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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 12:19:14 GMT
Assuming whisky was the product imbibed. Half a litre would be 15-20 units.
And passed a breath test? How long afterwards?
Wtf
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Post by Mr Stabby on Sept 5, 2017 13:10:52 GMT
Because I had been stopped within minutes of leaving the restaurant, the officer claimed that the alcohol reading would not have had time to reflect absorption into the bloodstream, so I was made to wait until he felt it had time to take effect! Not sure whether the officer was correct, my understanding is that the half hour is to help get a correct reading, it equally applies if you have eaten a mint or had a smoke or brushed your teeth. Testing becomes far more critical the lower the limit to get accurate results. I was always under the impression that the reason the police have to wait was because if somebody has recently had a drink, then the alcohol still in their mouth would give an artificially high level.
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 5, 2017 13:44:54 GMT
it's not regarded as OK, it is just not automatically an offence. if you drank a pint and had an accident while driving home, possibly injuring or killing someone you would probably question your ability and would not be so blase about it. ..................... and before you ask, no I haven't, and I never drink at all when I'm planning to drive. Not ever. Have you ever driven whilst having a conversation with someone. Or listened to the radio? That is a distraction.
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 5, 2017 13:47:29 GMT
Why aren't the Police sat outside car parks and then breathalysing all drivers who leave the car park in their cars? I mean, what are they doing in the pub if not drinking? You'd think that would be the best place to catch 'em. Only then the Government would complain as they'd be losing out on their taxes if people did not drink & drive (tax on beer, tax on petrol).
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 5, 2017 14:03:14 GMT
I have been breathalysed after a half litre of Scotch and still fell within the legal limit. You mean you 'felt like you were within the legal limit' ? Was it Scotch or piss someone had left in a glass on the Calais ferry?
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 5, 2017 14:05:17 GMT
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Post by NigelMoore on Sept 5, 2017 14:12:47 GMT
Am I reading that correctly - you felt safe to drive after consuming half a litre of Scotch??? It was over the course of an animated evening and subsequent physical exertion – and so yes; I felt perfectly sober. I have drunk less under different circumstances and felt otherwise. The presumably objective test confirmed for the police that I was safe to continue driving, so in that instance my feelings would seem justified. Perhaps I obscured the point I was trying to make – that even drinking less than is recommended to stay within limits, may be too much. It takes all of us differently, at different times, under different circumstances. If in doubt, play safe.
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Post by NigelMoore on Sept 5, 2017 14:16:43 GMT
Assuming whisky was the product imbibed. Half a litre would be 15-20 units. And passed a breath test? How long afterwards? Wtf About an hour or so. I have a peculiar metabolism it seems.
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 5, 2017 14:20:54 GMT
Most peculiar.
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Post by NigelMoore on Sept 5, 2017 14:25:57 GMT
I have been breathalysed after a half litre of Scotch and still fell within the legal limit. You mean you 'felt like you were within the legal limit' ? Was it Scotch or piss someone had left in a glass on the Calais ferry? I did feel sober, but as I have said, that was confirmed by a police check. It started out as a very good single malt, but was switched to supermarket brand after a while. When I raised an eyebrow over the distinct difference, my host ungraciously affirmed that at the rate I was drinking it, he could not afford to keep refilling with the good stuff. As a High Court judge I really think he could have afforded it, especially as I had gone so far out of my way [down to the south coast from London] to collect stuff he wanted me to fit his boat out with, but there's legal professionals for you.
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 5, 2017 14:27:07 GMT
Yes, a bit of a cheeky, sly move that. Even I would not stoop that low.
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Post by thebfg on Sept 5, 2017 16:46:23 GMT
 Because I had been stopped within minutes of leaving the restaurant, the officer claimed that the alcohol reading would not have had time to reflect absorption into the bloodstream, so I was made to wait until he felt it had time to take effect! Not sure whether the officer was correct, my understanding is that the half hour is to help get a correct reading, it equally applies if you have eaten a mint or had a smoke or brushed your teeth. Testing becomes far more critical the lower the limit to get accurate results. I went through an amber once upon leaving a pub after one pint. was asked when I last had a drink and answered minutes ago. he breathalyzied me straight away saying if I'm over or close they will do it again after I'm sure he said twenty mins. he said this way at least I can be straight on my way. which I was after being warned about not going through amber lights.
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Post by Andyberg on Sept 5, 2017 17:01:04 GMT
Rooney rhymes with Looney.
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 5, 2017 17:15:40 GMT
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Post by Andyberg on Sept 18, 2017 13:47:34 GMT
Well the poor wee scamp got his bottom smacked today... 3 times the DD limit!😱 Perhaps we will see him picking litter up along a towpath during his community service! www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41298649
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