Tom
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Originally posted by Colin
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How did he get pulled over btw? Was he all over the place?
Plank didnt put his lights on. Yes hes a fudd we are aware of the obvious, just trying to find out for him what the damage is.
Doubt they will take into account details so 2 years maybe 
Jail pmsl 
I have driven way over limit before, never felt so ashamed tbh would never ever do it again.
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Eck
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Originally posted by Colin
Yeah ok, like we all dont know someone thats done it.
24 months  I told him to expect 12 - 18 max 
I was just under 3 times the limit, and got 18 months, with the option of doing the alcohol rehab course thingy to reduce it to 14, with a £375 fine. I'm aware I'll probably be slated to death now, but no-one can say what I haven't heard
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eddiewhiteley
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a maltese guy i used to work with got banned over here for drink driving so ended up going back to malta where the ban didnt count, not sure about other countries though
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Colin
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Originally posted by Tom
Doubt they will take into account details so 2 years maybe
Jail pmsl
I have driven way over limit before, never felt so ashamed tbh would never ever do it again.
2 years......right i'll let him know.
Ive done it before aswell, stupid but then Ive no issues admitting that. Id bet 90% of the population have drunk drove at some point......some without even knowing......morning after etc.
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p4uls corsa
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Originally posted by Eckmcmann
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Originally posted by Colin
Yeah ok, like we all dont know someone thats done it.
24 months I told him to expect 12 - 18 max
I was just under 3 times the limit, and got 18 months, with the option of doing the alcohol rehab course thingy to reduce it to 14, with a £375 fine. I'm aware I'll probably be slated to death now, but no-one can say what I haven't heard
Will you need to re-sit your test?
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Eck
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I won't no. The judge has to state at the time that I would need to re-apply for my license, and he did not
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Colin
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Originally posted by Eckmcmann
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Originally posted by Colin
Yeah ok, like we all dont know someone thats done it.
24 months I told him to expect 12 - 18 max
I was just under 3 times the limit, and got 18 months, with the option of doing the alcohol rehab course thingy to reduce it to 14, with a £375 fine. I'm aware I'll probably be slated to death now, but no-one can say what I haven't heard
Cheers Eck, best reply yet to answer my question.
No point slating anyone, ive done it once upon a silly time im sure alot of people have whether there prepared to admit it or not......were human after all stupidity comes natural.
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Eck
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Nps mate  Most folk won't admit that though Colin. I'm under no illusions I was a twat, and was not in full control of the car. But meh, it happened... But won't again
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James_DT
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Also can you drive abroad if you get banned in the UK??
Not on a UK license, but you can if you hold a license for another country.
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ash_corsa
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Bet he wishes he took the £30 fine from the traffic warden!
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SVM 286
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Good point
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Ian
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Its likely to be quite harsh. Being cynical, it does improve the figures to have prosecuted successfully for such a high alcohol limit. Even if the circumstances are somewhat excusable. I'm not about to agree that all drunk drivers are scum and anyone who is caught instantly deserves to lose the licence for years and cost themselves many hundreds of pounds getting around and re-establishing their licence after the event.
Some people are genuinely just relocating a car and not actually as big a risk as someone speeding or tired. I think its punishable, and certainly not something I would do as I'm well aware of the repercussions of it, but the law does not differentiate between incidents of this type and the genuine disregard for the rules which 'proper' drink drivers show.
Ultimately, the law is not clever. It doesn't exercise discretion or sensibility and there are plenty of other things taking place on the road today which are far more dangerous than a bit of pissed parking.
3 times is a lot though in this case though. Perhaps I'm talking about a lesser offence than this one.
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sumner2k3
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why cant you sleep it off in the back seat? and why do would you get done if you was drunk and had the keys on you in the car when its not started and you have no intention of driving it? you could be getting something from it or locking it up for the night to leave it where it is and get it the next mornin
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BYRON
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I have had more mates than I can count on one hand banned for drink driving.
Minimum ban was 18 momths, and the longest 30 months reduced to 24 after rehabilitation.
Being 3 times over, he can probably expect atleast a 2yr ban with a fine.
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scottmmw
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cheaper to get a ticket than a ban and fine and look like a cock too!
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Mertin
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3 times over the limit, doesnt that mean he had what 3 pints or so?
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Graham88
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My mate just got banned for double the limit, 20months & £300.
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mav
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You know my thoughts on Drunk Drivers, even though it was only a short distance still no excuse..
Hope he gets bum raped..
Karen has to deal with the Drunk driver that hit us head on everyday of her life...
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Brett
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My mate was asleep pissed in his car and got banned from driving. My brother is also up in court for a ban soon/
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LeeM
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minimum 24 months as far as im aware, best to look on 5ive-o.com
i got done the morning after and never got round to sending them my licence to the dvla, whish meant i could drive abroad.
eck u will have to reaply for ure licence (which costs £60) but not have to resit ure test
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Eckmcmann
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Originally posted by Colin
Yeah ok, like we all dont know someone thats done it.
24 months I told him to expect 12 - 18 max
I was just under 3 times the limit, and got 18 months, with the option of doing the alcohol rehab course thingy to reduce it to 14, with a £375 fine. I'm aware I'll probably be slated to death now, but no-one can say what I haven't heard
you were caught drunk in charge of a box of pills 
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Tom
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Originally posted by Mertin
3 times over the limit, doesnt that mean he had what 3 pints or so?
No i'd suggest reading 3 times over the limit means you are alot more.
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LeeM
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Originally posted by Tom
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Originally posted by Mertin
3 times over the limit, doesnt that mean he had what 3 pints or so?
No i'd suggest reading 3 times over the limit means you are alot more.
approx 5 pints of stella
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Mike
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Originally posted by sumner2k3
why cant you sleep it off in the back seat? and why do would you get done if you was drunk and had the keys on you in the car when its not started and you have no intention of driving it? you could be getting something from it or locking it up for the night to leave it where it is and get it the next mornin
A woman I used to work with did exactly that and got banned, she went out to town with some mates planning on not drinking then driving home, changed her mind, had a few drinks, went back to her car to get a coat for the walk home, police spotted her, breathalised, banned
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LeeM
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Originally posted by sumner2k3
why cant you sleep it off in the back seat? and why do would you get done if you was drunk and had the keys on you in the car when its not started and you have no intention of driving it? you could be getting something from it or locking it up for the night to leave it where it is and get it the next mornin
if you have the keys on you you get done for being drunk in charge of a vehicle as opposed to driving while over the legal limit
[Edited on 19-02-2008 by lee_wee]
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