Purdue Suspends two Fraternities

macallan25 · #1 08-19-2007, 05:59 PM

Intoxilizer test. Haha.

DeltAlum · #2 08-20-2007, 08:50 PM

Yep, intoxilizer. Old technology, but still in use...

"The state of Arizona uses a machine called the Intoxilizer 5000 to determine blood alcohol levels. The Intoxilizer 5000 was developed using old technology. In fact, the Z-80 microprocessor used by the Intoxilizer 5000 was introduced over 30 years ago."

http://www.arizonadrunkdriving.com/intoxilyzer.html

banditone · #3 08-20-2007, 09:26 PM

per every lawyer I know, don't ever blow.

Kevin · #4 08-21-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by banditone

per every lawyer I know, don't ever blow.

In some states that's an automatic and significant suspension of your driver's license. That's definitely not good advice for everyone. I'm not saying that I know the answer, but I can't imagine that the above would always be the answer.

GeekyPenguin · #5 08-21-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

In some states that's an automatic and significant suspension of your driver's license. That's definitely not good advice for everyone. I'm not saying that I know the answer, but I can't imagine that the above would always be the answer.

I was just about to post the same thing. Maybe it varies by state but in both states I've interned not blowing means no driver's license for at least the next year.

Kevin · #6 08-21-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

I was just about to post the same thing. Maybe it varies by state but in both states I've interned not blowing means no driver's license for at least the next year.

Yeah, it's different from state to state of course. In Oklahoma, my younger brother has had a couple of DUIs... bad luck both times. At any rate, he just got over a 1-year suspended license. I'm not sure it made a difference as to whether he refused or not.. and I wouldn't hazard a guess either way.

All I'm saying (and I'm sure you'd agree) that the answer to this question is going to involve a cost-benefit analysis which will weigh heavily on the individual facts of the case (e.g., Can the person pass a field sobriety test? What's the person's BAC?) and the law of the land.

Laws vary significantly from state to state.

I know you know all of this. I'm just saying it for the benefit of anyone who might read this.

Fleur de Lis · #7 08-21-2007, 10:25 PM

I just had this conversation with a lawyer about Tennessee law. Of course, the best advice is to never drive unless you're sober. If you know you're going to blow above the limit, refuse the test and have them take you in. Then just before they book you, change your mind and take it. It may shave off enough points to let you pass. But I seriously hope everyone knows by now that driving drunk can hurt or kill someone, and I don't want that on my conscience!

RU OX Alum · #8 08-22-2007, 12:07 PM

UM....VA is like that, but it's not automatic. If you refuse and are found guilty, then your licence is suspended for at least a year, but it is harder to convict without a breathalyzer test.

DeltAlum · #9 08-21-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

In some states that's an automatic and significant suspension of your driver's license. That's definitely not good advice for everyone. I'm not saying that I know the answer, but I can't imagine that the above would always be the answer.

I was going to point that out, too.

I'm not sure how it's enforced, but I'm pretty sure it is an automatic suspension in Colorado if you refuse to take the test.

OneTimeSBX · #10 08-28-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by banditone

per every lawyer I know, don't ever blow.

i live in VA too...thought i heard that they can tote you off to jail if you refuse a breathalizer? i personally dont care, i only drink where i can sleep it off!