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April 20, 2010
Party pooper
Go Kart Dave, originally uploaded by David ZImagery.
Every now and then, a story pops up in the news about someone getting pinched for DUI in something other than a traditional automobile. The more comical the better, such as a gentleman who was arrested when driving a (allegedly stolen) lawnmower. What a story to tell the kids.
Likewise, an item in the Buffalo News details a fellow who made the mistake of using a go kart after having his license taken away for too many DUI's:
Ronald E. Voit, 22, of Fuller Street had driven to the Pub Bar and Restaurant in a go-kart because his license had been revoked for a previous DWI conviction. He was seen driving the go-kart near the bar just after 2 a.m.
He was pulled over by Lewiston Police Officer Scott Stafford at Eighth and Onondaga streets and was found to have a blood alcohol of .22 percent -- nearly three times the legal limit -- police said. He was charged with DWI for operating above 0.18 percent, felony DWI for a previous conviction, aggravated unlicensed operation, operating an uninsured motor vehicle on a highway and a number of vehicle and traffic violations.
His mother must be very proud.
Now, when I read these stories, I tend to wonder what the participants are thinking. Does the driver think because it's not a car, it's okay to drive drunk? I have known people to steer golf carts and ride bicycles when not sober (not me, Mom! Seriously...), and I feel like they'd be surprised that a DUI could ensue. On the other hand, a person driving a golf cart or bike recklessly can kill someone.
Meanwhile, the police must be having a good laugh over it. I totally arrested a guy in a GO KART for DUI. Lolz! (Maybe a cop wouldn't say LOL. But you know what I'm saying.) If I was a police officer, I would try to institute a contest for craziest DUI arrest.
Anyone know of any DUI arrests for things wackier than a go kart or lawnmower?
entry no. 1430
Posted at April 20, 2010 04:57 PM