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Erowid Experience Vaults: Alcohol & Cannabis - DWAI that Should Have Been Avoided Your Donation Will Help Support Free Drug Information. Join Today. DWAI that Should Have Been Avoided Alcohol & Cannabis by Arjuna DOSE : oral Alcohol - Hard Cannabis BODY WEIGHT : 165 lb Reported Dose: 8 Mixed drinks, 2g cannibis It was my 22nd birthday party, and I had been drinking throughout the night. At around 11:30pm someone had asked me for a ride home. I obliged, knowing that I was sober enough to drive. At the time, I suspect I was near the legal limit when I got behind the wheel. And then I made two of the worst mistakes of my life. By the time I arrive at my friends house, he decides that he doesn't want to go home yet, and suggests that we have another drink. 'Cmon man, its your birthday!' He says, and I obliged. One drink turns into six, and by last call I was completely intoxicated. At this point my friend wants to come stay at my house, so we start heading back, knowing that the whole trip was pointless to begin with. At this point I made the second mistake that ended in my downfall. I began to feel invincible. I decided in my delusional state to run every red light from downtown to my house. My luck ran out when I blazed through a red light at well over 60 miles an hour, coming within feet of striking a squad car. I was immediately pulled over, road tested and arrested. By the time I was detained and processed, I had a blood alcohol level of .167, double the legal limit for a DWAI, and .067 over the DUI limit. At this point I was hauled off to detox, where I was held against my will until 11:30AM the following morning. After my arraignment, plea bargain and sentencing, I lost my license for three months, was forced into alcohol therapy sessions for six months, and ended up paying well over $2000 in fines, fees, and inflated insurance costs. Ultimately, I consider myself fortunate. If I had ran that light 3 seconds later than I did, I would have been prosecuted for vehicular homicide of a police officer. The cop I nearly hit may have very well saved my life. Please, don't drink and drive. I thought I could handle my liquor, until I lost all sense of rational behavior. As the old clich says: 'The life you save may be your own.' Exp Year: 2001 ID: 21827 Added: Mar 6, 2003 Views: 12615 Experience Reports are the writings and opinions of the individual authors who submit them. Some of the activities described are dangerous and/or illegal and none are recommended by Erowid. Erowid Experience Vault © 1996-2004 Erowid

How long will my DUI affect car insurance rates? I got m...? Auto Insurance Manage Your Account Learning Center Other Products Insurance Licenses Questions and Answers Car Insurance Headlines Partners and Affiliations Privacy and Security Terms of Use Contact Us About Us Site Map FAQ Home Search Ask a Question! How long will my DUI affect car insurance rates? I got mine three years ago ang my rates are still sky high! How long your DUI will affect your insurance rates depends on both your insurance company guidelines and your state's regulations. States vary on how long a DUI or DWI remains on your driving record. It may remain on your MVR for as little as a few years to as many as 10 depending on the state and the circumstances regarding your DUI. As long as the violation is on your DMV record it is likely to affect your insurance rates. Each insurance company has its own method of evaluating and rating people. To find out how long your DUI is going to stay on your MVR contact your DMV and to find out how long your current insurance company will continue to rate at a higher rate contact your insurance agent. You might find out that you want to shop around for insurance coverage to find a lower rate with a new insurance company. Related Questions How do points affect your insurance rates? My mother got a DUI. We both have the same insurance company and live in the same house. I am primary on my policy. If I add her to my policy would my rates go up? How long does a violation stay on your driving record in California? Tell us what you think about this answer. What did you think of this question and answer? poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 excellent Tell us why you rated this car insurance question and answer this way: Visitor Comments No visitors have commented on this answer. Question Details This car insurance question was asked on 12/13/2005 This auto insurance answer was last updated on 12/14/2005 Michelle requested this car insurance solution. This answer has been viewed 182 times. Rated 8 out of 10 based on 1 vote. Quoting Print this car insurance question and answer Email this auto insurance answer Disclaimer: These responses are for information purposes. It should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any insurance product, or to provide financial or legal advice. Please refer to your insurance policy for specific coverage and exclusion information. ©2006 CarInsurance.com, Inc. - Online Insurance Marketplace CarInsurance.com keeps your information safe:

