Maniac ticketed for DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a beer cooler

Twerp128 · June 12th, 2008, 02:08 AM

http://www.kmbc.com/automotive/16559492/detail.html

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One New York man's Memorial Day fun ended when police pulled him over while he was driving his motorized cooler.

Leslie J. "Bomber" Marr, 57, was charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after the police saw him swerving on the street and driving on the sidewalk in his "Cruzin Cooler," Whitehall Police Chief Richard LaChapelle told the Post Star newspaper.

Marr's electric-powered cooler was filled with 14 beers and has room for 24 cans and ice, Fox News reported.

Under New York state law, driving any motorized vehicle must be done without alcohol, including motorized coolers. In various states, other modes of transportation in which driving is prohibited while intoxicated include lawnmowers, boats, bicycles, golf carts, wheelchairs and horses.

The "Cruzin Cooler" Web site features talk show host Ellen Degeneres riding a cooler. The site praises the vehicle, saying it "combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere without walking."

According to cruzincooler.com, the motor or electric-powered cooler can go up to 13 mph and has hitches to attach a wagon that can pull a 400-pound load on level surfaces.

I'd love to buy Mr. Bomber a beer! You can't just drive your beer cooler without a liscense!

watto · June 12th, 2008, 02:19 AM

I want a Cruizin Cooler! Now!

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Classic.

KaJuN · June 12th, 2008, 02:34 AM

Cruzin' Cooler > Segway

Can you carry a case of cold, refreshing beer while towing 400lbs of backup beer and snacks on your Segway? images/smilies/tongue.gif

TomCat · June 12th, 2008, 02:49 AM

I feel sorry for the guy though.

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Under New York state law, driving any motorized vehicle must be done without alcohol, including motorized coolers. In various states, other modes of transportation in which driving is prohibited while intoxicated include lawnmowers, boats, bicycles, golf carts, wheelchairs and horses.

Hmm, when are they going to outlaw walking while intoxicated?

epp_b · June 12th, 2008, 03:30 AM

They have, it's called "disorderly conduct".

Blind_Io · June 12th, 2008, 04:01 AM

^ or public intoxication.

I want to make one out of a keg. Put it on it's side and just throw a saddle over it.

AnGuRuSO · June 12th, 2008, 04:07 PM

It's illegal to ride a bicycle while drunk... I wonder if that's true too in Australia.

Blind_Io · June 12th, 2008, 04:59 PM

When I took a Defensive Driving course (yeah, I got a ticket images/smilies/sad.gif

) The guy teaching it spent a bit of time talking about the law. Apparently the best thing to do if you need transportation and are drunk is to ride a horse, after all, it's not a motor vehicle, so it's not illegal to ride while intoxicated.

Also, the horse will take itself back to the barn even if you are passed out.

chaos386 · June 12th, 2008, 08:26 PM

I thought the best option was to hail a taxi? You know, 'cause they're a little easier to find than a horse, usually. images/smilies/tongue.gif

ESPNSTI · June 12th, 2008, 08:28 PM

Well buying a horse is possibly cheaper than getting a taxi. images/smilies/tongue.gif

June 12th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#2
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,130 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 53	I want a Cruizin Cooler! Now! Classic. __________________ Thanks to Red_Bull for the avatar!

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AnGuRuSO Joined: Aug 25th, 2006 Last Online: 06:48 AM Location: Sydney, Astraya Age: 20 Posts: 1,019 Rep Power: 10	It's illegal to ride a bicycle while drunk... I wonder if that's true too in Australia. __________________

June 12th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#8
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 05:54 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,668 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 97	When I took a Defensive Driving course (yeah, I got a ticket ) The guy teaching it spent a bit of time talking about the law. Apparently the best thing to do if you need transportation and are drunk is to ride a horse, after all, it's not a motor vehicle, so it's not illegal to ride while intoxicated. Also, the horse will take itself back to the barn even if you are passed out. __________________ Life is like riding, you have to keep your balance to keep moving. Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division). founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

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epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 05:37 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,453 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 36	They have, it's called "disorderly conduct".

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