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mikeythemini · Dec 6th, 2005, 08:28 PM

I know its a crime at any time of year but as the xmas party season approaches just a reminder - not that I think anyone on here would be stupid enough but if you see someone attemping it - don't hesitate to report them - keep death off our roads

I was hit head on by a drink driver who luckily only killed my Mini Pickup
He was 4 times the legal limit & was at the time on his 4th ban for drink driving

Minnie Mouse · Dec 6th, 2005, 08:35 PM

Well said Mikey!
There is enough danger on our roads as it is without drunken idiots too!

ALD0 · Dec 6th, 2005, 08:36 PM

Well put mate.
Shame about that mini pickup

:: Jon :: · Dec 6th, 2005, 09:32 PM

take a long hard look at the pics peeps...

dont think you would like that to be yours...

T-TOTAL....

Harpo · Dec 6th, 2005, 09:37 PM

Yep, I shall be driving sober - I want to enjoy ALL of my tomorrows!

puzzle · Dec 6th, 2005, 09:47 PM

never touch a drop when i'm driving!!!!!

and am glad to see that we all have the same idea with this thoughtless, immature and stupidly dangerous act!!!!!!

KPKalle · Dec 7th, 2005, 05:10 AM

Well said Mikey

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 7th, 2005, 05:48 AM

I agree, 100%.

It's very sad, but after years of decline it seems that the rate of drink driving has started to climb again

I believe that there are a lot of drivers out there that feel they are "safe" to start drinking and driving as they feel they are no longer likely to be stopped; a damaging consequence of the over reliance on safety/revenue cameras in place of proper policing

Tigger.

mikeythemini · Dec 7th, 2005, 07:20 AM

Well put Tigger - also a big worry is Drug driving

-=cHiLli=- · Dec 7th, 2005, 07:41 AM

Mikey, I have to appologise. I saw the title and immediately thought of some shameless plug for maybe a in car breathalizer. Sorry...

I now realise you are making a very serious and well put point, to get people thinking about the amount of alcahol consumed before sitting behind the wheel.

Well done, I think you have demonstrated that its not just the drunk that gets hurt, but it could be the innocent road user as well.....

I mean this in the nicest way, thankfully they hit your mini instead of a more vunerable pedestrian or a cyclist, who probably wouldnt have survived that accident!

Although wouldnt it have been better if he had hit a very solid wall instead...

Keep save over the holidays all.

mD(

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MikeTango75 · Dec 7th, 2005, 07:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo

I agree, 100%.

It's very sad, but after years of decline it seems that the rate of drink driving has started to climb again

I believe that there are a lot of drivers out there that feel they are "safe" to start drinking and driving as they feel they are no longer likely to be stopped; a damaging consequence of the over reliance on safety/revenue cameras in place of proper policing

Tigger.

Spot on comment Tigger, I couldn't agree more. In actual fact most of my department (Traffic) would also agree with you. Where 60 officers used to cover my (large) area it's now down to less than twenty. This means at any one time we've usually only got one traffic car out. Mind you we still average one drink driver a night through either routine stops or collisions. The drink/drive problem is definitely on the increase

Melly · Dec 7th, 2005, 08:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

Well said Mikey!
There is enough danger on our roads as it is without drunken idiots too!

Hear hear! Well said.

jamestyler · Dec 7th, 2005, 09:53 AM

I have worked in a+e for 4 months, and have seen loads of people who have had minor bumps. I have also seen a couple of major car related injures. The 16 (yes) year old who had scalped herself by being ejected from a car she was drink driving with no seat belt will stick in my mind for a while

Smurfn · Dec 7th, 2005, 10:19 AM

Drink driving is terrible as is driving while drugged

Some people should not be allowed near cars at all, and gaol sentences for repeated offenders

Neil the Hat · Dec 7th, 2005, 11:02 AM

I agree shop the drunk drivers...

