Good friend was arrested for DUI the other night. For the life of me couldn’t comprehend it, as this dude is one of the most responsible, drinkers (and person in general) you could find. Come to find out he was out with some old college friends, and ran into a gal he’s had a thing for, for a long time. Apparently she’d been separated from her friends and asked him if he could give her a lift home…sooo…yea
Anyway, as he’s heading to her place, he dropped his phone and while reaching down to pick it up, he drifted and sideswiped one of those big rolloff dumpsters that was sitting on the road by a construction site. He got out, said it was an old beat up dumpster and couldn’t distinguish what damage he had caused or had already existed, on the other hand, the entire side of his car was pretty F’d up. The construction site was deserted (2 AM) so he got back in his car in proceeded to drop the gal off. About five minutes after he left his house, a cop lights him up. He ultimately blew a .096 and was taken into custody.
As it turns out his Apple Watch had sensed the collision, notified the authorities, and gave them all his emergency contact info.
Now, let me say, there’s absolutely no excuse for driving after you’ve been drinking, but I known no one that hasn’t done it at least once in their life. Way too easy these days to just grab an Uber. But if I had an Apple Watch, I would definitely disable the crash detection feature. Just seems creepy.
Was also disappointed in him that he didn’t follow the advice I tell everyone. If a cop pulls you over, and you have been drinking, even if you’re sure you’re under the limit, do not partake in any roadside sobriety test. Instead, say “upon the advice of my attorney, I respectfully decline”. No matter how much they badger you, just keep repeating that line, and make them draw blood. If you’re slightly over, like my buddy, there’s a good chance, by the time they get you to the station, run you through the booking process, and draw blood, you could very well drop below the legal limit.
Last of all, I am not making light/advocating for driving while intoxicated. Easiest way to avoid this is simply have a sober friend drive you home, or take an Uber. It’s an expensive and possibly deadly mistake.
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Anyway, as he’s heading to her place, he dropped his phone and while reaching down to pick it up, he drifted and sideswiped one of those big rolloff dumpsters that was sitting on the road by a construction site. He got out, said it was an old beat up dumpster and couldn’t distinguish what damage he had caused or had already existed, on the other hand, the entire side of his car was pretty F’d up. The construction site was deserted (2 AM) so he got back in his car in proceeded to drop the gal off. About five minutes after he left his house, a cop lights him up. He ultimately blew a .096 and was taken into custody.
As it turns out his Apple Watch had sensed the collision, notified the authorities, and gave them all his emergency contact info.
Now, let me say, there’s absolutely no excuse for driving after you’ve been drinking, but I known no one that hasn’t done it at least once in their life. Way too easy these days to just grab an Uber. But if I had an Apple Watch, I would definitely disable the crash detection feature. Just seems creepy.
Was also disappointed in him that he didn’t follow the advice I tell everyone. If a cop pulls you over, and you have been drinking, even if you’re sure you’re under the limit, do not partake in any roadside sobriety test. Instead, say “upon the advice of my attorney, I respectfully decline”. No matter how much they badger you, just keep repeating that line, and make them draw blood. If you’re slightly over, like my buddy, there’s a good chance, by the time they get you to the station, run you through the booking process, and draw blood, you could very well drop below the legal limit.
Last of all, I am not making light/advocating for driving while intoxicated. Easiest way to avoid this is simply have a sober friend drive you home, or take an Uber. It’s an expensive and possibly deadly mistake.
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