Cops in Miramar Beach? WCSO operations & DUI discussion

[Lynnie]

One thing to note is that some countries have lower limits depending on how recent your license is and whether or not you are a professional driver or operating something besides a typical car (bus, taxi, motorbike, plane).

Drunk driving law by country - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As far as comps, both Canada and Great Britain (figured you'd accept those since they speak english and are democracies) have similar punishments.

Canada - minimum for first time offense is $1,000 fine, 1-year driving prohibition 2nd or 3rd you WILL serve jail time
Great Britain - 3-6 months imprisonment, driving ban, 2,500-5,000 pound fine

Refusing the test in GB is a max of 6 months imprisonment, max 5,000 pound fine, and a 12 month driving ban

Mexico and Canada will refuse to let you into the country if you have been convicted of drunk driving within a certain number of years.

Not to mention it is very expensive to obtain a drivers license in England. So, you don't want to hinder your privilege by a poor judgment call.

 

[LuciferSam]

I assume everyone complaining about this has never lost someone to a drunk driver. I guarantee you will not give a **** about all these excuses for stupid and irresponsible behavior once it has happened to you.

Maybe we should get rid of all the defense attorneys while we're at it.

 

[Matt J]

When I was waiting tables we were allowed one "shift drink" not the singularity of that. It wasn't booze hour once the side work was done. In fact we were told if we wanted one we needed to get it right at the end before we rolled silver, cleaned floors, put up chairs, and then cashed out. This gave us time to sober up. Keep in mind that sober means clear headed. Whether you've had 1 drink or 15 you're not sober.

Personally I support the death penalty for those who kill while driving drunk. It's premeditated murder, you chose to drink and you chose to drive. Hence you chose to kill the person you hit.

Perhaps the issue is that some don't understand what a deterrence is. If you simply get a slap on the hand and a cab ride home then you'll probably be more likely to drive drunk. Generally when impaired someone isn't making the best judgements. That's why we have severe punishments so someone doesn't temp fate.

This will all be moot once this starts:

Police Train To Forcibly Draw Blood From Drunk Driving Suspects

 

[jodiFL]

When I was waiting tables we were allowed one "shift drink" not the singularity of that. It wasn't booze hour once the side work was done. In fact we were told if we wanted one we needed to get it right at the end before we rolled silver, cleaned floors, put up chairs, and then cashed out. This gave us time to sober up. Keep in mind that sober means clear headed. Whether you've had 1 drink or 15 you're not sober.

Exactly! Its not like these employers (well..mine at least) are going to go all "open bar" once the doors close.

 

[Bob Wells]

As someone who has been sober since 1981, and having worked a few alcohol related car crashes with injuries as well as deaths, my personal feeling is that if you've had one, you have had to many to drive. That one choice that an individual makes to get behind the wheel, may affect many lives besides the drunk driver. Just so you know, if I even suspect someone is driving impaired I will following you until I can get a cop to pull you over. I live here and I have seen the negative effects of driving drunk.

 

[John R]

This train wreck is just too good to idly watch. So, if wikipedia is to be taken as gospel, it appears that the good ol' US of A has the most lenient of alcohol laws. What's the problem?

Dave, if you're so concerned about the the SO's budget, hand wringing on a message board isn't the answer, get to your BCC meetings to attempt to make the change you desire.

 

[LuciferSam]

This train wreck is just too good to idly watch. So, if wikipedia is to be taken as gospel, it appears that the good ol' US of A has the most lenient of alcohol laws. What's the problem?

Dave, if you're so concerned about the the SO's budget, hand wringing on a message board isn't the answer, get to your BCC meetings to attempt to make the change you desire.

We have the most lenient laws as far a BAC is concerned, but they don't seem to be in line with the zero-tolerance policy that is developing in reality. You can be charged for less than .08 even if your driving was perfect, if for instance you were stopped for mechanical defect.

 

[John R]

Oh well.

So if the rules that one's opponent is following are laid out, it seems that one would have the advantage, no?

 

[Matt J]

It's not just tail lights. A cop once told me that anything hanging from the rear view mirror is considered an obstruction and is cause to pull you over. In fact technically those big things on the windshield that usually read "God save Nascar", "The South will rise again", and "Don't mess with Texas" can be the same thing.

 

[Lynnie]

Exactly! Its not like these employers (well..mine at least) are going to go all "open bar" once the doors close.

A lot of wait staff I personally know have the one shift drink......and, then buy a few drinks. Just saying, jodiFL....maybe the profession comes with this pre-conceived notion, but it's rather prevalent. Not just at the beach.

One of my friends who received the DUI citation in Dec., was pulled over at 3:30AM.....just down the road from a very fun watering hole he had just left. Friend was driving on the wrong side of the road. Cop was just sitting there. I told my friend that this was the best thing that could have happened to him and he is very thankful he didn't hurt himself or worse, someone else.

Not saying that you have more than one, but the deputies know the probability of wait/service staff having more than one shift drink.