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Originally Posted by GreenLantern
First DUI I was 17 and got pulled over going back to a pit party with a full 18 of beer. They asked if I was drinking I said yes, I was pissed out of my tree, I blew I failed, I said I was sorry, they said because I was honest it would be a .04 and a 30 day suspension instead of a .08.
Second time it was my second year University, now of age, again pissed out of my tree this time off whiskey, asked if I was drinking I said yes, I blew I failed, I said I was sorry, they said because I was honesty it would be a .04 and a 24 hour suspension instead of a .08.
I know it sounds stupid, but that second time I really learnt my lesson. I think it was because I was a bit older now, I realised that both times with a different cop I could have gotten a year, or more, and a huge fine. If I kept driving I put everyones life around me at risk.
I haven't drank and drove since, not even after one beer. One beer I will walk or cab it, I don't care if it was 5 hours ago. If it is in the same "sitting" I do not drive. I think getting caught the way I did was a good thing because it set me straight for the rest of my life.
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THEY CAN DO THAT?!?!?! In Nova Scotia there's zero tolerance, if you fail you fail and get the penalty, period. No "well you were honest, we'll cut you a break"
Frankly I like the NS way better. If there is an extenuating circumstance let the judge determine it. I don't want drunkards driving on my streets.