Just a quick update about the man arrested for DUI while he was allegedly driving a motorized La-Z-Boy chair. Authorities in Wisconsin have seized the device and are selling it online, where the bids were north of $2,000 at last report.
Hat Tip: Many thanks, cripjak!


And just where do the proceeds go?
Posted by: Sore-nose Pat | Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Yeah, if you arrest someone for DUI in a car, they dont take your car. if they are going charge him based on the whole motorized principle.. why do they get to keep his "car"
Posted by: Searching | Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Yeah... I'm a bit confused about this also. Why do they get to keep his chair?
Posted by: T-Bone | Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Someone explain to us why they are allowed to confiscate and sell his property. It's not like he was smuggling dope in it.
Posted by: Tam | Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Apparently, in Wisconsin, if you get DWI number three, your vehicle can be seized or it may have been seized in lieu of a monetary fine.
BTW, the buyer/seller Q&A on the Ebay page is hilarious.
Posted by: LSCobra | Friday, October 30, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Is this where I go to make a bid on the motorized wheelchair? If so, place $5.00 down for me.
Posted by: 146 | Friday, October 30, 2009 at 05:09 PM
in minnesota they'll impound your vehicle and if you dont retrieve it in so many days it becomes property of the state.
Posted by: Aaron | Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 09:03 AM