Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler

Monkeydad · 06-12-2008, 10:13 AM

Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler
'Cruzin Cooler' Can Go Up To 13 MPH
June 10, 2008
wftv.com

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 a talk show host 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.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-12-2008, 10:22 AM

I think it's total BS when it's something that you can do on your own property. I was drinking a few beers mowing the other day and my neighbor said I could get a DUI.

Schneed10 · 06-12-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I think it's total BS when it's something that you can do on your own property. I was drinking a few beers mowing the other day and my neighbor said I could get a DUI.

You should have mowed his feet. What a dork.

MTK · 06-12-2008, 10:27 AM

LOL freaking hilarious

Gives new meaning to "booze cruise"

Schneed10 · 06-12-2008, 10:38 AM

LOL!

Kind of lame that they arrested him but I guess it's not a good idea to drive the thing on the street when boozing. If you're at a picnic driving the thing around a park or something, I can't imagine there's anybody cooler than you for miles around!

dmek25 · 06-12-2008, 10:39 AM

what the hell was he doing in the street with that thing?

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-12-2008, 10:43 AM

I can semi-see having a problem driving it in the street, but man, some laws are lame.

Schneed10 · 06-12-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I can semi-see having a problem driving it in the street, but man, some laws are lame.

Yeah calling it a DWI is a little much. They just should have said look buddy that thing isn't street legal, we're going to have to ticket you. If you do it again we'll hit you with a DWI. That should have done the trick.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-12-2008, 10:55 AM

Gonna' get his license revoked for driving a cooler. LOL

onlydarksets · 06-12-2008, 11:27 AM

A DUI for that is stupid - he didn't pose the risk that DUI laws are designed to protect against. Public Intoxication, perhaps, but DUI is completely out of line.

firstdown · 06-12-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by onlydarksets

A DUI for that is stupid - he didn't pose the risk that DUI laws are designed to protect against. Public Intoxication, perhaps, but DUI is completely out of line.

Well he was riding on public street and what if he swerved out when a car was passing forcing it into on coming trafic. I do agree DUI is a bit harsh and the cops should have tould him just to get that thing off the road. There's a guy who rides one of those things around the parking lot at Redskins home games.

onlydarksets · 06-12-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Well he was riding on public street and what if he swerved out when a car was passing forcing it into on coming trafic. I do agree DUI is a bit harsh and the cops should have tould him just to get that thing off the road. There's a guy who rides one of those things around the parking lot at Redskins home games.

Same as if he was walking or riding a bike.

What if he ran into a group of pedestrians? Same as in a car or same as a person/bike?

A DUI in this situation is retarded.

firstdown · 06-12-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by onlydarksets

Same as if he was walking or riding a bike.

What if he ran into a group of pedestrians? Same as in a car or same as a person/bike?

A DUI in this situation is retarded.

If your riding a bike on a public street you can be charged in som if not all states. I don't think if your cutting grass on your property you can get a DUI but they might be able to give you a drinking in public.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-12-2008, 11:28 AM

Seriously, he might have caused someone to wreck if he's driving stupid on the road...

Still though, I agree that the thought of driving one of those tanked is awesome.

MTK · 06-12-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Seriously, he might have caused someone to wreck if he's driving stupid on the road...

Still though, I agree that the thought of driving one of those tanked is awesome.

Yeah I mean hey, if you're gonna get busted for drinking drunk why not be sitting on a cooler full of booze?!

I love how it's got a padded seat. Pure genius.

06-12-2008, 10:13 AM	#1
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler 'Cruzin Cooler' Can Go Up To 13 MPH June 10, 2008 wftv.com 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 a talk show host 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. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

06-12-2008, 10:22 AM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler I think it's total BS when it's something that you can do on your own property. I was drinking a few beers mowing the other day and my neighbor said I could get a DUI. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-12-2008, 10:27 AM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,427	Re: Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler LOL freaking hilarious Gives new meaning to "booze cruise" __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

06-12-2008, 10:38 AM	#5
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 44 Posts: 12,416	Re: Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler LOL! Kind of lame that they arrested him but I guess it's not a good idea to drive the thing on the street when boozing. If you're at a picnic driving the thing around a park or something, I can't imagine there's anybody cooler than you for miles around! __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

06-12-2008, 10:39 AM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 62 Posts: 10,672	Re: Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler what the hell was he doing in the street with that thing? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

06-12-2008, 10:43 AM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler I can semi-see having a problem driving it in the street, but man, some laws are lame. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-12-2008, 10:55 AM	#9
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler Gonna' get his license revoked for driving a cooler. LOL __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-12-2008, 11:27 AM	#10
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler A DUI for that is stupid - he didn't pose the risk that DUI laws are designed to protect against. Public Intoxication, perhaps, but DUI is completely out of line. __________________ Stop reading my signature.

06-12-2008, 11:28 AM	#14
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler Seriously, he might have caused someone to wreck if he's driving stupid on the road... Still though, I agree that the thought of driving one of those tanked is awesome. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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