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Drink driving

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anony500 · 08/05/2017 17:04

i want to report someone i know who regularly drink drives. he's not smashed but he's had ~3 and seems to think he's special enough to not have to worry. Angry

has anyone done this? did the police do anything about it? did the police treat you/your info discretely? share stories, vigilantes Wink

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Nicemil1 · 08/05/2017 17:09

I would nener report anyone anonymously I would te him while with him that if he drives now after 3 pints I will be phoning the police.

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anony500 · 08/05/2017 17:19

done that. still does it, just lies more. he is dependent.

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Emmageddon · 08/05/2017 17:20

So he reckons he's safe to drive after having a 3 drinks? I would be taking his car keys away and calling him a cab. I couldn't knowingly let someone who's been drinking, drive off.

I guess if that's not an option, I would call the police and tell them. He could kill someone because of his arrogance and stupidity.

Pardonwhatnow · 08/05/2017 17:23

What are they pints of? How big is he?what is his metabolism like? Does he eat first? Over what timescale does he consume the three pints of which we don't know the alcohol content?

I would report him and get him stopped,but don't just assume he will be over the limit based on the info provided.

Justmadeperfectflapjacks · 08/05/2017 17:27

I reported my exh and he lost his licence for a year. .
I left the details and the destination he was headed for. They met him as he pulled up - at the pub again!!
I let slip it was me in family court as he was trying to protest his violent behaviour - and the security had to restrain him. . The judge wasn't too impressed either.

NoLoveofMine · 08/05/2017 17:32

Definitely report him. The next time he does it could be the time he kills someone. You cannot give second chances with things like this, no reason he'd need his licence is as important as preventing potential loss of life.

NoLoveofMine · 08/05/2017 17:33

What are they pints of? How big is he?what is his metabolism like? Does he eat first? Over what timescale does he consume the three pints of which we don't know the alcohol content?

Unless they're three pints of Pepsi Max he will be over the limit.

humblesims · 08/05/2017 17:35

yes i would report him.

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anony500 · 08/05/2017 17:49

i don't have the option to take his keys he lies/I am not with him. besides, I'm just a ~crazy bitch~, my opinion is meaningless.

i want the police to deal with him, but i want (need) to know that he's not going to be told they got a tip off (he would know it was me and i would probably get the shit kicked out of me)

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anony500 · 08/05/2017 17:49

he's plenty enough over the limit after 2/3

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Nicemil1 · 08/05/2017 17:54

I think you have bigger problems op you need help to get away from this man. Contact police DV unit for help Flowers

Pardonwhatnow · 08/05/2017 18:14

Unless they're three pints of Pepsi Max he will be over the limit.

Maybe, maybe not.

Three pints of 3.5% session ale over a three to four hour period with food for a bloke who is 18 stone probably not.

Three pints of 5.5% lager in an hour, no food and 12 stone very different.

We don't have enough info to conclude if he is, or isn't over the limit.

WateryTart · 08/05/2017 18:17

If it's over the course of an evening and he's eaten then it's unlikely that he will be over the limit.

NoLoveofMine · 08/05/2017 18:20

He is clearly over the limit and by the sounds of it a dangerous and violent individual.

No-one should drive after a drink anyway, in my opinion the legal limit should be absolutely nothing. Alcohol affects everyone in some way, it's not worth the risk of people "taking a chance" or deciding they've eaten enough to soak it up (not that this is what's happening in this case).

TheRealLemonLyman · 08/05/2017 18:22

Call crimestoppers (0800 555 111) to report him. The police will be grateful for the information. Ask any officer who has had to attend the aftermath of a crash due to drink driving, they will do anything to prevent further victims. As far as I am aware, they don't let the driver know that they have received a tip off but i assume that you could state you want to keep this information confidential.

NoLoveofMine · 08/05/2017 18:22

OP as you are worried about your safety you could possibly first contact Crimestoppers: crimestoppers-uk.org/get-involved/our-campaigns/national-campaigns/drink-driving/ and ask them to guarantee your information would be kept anonymous and the police wouldn't tell him they'd received a tip off, and explain your situation.

DontTouchTheMoustache · 08/05/2017 18:24

Is this person your partner? If so I'd be more concerned that you are so afraid of him. If so please seek some support about this.
My uncle was killed by a drink driver so I can't put into words how strongly I feel you should report him. You will have to wait until he is actually going to be caught in the act. I guess the only way you can do it is not to kick up a fuss when he leaves and then report it. I'd be very clear with the police that you want to remain anonymous, a friend I know has done this in the past and they were discreet.

Caretoomuch2017 · 08/05/2017 19:36

Ok - you can report to the police. No, you don't have to give your details. As for the Police saying someone has reposted him? For Data Protection they aren't allowed to tell the offender who has called, however when you make the call just simply request that the officers know not to say anyone phoned it in. The best time to do it is when you know he will be driving intoxicated and what route he is taking. Give them the VRM (reg) of the car and call as soon as he is sat in the vehicle with a direction of travel.
Call every time you witness it or know it is happening. Give as much information as you can, so the Police can build up intel if they can't actually get there in time to stop him on the time you call.

Caretoomuch2017 · 08/05/2017 19:38

*Reported not reposted!

NoLoveofMine · 08/05/2017 19:40

I think the OP's comment about the risk of physical violence if the person in question were to find out is quite worrying. I hope someone can offer her some help or support on that.

khajiit13 · 08/05/2017 19:47

Seriously pardon? Food makes zero difference to the level of alcohol in his body after 3 pints.

Report him, the follow it up (if they have time...) Even 3 pints over 3 hours is too much.

muckypup73 · 08/05/2017 19:57

Report him, even one pint is enough, I actually think it should be no drink driving what so ever.

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