Acer
Whist what you say is undoubted true, i.e that a person who has drunk any alcohol, their ability to drive is impaired, unfortunately there are many drivers who should never be on the road as even when 100% sober are hopeless drivers and in some cases at least, less able to drive safely than some who have had a drink.
Before the breathalyser was introduced, I believe in the early 60’s, the police prosecuted drivers ‘who’s ability to drive was impaired’ thus they had to prove the impairment (danger). With the introduction of the breathalyser, whilst at the time I thought it was a good idea, I have since had my doubts.
My ex wife was a hopeless driver, fortunately she never drank, but even sober on several occasions she went the wrong way around roundabouts and on the wrong side of bollards etc. Incredibly, she drove every weekday on the school run, shopping etc and in 10 years never had an accident. Of course the praise for that was entirely deserved by other drivers ! There is no doubt that many drivers who had had a drink or two would have still driven more safely than her.
I remember when the breathalyser was being considered two police officer were tested, both the same age and in all respects as alike as they could be, except that one was a regular heavy drinker whilst the other was a Christmas only guy.
Blood was taken from both and result showed nil.
They were then given the same amount to drink and when they were tested, the heavy drinker actually helped the doctor when he was taking the blood from the other officer who was incapable of even standing. The heavy drinker appeared reasonably sober.
When the results came back the heavy drinker had a significantly higher alcohol level .
This message was last edited by johnzx on 18/12/2015.
This message was last edited by johnzx on 18/12/2015.