Years ago I was involved in a drink drive incident after someone robbed a bank and drove the getaway car drunk and caused a large pile up resulting in my brother getting injured.

The thief went through the windscreen and we had the joy of following him around the hospital, from x-ray to treatment etc

Not a nice experience for anyone.

Enjoy the Xmas Spirit but leave the car keys at home!

Luverly Lesley · Dec 7th, 2005, 11:10 AM

its unbelievable how even one drink can impair your judgement whilst driving! but whats more annoying, your still at risk, even if YOU haven't been drinking! i nearly got cleaned out TWICE by the same drunk driver in the space of about 30 seconds! he went flying past me on the outside lane of a motorway roundabout nearly taking the rear corner of my car with him, hit the side of a lorry, went bouncing over the centre island and then came hurtling towards me on my side of the road, got stopped and the proceeded to reverse his car right into the crash barrier! SO BE WARNED, EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T TOUCHED A DROP, WATCH OUT FOR SOMONE WHO HAS!

Harpo · Dec 7th, 2005, 11:14 AM

Also watch out for the stone-cold-sober nominated driver who has a car full of drunk mates.

It's all too easy to become distracted while having a laugh.

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 7th, 2005, 11:50 AM

Good thread Mikey - everyone be good please. And also remember the following morning - you can still be over the limit if it wasa heavy night before !

wibbly · Dec 7th, 2005, 11:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes

And also remember the following morning - you can still be over the limit if it wasa heavy night before !

Thats a good point Soggy... Quite often in the Midlands the Police will breathalise in the morning round here as well... as they should imo

I just find it more simple not to drink if I want to drive...

Smurfn · Dec 7th, 2005, 12:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes

Good thread Mikey - everyone be good please. And also remember the following morning - you can still be over the limit if it wasa heavy night before !

Good point Soggy

Dec 6th, 2005, 08:28 PM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 9,132 Online	DRINK DRIVING - the big no no I know its a crime at any time of year but as the xmas party season approaches just a reminder - not that I think anyone on here would be stupid enough but if you see someone attemping it - don't hesitate to report them - keep death off our roads I was hit head on by a drink driver who luckily only killed my Mini Pickup He was 4 times the legal limit & was at the time on his 4th ban for drink driving Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Dec 6th, 2005, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 24,648 Offline	Well said Mikey! There is enough danger on our roads as it is without drunken idiots too! ~~Global Moderator~~

Dec 6th, 2005, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 15,109 Offline	take a long hard look at the pics peeps... dont think you would like that to be yours... T-TOTAL.... EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Dec 6th, 2005, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 4,564 Offline	Yep, I shall be driving sober - I want to enjoy ALL of my tomorrows! The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Dec 6th, 2005, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
puzzle The Original! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: My Own Ickle World! Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 670 Offline	never touch a drop when i'm driving!!!!! and am glad to see that we all have the same idea with this thoughtless, immature and stupidly dangerous act!!!!!! Imitation is the Best Compliment

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Dec 6th, 2005, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 9,463 Online	Well put mate. Shame about that mini pickup

Dec 7th, 2005, 05:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 21,300 Offline	Well said Mikey Global Moderator

Dec 7th, 2005, 05:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 4,545 Offline	I agree, 100%. It's very sad, but after years of decline it seems that the rate of drink driving has started to climb again I believe that there are a lot of drivers out there that feel they are "safe" to start drinking and driving as they feel they are no longer likely to be stopped; a damaging consequence of the over reliance on safety/revenue cameras in place of proper policing Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Dec 7th, 2005, 07:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 9,132 Online	Well put Tigger - also a big worry is Drug driving Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Dec 7th, 2005, 07:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
-=cHiLli=- Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: land of the nerds... Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 229 Offline	Mikey, I have to appologise. I saw the title and immediately thought of some shameless plug for maybe a in car breathalizer. Sorry... I now realise you are making a very serious and well put point, to get people thinking about the amount of alcahol consumed before sitting behind the wheel. Well done, I think you have demonstrated that its not just the drunk that gets hurt, but it could be the innocent road user as well..... I mean this in the nicest way, thankfully they hit your mini instead of a more vunerable pedestrian or a cyclist, who probably wouldnt have survived that accident! Although wouldnt it have been better if he had hit a very solid wall instead... Keep save over the holidays all. mD()

