Drunk pillions?

paulodd · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

As i rode home this morning at 2am, after a night out on the town (no i didn't drink, wish i had tho and left the bike in town Sad

) I came across the thought of;

Is it illegal to carry a drunk, or someone over the legal limmit as a pillion?

As its ok fo a car driver to give a ride to a drunk person, so is it ok for a biker to give a lift to a drunk? Ok so it may not be safe but i was just wondering.

Paul
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kasandrich · Trackday Trickster Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

They'd probably nick you for an unsafe load or something Laughing

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Have a read of this thread.

paulodd · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

I am reading it now, thanks ste. I did search for 'drunk pillions' but nothing came up.

Paul
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Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

You can get done if you have a drunk person in the car with you when you are driving im afraid.
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AdamBoyle · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

In Texas (i think its there, if not its another state) its illegal to drive within an arms length of alcohol, even if its in someone elses bloodstream... Stupid fact but its slightly relevant Very Happy

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ian_s · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Karma :

If the worse should happen I don't know if you could be charged with manslaughter.

I would and have been on the back of a mates bike a few times whilst worse for wear.

Visitor Q · $25 whore Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Karma :

For it to be (involuntary) manslaughter they would have to prove serious negligence. the actus reus is -owing a duty, -breach of that duty, -resulting in death.

Ergo you would need to think, do i owe a duty to the guy on the back -yes. However does it get affected by whether hes drunk or not? Bearing in mind if your twatting about and hes sober and dies, its still causing death by dangerous driving.

I would say go for it, but just be careful, dont go for kneedown, monos or anything too savage. Being sick in a helmet aint good, nor is falling off (ive heard some ferocious stories about both)
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