Police Powerless to Stop Drunks

Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:08 pm » by **Harbin**

When transport chiefs wanted pub goers to get a ‘sober friend’ to give them a lift home they jokingly used a horse in their advert – not expecting anyone to take it literally.

But some drinkers in Montana, U.S., have started returning from bars on horseback – and police have confirmed it is legal to ride the animal while drunk.

The Department of Transportation were concerned that people were putting themselves at risk by not planning in advance how they were getting home.

Yet after the advert was produced, Helena Police Chief Troy McGee has revealed he has been inundated with calls from people wanting to know if they can ride home under the influence.

The Montana State law definition of a ‘vehicle’ excludes anything that runs under animal power – so police are powerless to stop drunks going home on horseback.

Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:15 pm » by **Flecktarn**

its cheaper than a cab and it beats staggering home

Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:17 pm » by **Redwoodrick**

flecktarn wrote:its cheaper than a cab and it beats staggering home

I am a big fan of the homeward stagger.But I live in a peaceful calli town.Ya think the $6,500 I shelled out for my first DUI would get me a quality used horse???

Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:21 pm » by **Memccool**

sweet i know how im getting home tonight

Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:22 pm » by **Funnyman46**

The world’s first designated drivers!

Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:03 am » by **Stratafire**

flecktarn wrote:its cheaper than a cab and it beats staggering home

Heh.. not anywhere near as cheap as you think.. it's an "animal" , and they are very high maintenance, and costly.. Unless your a "rent a hoarse" provider, it's too impractical to use in a world of horseless carriages (would stop the first moment a horse gets spooked and decides to kick at everything around, and throw the rider off killing them)

Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:10 am » by **Funnyman46**

stratafire wrote:
flecktarn wrote:its cheaper than a cab and it beats staggering home

Heh.. not anywhere near as cheap as you think.. it's an "animal" , and they are very high maintenance, and costly.. Unless your a "rent a hoarse" provider, it's too impractical to use in a world of horseless carriages (would stop the first moment a horse gets spooked and decides to kick at everything around, and throw the rider off killing them)

And you had better keep a leaf bag handy of any accidents. :badair:

Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:14 am » by **Boondox681**

that's beautiful.

Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:20 am » by **Whiskeytfoxtrot**

Just don't get caught doin this:

Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:37 am » by **Harbin**

My old mare, yes and actual horse, would drink beer like a pro. She liked the European or Canadian imports better than domestic, though she would not pass up a Budweiser.