Cops in Miramar Beach? WCSO operations & DUI discussion

[Beauty hunter]

I would like to say thank you to all the officers in the area

I appreciate the effort put forth in keeping South Walton safe. I loved it this summer when the bubble gum machines on the cop cars were lighting up the sky in Point Washington during the manhunt. I thought if this suspect wants to try to pass through this he must be crazy. I'm glad you don't have a half-ass attitude. I think people ought to work as a cop before they say anything about what they think a cop should do. I have the respect of the office when I say officer, but am used to saying the word cop. So keep up the good work, you are appreciated.

 

[LuciferSam]

I find it interesting that people are now arguing "levels of drunk". The fact is that once you've had a drink you are in fact impaired. If this were not 100% true then pilots, doctors, and surgeons would be allowed to have a cocktail at lunch. Those three positions allow zero tolerance for alcohol in the system. In fact one pilot I know will not drink within 8 hours of flying.

Obviously there are indeed different levels of impairment. I don't know how you can state otherwise. You've got levels of intoxication, stages of Alzheimers, degrees of brain damage after stroke. You name it.

 

[Matt J]

Obviously there are indeed different levels of impairment. I don't know how you can state otherwise. You've got levels of intoxication, stages of Alzheimers, degrees of brain damage after stroke. You name it.

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[LuciferSam]

SWGB, I'll take my chances as a passenger with the driver who has had a beer with dinner. You can ride with the guy who just downed a fifth of Wild Turkey. Then we can compare notes.

 

[PJJ]

I find it interesting that people are now arguing "levels of drunk". The fact is that once you've had a drink you are in fact impaired. If this were not 100% true then pilots, doctors, and surgeons would be allowed to have a cocktail at lunch. Those three positions allow zero tolerance for alcohol in the system. In fact one pilot I know will not drink within 8 hours of flying.

The law makes the distinction and if you'll look back you'll see that's been the topic of discussion.

 

[scooterbug44]

I find it interesting that people are now arguing "levels of drunk". The fact is that once you've had a drink you are in fact impaired. If this were not 100% true then pilots, doctors, and surgeons would be allowed to have a cocktail at lunch. Those three positions allow zero tolerance for alcohol in the system. In fact one pilot I know will not drink within 8 hours of flying.

Because that's the law.

 

[Will B]

Because that's the law.

"8 hours from bottle to throttle"

...but it's not a get out of jail free card. It's only a guideline. You can still get into trouble outside the 8 hour window.

Yes...I have a pilot's license. No...I have never even tested the limit.

 

[Lynnie]

"8 hours from bottle to throttle"

...but it's not a get out of jail free card. It's only a guideline. You can still get into trouble outside the 8 hour window.

Yes...I have a pilot's license. No...I have never even tested the limit.

Yes, pilots I know use 24 hrs.....not sure if that's FAA Reg or the pilot being conservative.

 

[Will B]

Yes, pilots I know use 24 hrs.....not sure if that's FAA Reg or the pilot being conservative.

Conservative...

The reg is 8 hours...

 

[Lynnie]

Is the absorption rate still considered 1 drink/hr. to be safe to drive?

I've seen people drink a bottle of wine in an hour......there might be an issue there.