And what happend to him after his release or shouldn't I ask?
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- Thread starter The Wookiee
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And what happend to him after his release or shouldn't I ask?
BensGrandad
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I do not know I assume that he was sent back to his original country but that is no consolation for the parents of the child that was knocked over and killed. Is that any better than murder or manslaughter as the end result is the same.
God, shouldn't have read this thread, those poor parents must be going through hell right now and more so as it's christmas. Sorry but can't read this thread anymore as it makes me sad that so many people will be going through pain and anger over christmas while we're having a great time.
Happy xmas BG and take care.
Helter.
- Jul 7, 2003
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He was deported back to Algeria after serving his sentence.
The Wookiee
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Quite easy to not drive after a few drinks of an evening but how many of us have driven the next morning ?
The chances are you are still over the limit.
In my opinion there should be a campaign to raise awareness of this danger, as I guess more people ignore this than they do jumping in a car after a few pints.
The chances are you are still over the limit.
In my opinion there should be a campaign to raise awareness of this danger, as I guess more people ignore this than they do jumping in a car after a few pints.
KZNSeagull
Well-known member
There is absolutely no excuse for drinking and driving anymore. If you have to go to a Xmas party in Brighton but live miles away, make alternative transport arrangements or don't drink. If you cannot party without drinking, don't go.
Arthritic Toe
Well-known member
A zero limit is a ridiculous and impractical suggestion. If you have ever had a drink in your life you will be non-zero. There has to be a line somewhere.
footychick
Nicola
Bloody hell! Shocking - even without the sound.
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
I agree with this, a complete zero is totally impractical as I understand that the body produces a trace amount of alcohol, so even a child would have a minimal amount in their bloodstream. However, reducing the current allowed levels would send out the message that you should abstain from alcohol for a certain period of time before getting behind the wheel, as I believe is the case in professions like bus or train drivers and airline pilots.
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Flight crew have a far lower alcohol limit than ordinary drivers (9mcg alcohol per 100ml of breath as opposed to 35 mcg/100ml).
Speaking as someone who deals with drink drivers and the consequences more than most, I personally think a zero limit is impractical, though I would have no issue with the current limit being lowered.
Drumstick
NORTHSTANDER
Thats shocking, infact I almost couldnt watch anymore after the motorbike crash to many memories. 
As crude as it is we NEED something like this advert in the UK. Too many Christmas memories ruined by Drink/Drug driving.
As crude as it is we NEED something like this advert in the UK. Too many Christmas memories ruined by Drink/Drug driving.
- Jul 7, 2003
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Interestingly, I believe summer is actually worse for drink driving statistics than Christmas.
Not that I'd recommend it at any time of course, but it's funny how Christmas makes people think about it more.
Not that I'd recommend it at any time of course, but it's funny how Christmas makes people think about it more.
Goring Gull
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Exactly - I can never understand the "I can't afford a cab" arguement. Yet they can afford to spend £50 -£60 on booze.
Perhaps a legal zero limit is impractical, but how about people take the onus on themselves and have their own practical zero limit. If you have even half a pint, or a small glass of wine, make the decision yourself not to drink. If there is any reasonable way to change society's attitude so that we view driving on half a pint to be as unacceptable as driving on 8 pints perhaps it should be done.
Garage_Doors
Originally the Swankers
I find this attitude a little baffling.
People will happily go out for an evening and spend maybe £20-30 on drink ?? And then quibble about a £20 cab fare ? why ?
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
Fair point...add to that the many thousands that it costs to learn to drive then buy, insure and run a car!
I would still like to see the Police given the power to conduct random breath tests for drivers. I know that people complain about this being an infringement on civil liberties, but I find it hard to compare that with the fact that I have to share the roads with people unfit to drive through drink or drugs, if it helps catch them then it is a price worth paying. If you have done nothing wrong then you have nothing to fear.
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Goring Gull
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Another issue people forget about drug driving - Now i reckon there must be thousands driving round after having teh odd spliff - this lot should be sorted out too.
eastlondonseagull
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Does or has anyone ever come up with a calculation for how long alcohol stays in your system? So if, for example, I had six pints on a Saturday night, stopping at 11pm, when would be a safe time to drive on a Sunday? This will be a big issue for many over this festive period, methinks.