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Strange Famous · 07-29-2008, 12:20 PM

Hope she gets a custodial sentence, at least 3 years.

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A woman was caught drink-driving after a distressed child was seen shouting "stop mummy driving" and banging on the windows of a car.

Central Scotland Police said the car carrying the five-year-old girl was stopped in Falkirk on Sunday afternoon.

When breathalysed, the 35-year-old woman was found to be four times over the legal drink drive limit.

The woman was one of 12 drivers caught in the second week of a police drink-driving crackdown.

It is understood a member of the public intervened after spotting the distressed girl, opened the rear door of the car and removed her from the vehicle.

The car was then stopped by police at Castings Avenue in the town centre.

'Inexcusable behaviour'

Ch Insp Donald McMillan, of the area's road policing unit, said: "This motorist was prevented from causing serious injury to herself, her child and other road users.

"The child was in an extremely distressed state and we are thankful the incident didn't result in serious injuries.

"However, this should serve as a reminder to motorists that as soon as they get behind a wheel they have a responsibility to themselves, their passengers and other road users."

The force said 16 people had been caught during the campaign

The woman pleaded guilty to three charges at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Monday.

They included having a breath alcohol level of 158 microgrammes, nearly four-and-a-half times the legal limit of 35, and putting the child at risk.

She will be sentenced next month.

Assistant Chief Constable Jim Green of Strathclyde Police, who is secretary of the Association of Chief Police Officers road policing business area, said:

"Never in my 29 years of policing, have I ever heard of such an incident where such a young child has alerted members of the public to a parent's totally unacceptable and inexcusable behaviour.

"While the court will address the driving consequences of this woman's behaviour, it is the underlying issues that have to be addressed by all our partners who are concerned with this driver and many other motorists' well-being as well as that of the general and motoring public."

Daniel_ · 07-29-2008, 12:39 PM

Blimey.

That is some serious irresponsibility there. You're right - I hope they throw the book.

The_Jazz · 07-29-2008, 12:39 PM

Moved to "Found On The Net".

Bill O'Rights · 07-29-2008, 12:39 PM

Other than the standard "driving while intoxicated is bad", is this part;

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A woman was caught drink-driving after a distressed child was seen shouting "stop mummy driving" and banging on the windows of a car.

"Never in my 29 years of policing, have I ever heard of such an incident where such a young child has alerted members of the public to a parent's totally unacceptable and inexcusable behaviour.

what makes this thread unique?

I mean, at the risk of coming off as dick, what is it that you want to discuss here? Suitable punishments for driving while intoxicated? Should penalties be harsher if a child is in the car with you? Where do you want this to go?

Unless, of course, someone wants to take a pro drunk driving stance. Now that'd be highly interesting. Any takers?

Sion · 07-29-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill O'Rights

Unless, of course, someone wants to take a pro drunk driving stance. Now that'd be highly interesting. Any takers?

Don't drink and drive...you might spill your drink.

Don't drink and drive...drink at stop signs.

blahblah454 · 07-29-2008, 03:42 PM

Its unique in the fact that the 5 year old child was smarter than the adult... although I do suppose this happens fairly often with all the morons out there.

biznatch · 07-30-2008, 10:43 AM

I think it's a good thread for Found on The Net, where IMO it doesn't need to be as debate-inducing as other parts of TFP.

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07-29-2008, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	Moved to "Found On The Net". __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

07-30-2008, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
biznatch Junkie Location: France	I think it's a good thread for Found on The Net, where IMO it doesn't need to be as debate-inducing as other parts of TFP. __________________ Check it out: The Open Source/Freeware/Gratis Software Thread

07-29-2008, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	Its unique in the fact that the 5 year old child was smarter than the adult... although I do suppose this happens fairly often with all the morons out there.