About 33 percent of drunk drivers arrested in Michigan during St. Patrick's Day 2010 had blood alcohol contents of 0.17 or higher, according to the state's Office of Highway Safety Planning.

During last year's celebrations, 101 people were arrested in Michigan for drunk driving, according to the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Thirty-four of those arrested had a BAC of 0.17 or higher, which is the limit for the state's "super drunk law," which took effect in October.



The department is reminding Michiganders to designate a sober driver if out drinking on St. Patrick's Day this year.

"Drunk drivers will need more than the luck of the Irish," said Michael L. Prince, OHSP director. "Michigan law enforcement take drunk driving very seriously.

"If you drive drunk you will be caught and you will be arrested."

In Michigan, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, although motorists can be arrested at any BAC level if an officer feels they are impaired.

Here are some consequences for being arrested for drinking and driving: