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02/07/2009, 18:43 woolybanana Joined on 27/08/2007 Vendée Posts 3,316 Drunk in charge Years ago, in EweKay, there used to be a driving offence called "drunk in charge of a vehicle", for which you could be done if you happened to be a little the worse for wear and were carrying your car keys. It may still exist. But, does such an offence exist in France? Committee of experts please go into conclave and send up white smoke when best answer is decided upon.    Report

02/07/2009, 19:20 gosub Joined on 15/01/2008 North of 47 Posts 622 Re: Drunk in charge I think a little pouf will be along soon. Les    Report

02/07/2009, 20:10 f1steveuk Joined on 29/03/2007 Belves, Dordogne and Sussex Posts 393 Re: Drunk in charge As I have been informed, if you are in control of the vehicle, that is to say, you have the abilty to start it (e.g. have the key), even if your not sitting in or on the vehicle, you can be charged. A French resident we know was "done", and he was "only" sleeping in his car, with out the keys in the ignition, but in his pocket,  and he was "very, very drunk at the time"! "Some scoundrel has taken the cork for my lunch" W.C Fields    Report

02/07/2009, 20:23 woolybanana Joined on 27/08/2007 Vendée Posts 3,316 Re: Drunk in charge So, what about camping cars then?    Report

02/07/2009, 20:45 f1steveuk Joined on 29/03/2007 Belves, Dordogne and Sussex Posts 393 Re: Drunk in charge I am sure a passing "boy in blue" would be able to see the difference! Drunk snoring, fully clothed in a car. Holiday maker, bit squiffy in his PJs sleeping it off "Some scoundrel has taken the cork for my lunch" W.C Fields    Report

02/07/2009, 21:13 Nell Joined on 14/08/2007 24 Posts 318 Re: Drunk in charge Does this mean you have bought a camping car Wooly ?? The secret must be to stay in your PJ's all day as well as all night, then the blue meanies won't get you    Report

02/07/2009, 21:24 woolybanana Joined on 27/08/2007 Vendée Posts 3,316 Re: Drunk in charge YES Nell, the Bananawagon hits the road next week!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I am starting in the AVEYRON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    Report

02/07/2009, 21:35 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator based in the Lot (46) Posts 11,287 Re: Drunk in charge  Nell wrote: The secret must be to stay in your PJ's all day as well as all night, then the blue meanies won't get you Surely the answer would be not to get "a little the worse for wear" (and be able to wear proper clothes) Clair Real Virtual French Person    Report

02/07/2009, 21:42 Scooby Joined on 25/09/2007 Peak District & Périgord Noir Posts 1,144 Re: Drunk in charge ...and what sort of fun is that!  Hope you have such things as pj's wb    Report

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