How To Avoid Drunk Drivers On a Motorcycle

Motofool · May 3rd, 2014, 09:20 PM

http://rideapart.com/2013/12/how-to-...drunk-drivers/

Sirref · May 3rd, 2014, 09:24 PM

if you're hit by a drunk driver they will definitely try to run, no doubt about it. try to get the plates when you call the cops they can go to the guys house and question him when he shows up about the damage to his car/lack of sobriety

rasta · May 3rd, 2014, 11:01 PM

Drunk drivers ****ing suck

dfox · May 4th, 2014, 05:58 AM

I have lived in three different major geographic areas, and New England is by far the worst area I have lived for DUI. I'm sure other areas rival it, but I see by far more incidents reported in the news here than I have anywhere else in the country... maybe that's just the news media here? who knows.

Innocent people are routinely killed by DUI offenders, many of whom already have multiple infractions and/or have lost their license for DUI. Every weekend there are usually 2-3 deaths and/or accidents involving a drunk driver in the Boston area. In fact, my local news app shows one drunk driver who was just arrested after leaving the scene for killing a pedestrian, and another where a STATE TROOPER was arrested for crashing his car while drunk.

Avoidance is the best solution. I absolutely REFUSE to drive even in a car after about 10 pm here in New England on any night, let alone weekends and holidays. Hence, why I chose to live in areas I can walk to off-road public transportation. Walking requires utmost care, as drivers will run you over here, while sober, in the middle of the day, in a marked crosswalk, just because they're in a hurry to get somewhere.

capt_bugaloo · May 4th, 2014, 06:53 AM

While most drunks are on the road in the late evening, I've seen obviously intoxicated drivers out at all hours, even the 7am commute.

I had a cousin killed by a drunk driver when she was 7, walking home from school. The drunk just plowed into her at a crosswalk and she was killed instantly. The driver was a repeat offender, and actually spent 4 years in prison for it.

dfox · May 4th, 2014, 12:54 PM

4 years in prison.... for murdering a 7 year old.

I'm just lost at how insignificant the DUI penalties are in this country, it most certainly isn't a deterrent. It makes me so angry that people can be that selfish to drive while drunk.

JohnnyBravo · May 4th, 2014, 09:17 PM

Good read, I rarely ride too far after dark

ally99 · May 5th, 2014, 08:20 AM

Good tips!

May 3rd, 2014, 09:20 PM	#1
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	How To Avoid Drunk Drivers On a Motorcycle http://rideapart.com/2013/12/how-to-...drunk-drivers/ __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí
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May 3rd, 2014, 09:24 PM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	if you're hit by a drunk driver they will definitely try to run, no doubt about it. try to get the plates when you call the cops they can go to the guys house and question him when he shows up about the damage to his car/lack of sobriety
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May 3rd, 2014, 11:01 PM	#3
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Drunk drivers ****ing suck __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

May 4th, 2014, 05:58 AM	#4
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	I have lived in three different major geographic areas, and New England is by far the worst area I have lived for DUI. I'm sure other areas rival it, but I see by far more incidents reported in the news here than I have anywhere else in the country... maybe that's just the news media here? who knows. Innocent people are routinely killed by DUI offenders, many of whom already have multiple infractions and/or have lost their license for DUI. Every weekend there are usually 2-3 deaths and/or accidents involving a drunk driver in the Boston area. In fact, my local news app shows one drunk driver who was just arrested after leaving the scene for killing a pedestrian, and another where a STATE TROOPER was arrested for crashing his car while drunk. Avoidance is the best solution. I absolutely REFUSE to drive even in a car after about 10 pm here in New England on any night, let alone weekends and holidays. Hence, why I chose to live in areas I can walk to off-road public transportation. Walking requires utmost care, as drivers will run you over here, while sober, in the middle of the day, in a marked crosswalk, just because they're in a hurry to get somewhere.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 4th, 2014, 06:53 AM	#5
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	While most drunks are on the road in the late evening, I've seen obviously intoxicated drivers out at all hours, even the 7am commute. I had a cousin killed by a drunk driver when she was 7, walking home from school. The drunk just plowed into her at a crosswalk and she was killed instantly. The driver was a repeat offender, and actually spent 4 years in prison for it. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)
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May 4th, 2014, 12:54 PM	#6
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	4 years in prison.... for murdering a 7 year old. I'm just lost at how insignificant the DUI penalties are in this country, it most certainly isn't a deterrent. It makes me so angry that people can be that selfish to drive while drunk.

May 4th, 2014, 09:17 PM	#7
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Good read, I rarely ride too far after dark

May 5th, 2014, 08:20 AM	#8
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Good tips! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

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