Originally Posted by
howsteepisit
You most certainly do not speak for me. In my opinion this law is simply pandering to the zero tolerance group, and I believe in some level of tolerance and realism. a 0.05 level is not so impaired as to require action. Or, if it is, then we should be banning food and coffee in cars, smoking in car and passenger who argue with the driver.
Yeah, at least "drunk" drivers are attempting to drive. People trying to eat or text, aren't.
It is impossible to take a stance that says this particular level of BAC is the same impairment to everyone. Not only does physiology and genetics play a role, but metabolism, amount of time spent drinking regularly, and more.
Where we certainly cannot turn a blind eye to people who are impaired by any substance and let them get behind the wheel, the current law/punishment system does absolutely zero to protect anyone. Its only focus is to generate funds and create groups of people with less rights and choices than others.