another case of drunk driving

nitrous · 24th November 2005, 21:13

That looks like a big frown on the insurance man's face.

cnu · 24th November 2005, 21:41

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Originally Posted by nitrous

That looks like a big frown on the insurance man's face.

But, is it a genuine case for insurance ? Why will the insurance company pay if the driver was drunk ?

tsk1979 · 24th November 2005, 21:41

Only if they have proof that the driver was drunk

F50 · 24th November 2005, 23:51

Yes it is not payable IF THE DRIVER IS FOUND under the influence of liquor/drugs.

MrBoombastic · 25th November 2005, 00:07

People who drink and drive have no sympathy in my eyes; there can be no excuse for such behaviour. People who drink and drive endanger the lives of other innocent motorists who are obeying traffic laws and driving safely. Even if there is an emergency and one is under the influence, there are plently of alternatives available to all those who can afford owning a vehicle these days (Call Taxis etc).

People who drink and drive should be arrested and their DL should be cancelled.

sajo · 25th November 2005, 01:18

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Originally Posted by MrBoombastic

their DL should be cancelled.

Do you really think this will deter them from driving again?
The guy was really lucky to get away from something like this. The bigger the car, safer it will be in a crash. Guys, buy SUVs.

n_aditya · 25th November 2005, 01:19

whoa man.... was that an endeavour???

took me a whole 20 to 30 seconds of staring at the picture to figure out what vehicle it was.... looked like the ikon initially.....

that was one bad crash.... i hope now that guy has some sense hammered into his skull.... Thank God he didn't kill or maime anyone....

Must be a big fan of Salman Khan eh?

guys DO NOT drive while you are intoxicated in whatever form.... Hope you all have seen a similar episode on Oprah about a victim of drunk driving... the victim's pic's were circulated on email extensively..... Think.... you could snuff out someone's life and dreams in one stupid move.... Be responsible...

dodge3p · 25th November 2005, 03:59

Nice to hear that the guys in the car are safe... hail SUV's on indian roads.
Its also high time for India to have stringent laws on road security.

vandan · 25th November 2005, 09:40

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

Hope you all have seen a similar episode on Oprah about a victim of drunk driving... the victim's pic's were circulated on email extensively..... Think.... you could snuff out someone's life and dreams in one stupid move.... Be responsible...

yea man i have seen the pics that is pathetic i mean i could not sleep the following night...

VtecDeGr8 · 25th November 2005, 11:15

Any sensible person would never do that.

I don't understand - what's the fun behind the wheels after a drink. These guys create danger to themselves as well as the innocent people on the road.

hkanitkar · 25th November 2005, 11:38

satya - your friend is lucky to be alive.

man that endeavour is a mess.

khaadu75 · 25th November 2005, 12:38

Satya, Ur friend definitely is one hell of a lucky guy. Luckily for everyone involved it was the Endeavoour and not any of the regular sedans coz then I wud hate to even think what cud have happened. Also cud u tell me as to how this happened coz its kinda strange and I'm prety sure this is the Jaipur highway or some other highway in Rajasthan.

Lets get a detialed account of the mishap .... I hope ur friend now realises the folly of drinking and driving !!!!

cheers

DCEite · 25th November 2005, 12:46

This place looks like Faridabaad... Aravali mountains visible...somewhere near Palwal

IndianDawg · 25th November 2005, 12:55

Government should do something like this

http://www.oregonlive.com/metronorth...460.xml&coll=7

but people who drink and drive are really stupid
i go to clubbin so many times if i feel even 10% i cannot drive i tell my friend to drive the car. Its not about the accident but few people sitting in your car their life is all at your hand so i think its always better to be safe you know...

zenx · 25th November 2005, 13:08

slightly OT but useful
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2005/11/20/...2000300400.htm
mebbe this needs a section of its own. The part about too many people constantly bombarded with messages about more horses, top speed, 0-100 times etc is true. The message about defensive driving, right of way and staying well within your limits is completely missing. So this is not surprisin at all. The best way might be to *shame* hollow brinkmanship on public roads. Too many people often make 'the race with the car ahead' their primary concern when on the road. The journey has so many other thrills and sights to it and those go completely unexplored.
I really think we need lesser cars, not more...unless we improve

