emirate25 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Why don't cops just wait for customers to come out of bars and drive away so they can stop them for DWI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emirate25 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 they do.why are there parking lots at bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 they do. That's been going on forever. Not sure of the question of why theres parking lots. Person pulls, in gets out of car, enters bar, gets loaded, comes back to car, drives away, gets busted. Sounds like the ideal trap to me? Makes one wonder how much revenue the city makes on DUI cases each year. By the way, this is never going to go away, DUI that is. As long as booze flows and people stress out, the cycle will continue. Peer pressure, temptation, machismo, movies, songs, family problems/history, mental illness, cant name all of the reasons people slam em down. Its strickly a personal choice. Best to just get hammered at home I reckon. Bottoms up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emirate25 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 That's been going on forever. Not sure of the question of why theres parking lots. Person pulls, in gets out of car, enters bar, gets loaded, comes back to car, drives away, gets busted. Sounds like the ideal trap to me? Makes one wonder how much revenue the city makes on DUI cases each year. By the way, this is never going to go away, DUI that is. As long as booze flows and people stress out, the cycle will continue. Peer pressure, temptation, machismo, movies, songs, family problems/history, mental illness, cant name all of the reasons people slam em down. Its strickly a personal choice. Best to just get hammered at home I reckon. Bottoms up! All i'm saying if people know that they are going to bars to drinks...how come establishments encourage drinking and driving by providing parking lots to their patrons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
713 To 214 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 why are there parking lots at bars?because they're not supposed to give you an alcoholic drink "to go." AND it's not illegal to drive after drinking. It's illegal to drive with "an open container of alcohol" in your immediate reach, or while intoxicated (See definition below).Texas Penal Code, Chapter 49 - Intoxication and Alcoholic Beverage OffensesTexas Penal Code, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 All i'm saying if people know that they are going to bars to drinks...how come establishments encourage drinking and driving by providing parking lots to their patrons? I understand. Some will start belly-aching about it being a free country, and I can do-as-I please jazz. Just wait a few minutes. Start the stop watch. Boozing is a big $$$ making industry just like porn, etc. People will drink even if standing on their heads, jumping from a plane, (on forums) no matter what. I personally dont wag my finger to people that drink it is their business if they want to kill themselves, just as long as they dont take us down with them. Happens every few seconds right? Oh man thats a whole new enchilada of a topic. I think I'll sit this one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emirate25 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 "713 to 214"...i know its not illegal to drink and then drive ( as long as your not intoxicated) but what is the probability that people go to bars and come out legally drunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingman Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 It wouldn't be such a problem if we had an amazing public transportation system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emirate25 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 It wouldn't be such a problem if we had an amazing public transportation system Yeah your right...is better to get a P.I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 "713 to 214"...i know its not illegal to drink and then drive ( as long as your not intoxicated) but what is the probability that people go to bars and come out legally drunk?I have no idea. I don't go to bars very often, but I never leave drunk. I imagine if the probability was high, we would see more cops waiting at the parking lot exits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 All i'm saying if people know that they are going to bars to drinks...how come establishments encourage drinking and driving by providing parking lots to their patrons?Because government ordinances REQUIRE parking to be provided.Next silly question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emirate25 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Because government ordinances REQUIRE parking to be provided.Next silly question.So then is hypocrisy by the government? I mean, first you tell me that driving while drunk is illegal but yet you will offer parking to make it a high probability to break the law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 No, not every person who enjoys a drink in a bar is a just turned 21 binge drinker. However, 21 year old binge drinkers are good for the economy, as once they are arrested, they must pay bondsmen, attorneys and court fees for their newfound right to be ignorant. It is in the government's interest to grow the economy, even if it is on the backs of 21 year old dumbasses. Therefore, government requires parking lots in bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Why don't cops just wait for customers to come out of bars and drive away so they can stop them for DWI?Drinking and driving isn't exactly illegal, driving w/ a blood alcohol level over a certain level is illegal... so you can go to a bar and have 1 drink and then drive and you won't necessarily be breaking any laws as long as your blood-alcohol level is under a certain limit... 0.10 or 0.08 or whatever it is in this city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 This is a country of boozers and drunks. There won't be a way to curtail this. Plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 why are there parking lots at bars?Have you ever heard of a designated driver? Or employees who need to drive to work at a bar? Or people who drink in moderation? Etc. etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Why don't cops just wait for customers to come out of bars and drive away so they can stop them for DWI?That's what a couple of Bus Cops from the fine folks at METRO did to me back in May of '93. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Not sure of the question of why theres parking lots. Person pulls, in gets out of car, enters bar, gets loaded, comes back to car, drives away, gets busted. Sounds like the ideal trap to me?Is that really a trap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I think a better question would be "why are there drive through liquor stores?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texianjoe Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Those are not parking lots those are holding pens to store your vehicle when you take a cab or a friend drives you home.joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 just couldn't resist: They are not long, the days of wine and roses: Out of a misty dreamOur path emerges for a while, then closesWithin a dream. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Days_of_Wine_and_Roses_(film) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxmulder Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Or in some case why do "Drive through beer barns exist" What DO THEY EXPECT YOU TO DO WHEN YOU GET IT! Drive home with a cold beer in the seat!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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