
Through the "Do the Ride Thing" program, people who find themselves without designated drivers can ask a bartender or server to call a cab for a free ride. Participants receive free vouchers to return and pick up their cars the next day. Participating taxi companies are Yellow Cab and Allstate Transportation Service.
By the numbers
0.08 percent: Blood-alcohol legal limit
0.15 percent: Extreme DUI. The penalties for an extreme driving under the influence conviction are more severe than for a simple DUI charge.
l Four or more: Number of drinks in one hour that a 170-pound man would typically have to consume on an empty stomach to reach a level of 0.08 percent
Three or more: Number of drinks a 137-pound woman typically would have to consume in the same time frame.
Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, MADD, Star files
