Why are DWI laws so harsh?

[ederamon]

So I'm not saying it's ok to drink and drive, I know it's really dangerous, but I think DWI laws right now are ridiculous. If you get one you are truly fukked.
Suspended licence? Good luck with having a job. Plus thousands in fines. All for one mistake you made when your judgement was already impaired.
I think at the very least, the legal limit should be raised, or the penalty at .08 shouldn't be so bad. You could have 2-3 drinks and blow over .08, and I'm pretty sure I could drive better than most at .08
Also it's even worse for me in NY with the zero tolerance law. If I have even half a drink, and then drive, I could get a DWI. What in the actual fukkkkkk

Anyone else pissed off by this?

EDIT: For fuks sake, I don't drink and drive. Never have, probably never will. All I'm saying is I think the laws are too harsh, and have done little to actually stop drinking and driving.

[Tune5k]

just don't drink and drive and you'll be aight

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[homunculus]

Don't drink and drive *******

Countless people die and or get hurt every single day

[ederamon]

Kent ass mothers of victims of drunk driving or some chit or another.

brb 1 beer isn't drunk
brb 1 beer and 1 ounce and you're a maniac man killer who must be stopped. Shoot on sight.

Right? I could see blowing a .25 being an issue, but .08 isn't even tipsy

[ederamon]

just don't drink and drive and you'll be aight

/THREAD

AKA pay for a cab/ DD every time you want to go out... There's bound to be at least one situation where that chit doesn't work out for you

[InfinityThor]

just don't drink and drive and you'll be aight

/THREAD

This, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.

That includes being under the legal limit.

[Renzbrah]

If you get your license suspended you can go get a worker's license and you're allowed to drive to work and that's it. (Don't get caught driving home from the bar basically)

The whole thing is a giant money pit. The city needs money and they're willing to suck you dry while pretending that they're changing you and educating you to never do it again. (Which most people end up with another DWI)

Drink responsibly or not at all.

[stuntinonjos]

Or make all cars require an ignition interlock. Oh wait, the government and state makes too much money off of DUIs to think about preventing drunk drivers.

[temez]

[ederamon]

Don't drink and drive *******

Countless people die and or get hurt every single day

The ratio of people that drink and drive and get in accidents to those that don't get in accidents is absurd. Soooo many people drink and drive and are fine, there are just a few unlucky kents that get pulled over by the 989999999 cops on the roads past 12

[tekthepaprika]

age:18

I honestly think the laws should be harsher. I wish it was zero tolerance everywhere tbh. absolutely disgusting how many people drink and drive.

srsly hate these people saying 'I should be able to have x amount of drinks and then drive'....guess what fuk face, alcohol impairs your judgment, so once you start drinking it becomes very difficult to accurately judge how impaired you are.

[ederamon]

This, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.

That includes being under the legal limit.

Implying having one beer impairs driving in any way shape or form
FUKKIN LOL

[randomalias]

Starting reps: 83

[CCAurora]

First violation is a misdemeanor. Second is a felony.

Pretty sweet deal considering what a dick move it is to do it even once.

[InvidGurab]

Implying having one beer impairs driving in any way shape or form
FUKKIN LOL

Not every person is affected by alcohol the same.

[Tune5k]

AKA pay for a cab/ DD every time you want to go out... There's bound to be at least one situation where that chit doesn't work out for you

i've had no issues. my friends and I know our limits or we'd have someone's gf pick us up/drop us off lol. just gotta plan. i usually roll with like 5-6 people we are pretty smart about it. one guy got a dui and almost fuked up his situation in pharmacy school (friend of a friend). don't do it or figure sht out BEFORE you go out and drink. that's what intelligent people do

[ederamon]

age:18

I honestly think the laws should be harsher. I wish it was zero tolerance everywhere tbh. absolutely disgusting how many people drink and drive.

srsly hate these people saying 'I should be able to have x amount of drinks and then drive'....guess what fuk face, alcohol impairs your judgment, so once you start drinking it becomes very difficult to accurately judge how impaired you are.

Like I said, not condoning drinking and driving, it is a problem. But like you said, alcohol impairs your judgment. You make one mistake, one night, and you are completely fukked. I always have a DD when I drink, but it's always possible for there to be a situation when the DD bails, can't get a cab, etc etc.

[MuscleXtreme]

They should be stricter.

[SwagMorris]

Good luck with your vehicular manslaughter goals of 2015... *******

[anonymous]

[ederamon]

i've had no issues. my friends and I know our limits or we'd have someone's gf pick us up/drop us off lol. just gotta plan. i usually roll with like 5-6 people we are pretty smart about it. one guy got a dui and almost fuked up his situation in pharmacy school (friend of a friend). don't do it or figure sht out BEFORE you go out and drink. that's what intelligent people do

I do figure it out beforehand, but there could always be a situation where your plans fail for whatever reason. Just think it's unfair for the few of many that get caught, really

[21Classic]

DUI laws in AZ

You are better off robbing a bank, than you are getting hit with a DUI. Your life is Fuuuucked. Theyll put you in tent city with murderers and rapists.


In no other situation are you more capable of killing the most number of people, than you are in a vehicle.

[Bando]

I'm in agreement OP, higher fines and lower limits have not done a damn thing to curtail DD deaths. I'm not sure what the answer is but that's not it.

I have a CDL so any alcohol in my blood gets me a DWI. awe fuk bai

[anonymous]

[KaptainKandy]

AKA pay for a cab/ DD every time you want to go out... There's bound to be at least one situation where that chit doesn't work out for you

Uber of peace brah

[ederamon]

Starting rep power: 83
Soon to be red

[Yero91]

Mind=blown at the limit. .08 brb having a sip of beer fukcs me for life.

[holtmcg]

It should be a ticket (serious).

[adamsz]

Brb it's alright if you work in the legal system tho:

http://m.nydailynews.com/news/nation....2032550#bmb=1


And tons of cops drink and drive just like anyone else.

The penalties definitely need reform IMO. They are currently too harsh.

[MuscleXtreme]

Implying having one beer impairs driving in any way shape or form
FUKKIN LOL

Interesting claim you're making OP.

Do you have evidence that drinking alcohol keeps your motor skills at the same or better levels?
Do you have evidence that drinking alcohol keeps your reaction speed at the same or better levels?
Do you have evidence that drinking alcohol keeps your judgment at the same or better level?

Please quantitatively prove your assertion. If you cannot then admit your wrong.