Dec 7th, 2005, 07:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
MikeTango75 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cambridge Local Time: 08:48 PM Posts: 86 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I agree, 100%. It's very sad, but after years of decline it seems that the rate of drink driving has started to climb again I believe that there are a lot of drivers out there that feel they are "safe" to start drinking and driving as they feel they are no longer likely to be stopped; a damaging consequence of the over reliance on safety/revenue cameras in place of proper policing Tigger. Spot on comment Tigger, I couldn't agree more. In actual fact most of my department (Traffic) would also agree with you. Where 60 officers used to cover my (large) area it's now down to less than twenty. This means at any one time we've usually only got one traffic car out. Mind you we still average one drink driver a night through either routine stops or collisions. The drink/drive problem is definitely on the increase

Dec 7th, 2005, 08:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Melly MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 2,525 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse Well said Mikey! There is enough danger on our roads as it is without drunken idiots too! Hear hear! Well said.

Dec 7th, 2005, 09:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
jamestyler MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leeds Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 73 Offline	I have worked in a+e for 4 months, and have seen loads of people who have had minor bumps. I have also seen a couple of major car related injures. The 16 (yes) year old who had scalped herself by being ejected from a car she was drink driving with no seat belt will stick in my mind for a while

Dec 7th, 2005, 10:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 42,676 Offline	Drink driving is terrible as is driving while drugged Some people should not be allowed near cars at all, and gaol sentences for repeated offenders http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Dec 7th, 2005, 11:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Neil the Hat MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Coast Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 577 Offline	I agree shop the drunk drivers... Years ago I was involved in a drink drive incident after someone robbed a bank and drove the getaway car drunk and caused a large pile up resulting in my brother getting injured. The thief went through the windscreen and we had the joy of following him around the hospital, from x-ray to treatment etc Not a nice experience for anyone. Enjoy the Xmas Spirit but leave the car keys at home! For MINIs on the South Coast it has to be the South Coast New MINI Club

Dec 7th, 2005, 11:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
Luverly Lesley In Demand Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: david healys fanclub Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 16,680 Offline	its unbelievable how even one drink can impair your judgement whilst driving! but whats more annoying, your still at risk, even if YOU haven't been drinking! i nearly got cleaned out TWICE by the same drunk driver in the space of about 30 seconds! he went flying past me on the outside lane of a motorway roundabout nearly taking the rear corner of my car with him, hit the side of a lorry, went bouncing over the centre island and then came hurtling towards me on my side of the road, got stopped and the proceeded to reverse his car right into the crash barrier! SO BE WARNED, EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T TOUCHED A DROP, WATCH OUT FOR SOMONE WHO HAS!

Dec 7th, 2005, 11:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 4,564 Offline	Also watch out for the stone-cold-sober nominated driver who has a car full of drunk mates. It's all too easy to become distracted while having a laugh. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Dec 7th, 2005, 11:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 33,104 Offline	Good thread Mikey - everyone be good please. And also remember the following morning - you can still be over the limit if it wasa heavy night before ! Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Dec 7th, 2005, 11:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 6,570 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes And also remember the following morning - you can still be over the limit if it wasa heavy night before ! Thats a good point Soggy... Quite often in the Midlands the Police will breathalise in the morning round here as well... as they should imo I just find it more simple not to drink if I want to drive... \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

Dec 7th, 2005, 12:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 42,676 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes Good thread Mikey - everyone be good please. And also remember the following morning - you can still be over the limit if it wasa heavy night before ! Good point Soggy http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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