i'm drunk, i'm a copper, and i can do what i like...

[corcoran]

... providing i'm not stupid enough to get nicked.


has anyone/everyone seen this yet?

www.shropshirestar.com/show_article.php?aID=42305


it doesn't give the FULL details, and they are just oh-so-fantastic

[mybrainhurts]

Holy kipper...what went wrong there, then...?

[deva link]

I think it's just his *mates* picking on him, 'cos they're jealous of his award.

Bit like that 159MPH copper being busted after *someone* saw the tape.

[DucatiGary]

sean5302 said:

Isn't that the case for everyone?

I like to drink but I leave my car at home if im out, If I did have a drink when out I would leave the car and get a cab, or call the missus to get a cab to me so she could drive back.

I really do hope your not a officer

there is NO excuse for drink driving dude

[8Pack]

DucatiGary said:

sean5302 said: Isn't that the case for everyone? I like to drink but I leave my car at home if im out, If I did have a drink when out I would leave the car and get a cab, or call the missus to get a cab to me so she could drive back. I really do hope your not a officer there is NO excuse for drink driving dude

I used to drink {at weekends) in a club FULL of coppers......
And they ALL got in their cars to drive home....I know, because alot of them were my mates.

[autismuk]

I don't see the problem. The guys a prat ; being a copper is irrelevant.

[mastiff]

Perhaps a liittle harsh?

I don't condone drink driving in any shape or form, but reading the article I get the feeling that the man my have some other, more serious issues.

[Flat in Fifth]

As you might remember I might have said a few things on various threads suggesting that the Milton affair is not as clear as the press and some on here would have it.

This chap however...... no excuse. Idiot, knew it was wrong, why get something so basic so wrong.

Sorry no sympathy whatsoever here.

I apply a rule for myself no drinking within 12-24 hours of when I know I will drive, duration of delay dependant upon the type of drinky-poos. A casual glass 12 hours, a proper knees up 24 hours. Otherwise no alcofrolic intake and quite happy to be designated driver. Works for me and several others.

[TripleS]

sean5302 said:

I don't disagree. What I asked was what the difference in occupations has to do with it. Police Officers like a drink. Many drive and the Law allows this, regardless of occupation. The problems arise when you drink more than the legal limit and are involved in an incident as listed above. If you don't drink more than the limit, or are not involved in an incident, you have nothing to fear as far as the Law is concerned.

I think it worth bearing in mind that the law does not say you mustn't drink and drive, at all. It simply imposes a limit that must not be exceeded.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

[k50 del]

Flat in Fifth said:

I apply a rule for myself no drinking within 12-24 hours of when I know I will drive, duration of delay dependant upon the type of drinky-poos. A casual glass 12 hours, a proper knees up 24 hours. Otherwise no alcofrolic intake and quite happy to be designated driver. Works for me and several others.

I apply exactly the same rule, always have since I was 17 - never had an issue with it, to me it's obvious, if you touch a drop, you don't get in the car - simple

Bring on zero tolerance

[Hollywood Wheels]

The guy is an arsehole, plain and simple. I detest drink drivers. I'm normally very defensive when it comes to Old Bill, but I've very little sympathy for this guy.....