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Old 07-26-2014, 06:39 PM
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Just call your local sheriff, police, or highway patrol office and ask.

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Originally Posted by Adam013085
Not to derail the post but I don't see a problem with this or a problem with the driver drinking as long as they are under the legal limit. What is the difference in drinking at a bar/restaurant or drinking a beer while driving if you are under the legal limit? I know it would be harder to spot people drinking and driving, which is why its not legal I'm sure.
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Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
Exactly and so do most other states, here it's just as legal except on the interstate. Adults don't need a nanny to tell them what's safe or not. If they do something risky they should know the consequences, culling the gene pool, winning the Darwin award etc.

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I'm in total agreement EXCEPT that taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for medical care if you do things like this. Anyone has the right to be stupid, but we as taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for it.
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I'm in total agreement EXCEPT that taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for medical care if you do things like this. Anyone has the right to be stupid, but we as taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for it.

I pay for my health insurance so your preaching to the choir.

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VA it's legal for i anyone over 16(may be wrong on the age limit). No belt required.
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Anyone remember the Subaru Brat?

Two seats from the factory in the bed - don't think you could get away with this nowadays.
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Can you explain the difference to me between drinking 1 beer in your car while driving compared to drinking 1 beer at your house or bar then driving? Neither will put you over the legal limit. I understand why it is against the law but there is no difference between the two scenarios.
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Anyone remember the Subaru Brat?

Two seats from the factory in the bed - don't think you could get away with this nowadays.
If the seats are bolted to the truck and they have seat belts it is perfectly legal even on the interstate.

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Originally Posted by Adam013085
Can you explain the difference to me between drinking 1 beer in your car while driving compared to drinking 1 beer at your house or bar then driving? Neither will put you over the legal limit. I understand why it is against the law but there is no difference between the two scenarios.
Alcohol impairs your judgement. Drinking one beer while driving may make you more willing to have a second or third. In VA passengers aren't even allowed to drink and no open container of liquor can be within access of any of the passengers. I have to put open bottles in my toolbox to drive legally.
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Originally Posted by Adam013085
Can you explain the difference to me between drinking 1 beer in your car while driving compared to drinking 1 beer at your house or bar then driving? Neither will put you over the legal limit. I understand why it is against the law but there is no difference between the two scenarios.
You're right. There is no difference between bringing a drink into your car, drinking it while you drive, having the alcohol hit your bloodstream while you're driving, versus sitting in your house/bar and having a beer then deciding to drive. Not a thing. Same as reading. You can read in your house, or read while driving. No difference.

I reiterate that I'm glad I don't live near you.

I suggest you gulp down a beer outside your local PD. Wait 10 minutes, then go in and tell them you were driving and you'd like a test.
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