No DUI for Zamboni driver
A Zamboni driver, who was charged with DUI for drunk-driving on an ice rink, has won his fight to have his license revocation overturned. The judge says a Zamboni technically isn't a motor vehicle because it can't be operated on a road and can't carry passengers.
From the story: Peragallo, 64, testified at his trial that he did drink beer and vodka, but not until after he had groomed the ice. However, he told police he had a shot of Sambuca with his breakfast coffee and two Valium-pills before work.
this is what happens when you take Jesus out of zambonis.
Posted by: Stinky B. | Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Now if he was driving the Zamboni in a Taco Bell drive-through at 2am, I would think the charges would stick...
Posted by: aqua | Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 12:45 PM
Useful commentary as always, Stinky.
This case is a win for functional alcoholics everywhere, but this guy needs some help. You know it's a good day when you're starting off with Sambucca and Valium for breakfast.
Posted by: creighton | Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 12:46 PM
and a little beer for lunch followed by vodka for supper, creighton. ;)
Posted by: Tam | Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 01:46 PM
Thanks Creighton. I try and add a certain je ne sais quois to the discussion here.
Posted by: Stinky B. | Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 02:29 PM
Stinky..you're using ten dollar words here..whats up?
Posted by: The DB | Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 03:38 PM
Unless he drives his Zamboni into a market full of people...
...or somehow gets it out on the road and is stopped at a checkpoint...
...let the poor SOB kill himself slowly in peace...
I don't care if people want to stay high all day long as long as their actions don't affect others in any way...
...I'm sure the ice was fine...
Posted by: 3 dot guy... | Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 04:15 PM
Hahah... i ain't as dum as u tink i is
Posted by: Stinky B. | Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Yeah right. A 64 year old person on valium...for breakfast??? Drug test, drug test!!! Oh, I forgot, it's legal if you have a prescription....
Posted by: Mickey Mouse | Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 08:34 AM
that is correct, it is legal, so it shouldn't even be an issue.
Posted by: reade | Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Those ain't ten dollar words, they's Frenchie.
Posted by: jeano | Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Those ain't ten dollar words, they's Frenchie.
Posted by: jeano | Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Sorry, hit the post button twice.
Posted by: jeano | Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Not near as dangerous as the slugbrains driving around jabbering on cell phones.
Posted by: | Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 02:30 PM
Please Stinky -you have dug that comment into the ground-move on
Posted by: | Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 03:32 PM
I bet if he'd killed someone then the Zamboni would have counted as a motor vehicle.
Posted by: Corday | Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 04:09 PM
Should he be fired? Sure. Should he be prosecuted for DUI? No way. He was guilty of operating machinery at work under the influence, but not of operating a motor vehicle on a roadway.
Thank goodness for the protection of civil liberties! I think to celebrate I'll put on my shorts, black socks and sandals, pop a beer and hop onto the lawn tractor...
Posted by: Charcoal Briquet | Thursday, April 05, 2007 at 06:47 AM