Rubbinns wrote on Aug 4
th, 2016 at 12:22pm:
Unmarked cars, fake taxis, fake commercial vans, etc.
Another problem we don't have here, not really. There were unmarked cars, but the new ones have reflective/light up graphics and "stealthy" lights, and are pretty easy to spot. The police are generally the only group that can afford to run a Ford Expedition, too, so like, play the odds when you see one.
Rubbinns wrote on Aug 4
th, 2016 at 12:22pm:
I havent pulled a drunken drive since 2008~.
Yeah, been a long time for me, too, and I only drove WASTED wasted once. I know it's a kind of gambler's fallacy to think I'm "due" to get caught, but it's really not worth the risk. There are a bunch of harsh new laws that apply to DUI now, over 0.05% BAC gets you charged automatically (used to be 0.08%, like a normal society) and the cops can give you a 72-hour suspension for anything above 0% at their discretion. Aside from the future costs for insurance/lawyer/prison canteen, it's like a $10k fine, a 7-day impound on your car, and possible prison time. As you say, just not worth it. Cab, transit, hotel or whatever. Hell, there are Designated Driver services here that will drive you home in your own car for just a few bucks more than a cab.
Sure was a great feeling though, driving around after the club and the afterparty, still slightly buzzed on E or whatever, blasting tunes and exploring the countryside. Ah well, those times are past. I'm too old for people to chalk it up to being a dumb kid any more, now if I crashed or got caught, I'd just be some asshole trying to live like he's 15 years younger than he is.