[Citizen Zed]

Obamacare works the same way.

[humblegunner]

During a No Refusal night like New Year's Eve, if the driver refuses a breath or blood test, the officer will head to the jail

That seems a bit harsh.

Maybe just suspend the cop for a couple days rather than sending him to jail.

[Slings and Arrows]

It’s For The Children! (TM)

[9thLife]

Idunno, but I heard that, back in the day, when you got at dui that MADD would write a check for a thousand dollars to the issuing department.

[A Formerly Proud Canadian]

In Canada, a refusal to provide a breath sample yields the same penalty as a conviction for impaired driving, a simple, painless solution, from the government’s POV. Insurance companies also treat it the same way, though it is very painful as both offenses bump rates up quite a bit.

[AlaskaErik]

DUI has been made into a political crime, plain and simple. Same with hate crime laws.

[bkopto]

"A DWI is extremely expensive in Texas," said criminal defense attorney Jerry Smith.

Except if you are an illegal alien: Holder will set you free for a "D" vote.

[jetson]

Caught driving drunk...HUMAN CAGE FOR 45 DAYS.

[logic101.net]

There is more to the story, before you can get your license back you will need to take an expensive class. This class is taught by MADD and all proceeds go to them.

This is why MADD is front and center when it comes to lowering the BAL for a DUI, but AWOL when it comes to getting tough on the real problem; those who are way over the limit or repeat offenders. The repeat offenders are known as “good customers”.

[Vendome]

That’s why I walked to the bar for New Years Celebrations.

Had a few drinks, some cigarettes, hugged all the women, shook mens hands.

Then walked 1.5 miles home, in 32° weather.

Love to walk, didn’t get a DUI.

Good night, penalty free.

[Veggie Todd]

"If they're cooperative it's going to be an easy draw. They're going to get booked immediately after that," she said.

It sounds like no matter what number you blow, you're getting booked.

[thesharkboy]

During a No Refusal night like New Year's Eve, if the driver refuses a breath or blood test, the officer will head to the jail, where a judge is waiting to sign a search warrant to force a blood draw.

The judge's job is to determine whether a search warrant is reasonable, given the circumstances of the case. An automatic search warrant seems to me a violation of due process.

[Nifster]

Actually this is easily avoidable.... don’t go out on New Year’s eve....IF you must take a cab or dont drink and drive

[kjam22]

DWI is a big deal these days.... but at least they don’t shoot your dog.

[RandallFlagg]

My sage advise:

“Building a bar in your home is cheaper than getting a DUI.”