Losing your license from drinking beer at home

[twospirits]

I read this and it baffles my mind to think it actually happened.

Short story, A guy drinks a six pack a day, but drinks only at home and does not drink and drive. Good driving and work record for the last 22 years. He has this medical condition which his doctor claims might be caused by the alcohol. Doctor notifies the Dept of Traffic and they take away his license for having a medical condition that impairs his driving ability. WTF

Full story can be found here.


I don't see how any agency can do that. I find it scary they can deem anyone a hazard if the act was not committed behind the wheel.
What do you people think?

[YogsVR4]

The crux of the problem was

The law requires physicians to report anyone older than 15 who has a medical condition that could impair his or her ability to drive safely. If the physician doesn't provide the information within 10 days of the examination, the law states, the doctor risks civil and possible criminal charges.

Anthony Haubert, a PennDOT spokesman, said medical conditions range from seizures to poor eyesight to substance abuse.

Perhaps the doctor thought drinking that much was substance abuse.

Overall, I'd be happy if people drank less and that nobody ever drank before driving. But, from the entire story, I bet the guy gets his license back after the hearing.

[Hyatus]

Originally Posted by YogsVR4

The crux of the problem was



Perhaps the doctor thought drinking that much was substance abuse.

Overall, I'd be happy if people drank less and that nobody ever drank before driving. But, from the entire story, I bet the guy gets his license back after the hearing.

i agree, if someone might be impaired to drive its the same as letting someone drive drunk. i'm sure if he is cured he will recive his license back.

[-GS-]

thats messed, thats like arresting someone with a gun, because they may in the future shoot someone....

if the person isnt caught doing the act, or preparing for it i dont think that they should have to recieve and punishment...

just my 2 cents.

[Sean]

He'll probably get his license back if he has a clean driving record.

[taranaki]

The problem is quite clearly stated it the first line of the article.The guy has a heart condition.Obviously,if his heart starts acting up while he's driving he becomes a hazard.In much the same way as you wouldn't let an epileptic drive simply because he's not actually having a fit right now,commonsense dictates that if someone is at increased risk of passing out while driving,you don't let them drive.

The cause of his heart condition is irrelevant.The alcohol is not a factor in any argument as to whether he is medically fit to drive.

[Flatrater]

Now thats my state's govenment in action! I agree we have too many drivers on the road that don't belong and risk the lives of innocent people.