And most people have drinken and driven in their lives. I have, maybe 5 times maximum...and I am not proud of it, whatsoever.

The last time was in Tokyo (Roppongi)...about 3 years ago...I drove home, 50KM at like 120 miles per hour...that was the stupidest thing that I ever did. I was not busted, but I realized that is way not cool. I will never do it again.

I agree...even 1 drink, and you shouldn't be on the road.

No sacwagon, I am not banking on my statement, because I don't drink and drive, but...when you sign for your license, you basically are signing that you will submit to a BAC test when ordered to by a peace officer. So, in refusing to do so, you lose your license for an automatic 6 months. How are they going to convict you of a DUI if they have no evidence? A good lawyer can, and will, tear it to shreads in court.

You should refuse all tests though...including that damn "Follow my pen without moving your head while I shine this bright *** Mag light into your pupils in the middle of the night" routine (Yes, I have been subjected to that B.S....even though I was stone sober). That is how they get you...BTW...your evey "Jump" instead of following it with a fluid motion.

Enough from my long-winded ***!

Andy

 

it probably was not a cop....dont ALL govt cars have CA EXEMPT plates on them??

-Zoeb

 

well, if ever there was a good excuse, that may be it. especially after breaking up with a long term gf, if a hot chick said that... well, yeah. but as you pointed out, there is never a good excuse for drunk driving. it is just plain stupid. i hope this makes everyone who read this realize how stupid it is to get behind the wheel after drinking.

oh and sacwagon, you should post up all the fines and fees you have to pay just incase some people don't get the clue.

 

Fines alone will cost you like $3500, then you have to figure in 5 years of DUI insurance...oh my god man...not to mention the mandatory night that you have to spend in Jail...

 

No, there are unmarked cars too. I saw one of these Buiks in Sacto pull over a speeder on I-5 too. They are Sac Sheriff I believe

 

damn that sucks...looks like I have to be SUPER careful on the highway

-Zoeb

 

dude, there are so many rules that cops have to follow to get you convicted for a speeding ticket that you've got to believe there's no way they can legitimately do anything except hassle you if they pull you over in a totally unmarked car with no gov't plates. don't freak out, just drive smart.

 

well i talked to 2 different attorneys. they both said they would love to take my money and help me, but it looks really grim.

they said the DA office wont even negotiate on anything more than .11 said a .16 is ridiculous

basicly they said that the best they can do for me is delay the inevitable and show up to court for me so i dont have to go.

thats not really worth the $1500 they charge me.

SacWagon chalkin another one up to stupidity

and yeah Steppin Razor, i will post up all the bad that comes of this so hopefully no other i-clubbers will fall.

 

Just some fyi...In order to pull you over and cite you for a traffic violation a car and the officer must eb painted/dressed in the scheme determined by the justrisdiction.

Meaning an umarked car or a plain clothes officer can not issue you a traffic citation.

The only time an umarked/plain clothes can stop you is when you are being pursued for another crime (ie theft) or if they believe you are in the process fo commiting a crime (crime not including traffic violation).

This is described in the VC 40804.

Thought you might find this interesting.