Date:         Sat, 7 Jun 2003 00:16:35 -0400
Reply-To:     john Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         john Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Alcohol + the vanagon
Comments: To: Shawn.Luft@COMPLETIONS.BOMBARDIER.COM
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> What do you all think about this?

Rule that I've heard is: if you have the keys in the ignition and you're in
the car you're fair game. Doesn't matter if the van is moving or not. I
wouldn't try it with the keys out of the ignition either since I've fought
the law and lost (deserved it, too).

BTW- a couple weeks ago a local guy totaled his Vanagon not far from me. He
had gotten into a 'road rage' incident the previous day where he was shot at
and I guess went w/ friends to celebrate his good fortune. After too much
celebration he lost control, spun and hit the left mid/rear against a tree.
He and a passenger w/ seatbelts on are alive. The third guy was unbelted and
didn't make it.

Lessons learned:
- don't drink and drive (duh I know)
- wear your seatbelt
- luck catches up with you, even in a Vanagon

John
(Dry)