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Rocky Mountain News: Local ****JavaScript based drop down DHTML menu generated by NavStudio. (OpenCube Inc. - http://www.opencube.com)**** Advertisement Home › News › Local Increase in DUI arrests mark new year State law enforcers made 370 arrests, up from last year's 348 STORY TOOLS Email this story | Print By Rosa Ramirez, Rocky Mountain News January 6, 2006 The number of drunken drivers arrested during this past New Year's holiday crackdown were up over last year even as the Colorado Department of Transportation continued efforts to educate drivers about the consequences of drinking and driving. From Friday through Monday of the New Year's Eve weekend, law enforcement agencies in the state made 370 DUI arrests, compared with 348 DUI arrests made the previous year during the same period. During the office party weekend 2005, from Dec. 16 through Dec. 19, agencies reported 417 DUI arrests, compared with 388 over a similar four days in 2004.Mairi Nelson, spokeswoman for CDOT, said public service announcements and media reports about alcohol-related deaths have brought renewed attention to the issue. In 2004, Colorado dropped the blood-alcohol level for DUI from 0.10 percent to 0.08 percent. The state retained its driving while ability impaired provision, which allows drivers to be arrested for levels between 0.05 and 0.07. Law enforcement officials say more arrests can help lower fatalities. In 2004, there were 667 alcohol- related deaths, compared with 642 in 2003, CDOT figures show. The number of alcohol-related deaths for 2005 was not available. Cap. Eric Rubin, commander of traffic operations for Denver police, said the agency conducted "non probable cause" checkpoints throughout the New Year's Eve period. Officers set up traffic cones at designated streets and contact every second or third driver. "The advantage is that it's very visible. There are a number of police cars and officers in full uniform with reflective vests . . . It's a splashy show," Rubin said. Other strategies by law enforcement included saturated checkpoints in which officers wait outside bars for drunken drivers. No matter what approach is taken, Rubin said it is important to send a strong message to would-be drunk drivers: You will get caught. The peaks for DUI arrests continue to be during the summer, according to CDOT data. For example, during the 2005 Fourth of July weekend enforcement, which lasted five days, 677 DUI arrests were made. During CDOT's longest enforcement period, the National Crackdown Labor Day, which lasts 26 days starting Aug. 12, there were 1,811 DUI arrests last year. Lt. Clifton Northam with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said his agency placed two full-time officers on patrol solely for possible drunk drivers. "We didn't do a checkpoint this year," due to limited funding, he said. "We were just extra alert for DUIs." Law Enforcement Assistance Fund grants awarded by CDOT allow some law enforcement agencies to beef up their resources to get more drunken drivers off the highways. CDOT will award nearly $100,000 to 58 agencies. In July, Denver police obtained an alcohol breath detection van through a LEAF grant. "If someone is suspected of being intoxicated, we can administer a breath test. In half an hour, a determination can be made. We can either place them under arrest or release them," Rubin said. "It saves time and hassle." The Wheat Ridge Police Department was recently awarded $20,000 for additional support to combat intoxicated drivers. The agency is required to increase DUI arrests by 10 percent. In 2005, Wheat Ridge police made two arrests. "I think we are doing good, but we can always do better," said Steve JoHansen, state executive director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which works closely with some of the participating agencies. "As the number of arrests go up, potential DUI crashes that can be harmful to you or anyone else go down." On the rise Statewide DUI arrests over New Year's weekend* Day 2005 2004 Friday 77 134 Saturday 134 137 Sunday 119 59 Monday 40 18 Totals 370 348 * New Year's Eve fell on Saturday in 2005 and Friday in 2004. Source: DOT site map -- Subscribe | E-mail alerts | Electronic edition | RSS Advertisement more » MOST VIEWED STORIES Buy a Link » Advertising Links SPONSORED LINKS Baby Bedding Denver Lasik and Botox Fish Oil Cash Advance Auto Insurance World Travel Info Pool Tables Billiard Cues Online Universities Flower Delivery Nationwide Denver Real Estate and Homes for Sale Web Resources Strollers Work from Home Home Mortgage Companies Explore your future today Advertisement Archive | About Us | Contact Us | RSS Feeds | FAQ | Subscribe Site Map | Photo Reprints | Corrections 2005 © The E.W. Scripps Co. Privacy Policy and User Agreement Questions? Comments? Talk to Us.

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