24th November 2005, 21:13	#16
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	That looks like a big frown on the insurance man's face.
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24th November 2005, 21:41	#18
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Only if they have proof that the driver was drunk
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24th November 2005, 23:51	#19
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,707 Thanked: 103 Times	Yes it is not payable IF THE DRIVER IS FOUND under the influence of liquor/drugs.
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25th November 2005, 00:07	#20
MrBoombastic BANNED Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 253 Thanked: 6 Times	People who drink and drive have no sympathy in my eyes; there can be no excuse for such behaviour. People who drink and drive endanger the lives of other innocent motorists who are obeying traffic laws and driving safely. Even if there is an emergency and one is under the influence, there are plently of alternatives available to all those who can afford owning a vehicle these days (Call Taxis etc). People who drink and drive should be arrested and their DL should be cancelled.
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25th November 2005, 01:19	#22
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	whoa man.... was that an endeavour??? took me a whole 20 to 30 seconds of staring at the picture to figure out what vehicle it was.... looked like the ikon initially..... that was one bad crash.... i hope now that guy has some sense hammered into his skull.... Thank God he didn't kill or maime anyone.... Must be a big fan of Salman Khan eh? guys DO NOT drive while you are intoxicated in whatever form.... Hope you all have seen a similar episode on Oprah about a victim of drunk driving... the victim's pic's were circulated on email extensively..... Think.... you could snuff out someone's life and dreams in one stupid move.... Be responsible...
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25th November 2005, 03:59	#23
dodge3p BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TVM Posts: 56 Thanked: 53 Times	Nice to hear that the guys in the car are safe... hail SUV's on indian roads. Its also high time for India to have stringent laws on road security.
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25th November 2005, 11:15	#25
VtecDeGr8 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PHX...Chennai Posts: 39 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Any sensible person would never do that. I don't understand - what's the fun behind the wheels after a drink. These guys create danger to themselves as well as the innocent people on the road.
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25th November 2005, 11:38	#26
hkanitkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: pune Posts: 668 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	satya - your friend is lucky to be alive. man that endeavour is a mess.
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25th November 2005, 12:38	#27
khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Satya, Ur friend definitely is one hell of a lucky guy. Luckily for everyone involved it was the Endeavoour and not any of the regular sedans coz then I wud hate to even think what cud have happened. Also cud u tell me as to how this happened coz its kinda strange and I'm prety sure this is the Jaipur highway or some other highway in Rajasthan. Lets get a detialed account of the mishap .... I hope ur friend now realises the folly of drinking and driving !!!! cheers
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25th November 2005, 12:46	#28
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,559 Times	This place looks like Faridabaad... Aravali mountains visible...somewhere near Palwal Last edited by DCEite : 25th November 2005 at 12:56.
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25th November 2005, 12:55	#29
IndianDawg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 95 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Government should do something like this http://www.oregonlive.com/metronorth...460.xml&coll=7 but people who drink and drive are really stupid i go to clubbin so many times if i feel even 10% i cannot drive i tell my friend to drive the car. Its not about the accident but few people sitting in your car their life is all at your hand so i think its always better to be safe you know...
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25th November 2005, 13:08	#30
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	slightly OT but useful http://www.hindu.com/mag/2005/11/20/...2000300400.htm mebbe this needs a section of its own. The part about too many people constantly bombarded with messages about more horses, top speed, 0-100 times etc is true. The message about defensive driving, right of way and staying well within your limits is completely missing. So this is not surprisin at all. The best way might be to shame hollow brinkmanship on public roads. Too many people often make 'the race with the car ahead' their primary concern when on the road. The journey has so many other thrills and sights to it and those go completely unexplored. I really think we need lesser cars, not more...unless we improve
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