Calling All Bikers
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Sioux Falls, SD
A big part of the problem is lazy da's. They will allow a repeat offender to plea down a 3rd or subsequent dui (which is usually a felony) to a first or second offense conviction. That discretion needs to be taken away from them.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Boise, ID
In Missouri if your convicted a 2nd time your license is revoked for one year. Any convictions above 2 is a 10 year revocation. Also the fines and penalties are very stiff. Here it can take 10k to get out of the 1st conviction after fines,satop classes,court cost,and requirement to carry SR-22 insurance for the duration of conviction.
So none of these drunk murderers will be driving. You know, since they care so much about laws...
Every time someone gets behind the wheel drunk they are playing Russian Roulette with everyone else's life.
1st offense should be life....
Prayers for the victim's family...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Michigan
[QUOTE=Next In Line;14012682]As tragic as the story is, it could all have been avoided with some basic riding skills.
Or it also could have been avoided if this dumb *** hadn't chosen to drink and drive.
Or it also could have been avoided if this dumb *** hadn't chosen to drink and drive.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,482
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From: Missouri
The only problem I have seen is after the drunks have their license revoked they still drive without a license on the back roads. I heard a few do that. Some people are still taking risk without taking consideration of the consequences.
Here you can apply for a hardship license for only for work purposes. Unfortunately these drunks around here will take advantage of it the wrong way. The only thing I can think of to combat both problems is require a gps be installed. The state can record if the vehicle is moving and where they have been only until they complete the states requirements.
The one way Missouri has helped in combating drunk driving is requiring a device to be installed after a DWI conviction that won't allow a vehicle to start unless you breath into the device. I know a guy at work had to have one installed until he completed all courses and attend all AA meetings satisfactorily by the courts.
Here you can apply for a hardship license for only for work purposes. Unfortunately these drunks around here will take advantage of it the wrong way. The only thing I can think of to combat both problems is require a gps be installed. The state can record if the vehicle is moving and where they have been only until they complete the states requirements.
The one way Missouri has helped in combating drunk driving is requiring a device to be installed after a DWI conviction that won't allow a vehicle to start unless you breath into the device. I know a guy at work had to have one installed until he completed all courses and attend all AA meetings satisfactorily by the courts.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 675
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From: Alberta
Drunks and cell phone users behind the wheel are killers.
Visited Germany in 2005, went for an autobahn ride with my cousin. He turned his cell off and locked it in the glove box. I ask why. He says the fine in Euros was equivalent to about $7,000. They are pretty serious about their rules over there. Could use some of that kind of enforcement here.
Visited Germany in 2005, went for an autobahn ride with my cousin. He turned his cell off and locked it in the glove box. I ask why. He says the fine in Euros was equivalent to about $7,000. They are pretty serious about their rules over there. Could use some of that kind of enforcement here.
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