ayers@convexs.UUCP (08/07/85)
/* Written 7:00 pm Aug 4, 1985 by rcj@burl.UUCP in convexs:net.legal */ The reason I hate to mention this is that I happen to enjoy my 1 or 2 beers during my 45-minute drive home from work. Now, if I am stopped I won't get a ticket for drunken driving because I am not legally drunk by quite a bit; but I will get a ticket for having an open container in the car... /* End of text from convexs:net.legal */ Well, now, that depends--you see, it's like this: all the reports I have read concerning "breathalizer" (sp?) tests show that if you've had even ONE beer within 30 minutes of the test, you will show in excess of .10 -- which is drunk in most states. This is the reason many of the states that once used the "breathalizer" have stopped (they kept losing in court)... blues, II world's leading exopsychologist (If Carl can do it, I can do it)
ayers@convexs.UUCP (08/19/85)
/* Written 11:57 am Aug 12, 1985 by tan@ihlpg.UUCP in convexs:net.legal */ Unfortunately, here in Illinois it is NOT illegal to drive without liability insurance. Our illustrious state legislators have many times failed to pass compulsory insurance legislation. There are many, many, uninsured drivers here. To compound the insult, those of us who are insured pay an additional premium to cover being injured by an uninsured motorist. There must be something in the water down there in Springfield. -- Bill Tanenbaum - AT&T Bell Labs - Naperville IL ihnp4!ihlpg!tan /* End of text from convexs:net.legal */ Hate to hurt your feelings and let reality intrude, but here in Texas, it IS illegal to drive without liability insurance. In fact, it's a $200 fine if caught without your little card (dated, and saying you meet the state requirements for the specific auto you are driving). Of course, if you later go to court (after posting a $500-2000 bond if you want a court date instead of paying through the mail) and prove that you WERE insured, but just didn't have your card, the case will be dropped. Sound great? We still have exactly the same problems you mention above. Often from "undocumented workers" from across the border (Mexico), but not always... The bastards just won't let you live... blues, II