Dui and off duty

The law was changed in 2005. You should have known this by now.

 

CSA 2010 has changed alot of things

 

CSA 2010 has nothing to do with it. The law on traffic violations off duty vs driving a commercial vehicle were changed in 2005.

 

I cant speak of judges, doctors or lawyers, but i can about LEO's. I have seen two that made a bad judgement and drove drunk. Both were fired, beyond that the judge they went in front of made an example of them.

 

As a professional driver we are responsible for how we drive, even when off duty, and our careers depend on it.
Using your logic would it be OK if a LEO shot somebody, as long as he was off duty? I think not.
Just be glad that you are only suffering from job and legal related problems, and not that you killed somebody while driving drunk.

 

I know an Ohio trooper that got a DUI. He was charged, lost his job and everything he had. Doing well for himself nowadays though.

 

Driving is a privilege. Professional driving is even more of a privilege and a responsibility. Your comparison to other professions doesn't really make sense considering that driving isn't part of their profession. If they got caught drinking and driving the would likely lose their license too (depending on a number of factors, of course).

It's really not that hard to not drink and drive. It comes down to whether you have character or not. Even before I had my CDL I didn't drink and drive, it's not worth the risk to yourself and especially to others. Now that I have my CDL, I protect it. I have friends who are in the same boat. We drink responsibly and make sure that we either stay where we are, or we have safe rides home.

It sucks that you lost your license, and subsequently your job. But, I'm glad that you got caught, and are no longer allowed (by law) to risk my life, your life, or the lives of innocent people because of your actions behind the wheel. You made a choice, and that choice has consequences, the best thing you can do now is take responsibility for your actions.

 

5 posts in 4 and 1/2 years...........That IS cool !!!!!!

Posting from an Apple ll ????

Just kidding...............

 

I've worked with many LEO's and they all know a fellow officer that got a dui. To avoid being fired the leo would spend 10 20 grand in their defense and get off. It's all about the almighty buck. If I was you I'd find a big time expensive lawyer and tell them you'll do anything to get off. At least this way you have a chance of saving your career. Don't believe me ask a leo.