View Full Version : A friend of mine was nicked for DUI last night :-(
Sir C
10-06-2016, 08:18 AM
I didn't know they even bothered breathalysing people any more. Surely that's all a bit 1970s?
redgunamo
10-06-2016, 08:29 AM
I didn't know they even bothered breathalysing people any more. Surely that's all a bit 1970s?
And they never used to bother with it much back then either, so I gather.
Sir C
10-06-2016, 08:54 AM
And they never used to bother with it much back then either, so I gather.
He'd only had four pints :shrug:
You don't think they'll bother taking it further for such a minimal amount of booze, do you?
redgunamo
10-06-2016, 09:00 AM
He'd only had four pints :shrug:
You don't think they'll bother taking it further for such a minimal amount of booze, do you?
Ah. Very embarrassing indeed. Everyone will believe they are dealing with an incorrigible sot regardless :-(
World's End Stella
10-06-2016, 09:17 AM
He'd only had four pints :shrug:
You don't think they'll bother taking it further for such a minimal amount of booze, do you?
Out of interest, do you know how much over he was? I was under the impression that, contrary to what the authorities tell you, 4 pints would still be under the limit unless you necked them or you're just a wee little man.
Sir C
10-06-2016, 09:22 AM
Out of interest, do you know how much over he was? I was under the impression that, contrary to what the authorities tell you, 4 pints would still be under the limit unless you necked them or you're just a wee little man.
A breathalyser reading of 52, apparently. The limit is 39, I think he said.
He's a big lad and a properly trained imbiber. Knowing him as I do, I'm guessing the lager in question would have been of the super strength variety.
Burney
10-06-2016, 09:23 AM
I didn't know they even bothered breathalysing people any more. Surely that's all a bit 1970s?
:-( Anyone I know?
Sir C
10-06-2016, 09:25 AM
:-( Anyone I know?
Certainly. I shall allow you a single guess :-(
World's End Stella
10-06-2016, 09:26 AM
A breathalyser reading of 52, apparently. The limit is 39, I think he said.
He's a big lad and a properly trained imbiber. Knowing him as I do, I'm guessing the lager in question would have been of the super strength variety.
So just over, the 4th pint was probably the tipping point although it isn't necessarily linear. And I expect he drank them quickly based on your description.
Makes my decision to not drive home after 8 pints of Estrella and a martini last Friday afternoon seem sensible.
Sir C
10-06-2016, 09:29 AM
So just over, the 4th pint was probably the tipping point although it isn't necessarily linear. And I expect he drank them quickly based on your description.
Makes my decision to not drive home after 8 pints of Estrella and a martini last Friday afternoon seem sensible.
It is patently absurd that gentlemen of property are subject to these petty regulations.
Burney
10-06-2016, 09:30 AM
Certainly. I shall allow you a single guess :-(
Ah. Thought it might be. :-(
Sir C
10-06-2016, 09:33 AM
Ah. Thought it might be. :-(
The dear fellow is dreadfully distressed. I think it was the humiliation of it all, more than anything.
It cannot be beyond the wit of man, i this day and age, to purchase a fresh driving licence? From the internet, perhaps?
Burney
10-06-2016, 09:37 AM
The dear fellow is dreadfully distressed. I think it was the humiliation of it all, more than anything.
It cannot be beyond the wit of man, i this day and age, to purchase a fresh driving licence? From the internet, perhaps?
Yes. To be treated as if one were a criminal for such a thing is quite, quite wrong. I can only imagine his upset. :-(
Is he going to have to get someone to drive him around? :-(
Sir C
10-06-2016, 09:45 AM
Yes. To be treated as if one were a criminal for such a thing is quite, quite wrong. I can only imagine his upset. :-(
Is he going to have to get someone to drive him around? :-(
He hasn't made a plan yet.
In the 70s, of course, one could buy an insurance policy which, in the event of a drink-driving ban, paid out in the form of a chauffeur :hehe:
Burney
10-06-2016, 09:47 AM
He hasn't made a plan yet.
In the 70s, of course, one could buy an insurance policy which, in the event of a drink-driving ban, paid out in the form of a chauffeur :hehe:
They were more civilised times in so many ways. Now he'll have to hire a Romanian or something.
Pat Vegas
10-06-2016, 10:13 AM
I didn't know they even bothered breathalysing people any more. Surely that's all a bit 1970s?
Sounds very American.
Viva Prat Vegas
10-06-2016, 10:50 AM
I will support the distressed friend when he goes before the judge
What *******s shall I say in his support?
Sir C
10-06-2016, 10:51 AM
I will support the distressed friend when he goes before the judge
What *******s shall I say in his support?
There's nothing that will do any good, according to the legal professionals he has asked. It's a ban, and that's an end to it. :-(
Viva Prat Vegas
10-06-2016, 10:55 AM
:-(
My upper lip is stiff on his behalf
My bottom lip is wobbly
TheCurly
10-06-2016, 10:57 AM
I didn't know they even bothered breathalysing people any more. Surely that's all a bit 1970s?
Young lad I work with was having a few cans in the house last week.Run out of tabs,nipped out in the car to the all night petrol station and when he got home 5-0 were waiting for him.Wee fúcker at the garage knew him/doesn't like him, smelled (is smelt a word?) the drink off him and phoned the cops
Sir C
10-06-2016, 10:59 AM
Young lad I work with was having a few cans in the house last week.Run out of tabs,nipped out in the car to the all night petrol station and when he got home 5-0 were waiting for him.Wee fúcker at the garage knew him/doesn't like him, smelled (is smelt a word?) the drink off him and phoned the cops
Blimey, I thought grassing was frowned upon in your neck of the woods, c.
TheCurly
10-06-2016, 11:01 AM
Blimey, I thought grassing was frowned upon in your neck of the woods, c.
Oh yeah...it won't end there
Viva Prat Vegas
10-06-2016, 11:01 AM
Blimey, I thought grassing was frowned upon in your neck of the woods, c.
The garage attendant now limps into work
So just over, the 4th pint was probably the tipping point although it isn't necessarily linear. And I expect he drank them quickly based on your description.
Makes my decision to not drive home after 8 pints of Estrella and a martini last Friday afternoon seem sensible.
World's End Estrella?
From now on, you shall be known as WEE.
TheCurly
10-06-2016, 02:34 PM
World's End Estrella?
From now on, you shall be known as WEE.
Good spot A :thumbup:
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