For those against speaking a motorists' language

[malaise]

before arresting him/her for DUI, just pause and imagine you are visiting a foreign country and they lock you up without speaking one word of English to you. I agree with the New Jersey court.

[uppityperson]

1. ?

[FSogol]

2. For those who think they know exactly what I am thinking

before posting his/her thoughts on DU, just pause and image that everyone isn't watching the same thing you are. :hi:

[Oregone]

3. I really don't believe men have the right to ride on the back of crocodiles

And damn anyone for disagreeing with me regarding this cruel act. May your leg be bitten too

[MineralMan]

5. Well, certainly women should have the same right as men to

ride on crocodiles. GLBT folks, too, for pete's sake, after all these years. But, I draw the line at children riding crocodiles.

[MineralMan]

4. Hmm...who is against that?

Is it an identifiable group here on DU? If not, perhaps a little background would be helpful.

[sui generis]

7. One of the facts of travel

is that almost every other country but yours speaks a different language. YOU have a responsibility to understand enough of the language to drive responsibly, and not expect to be coddled in english if you find yourself pulled over for driving down the wrong side of the road in England. So why is it Americans should be required to? If you're driving you have a responsibility in EVERY country to drive safely, and not knowing the local language probably means you shouldn't be driving, even sober. Do YOU speak Macedonian? What is your responsibility to a Slovak-only-speaking driver in America if you see them driving erratically?

I'm sorry, no pity here.

[MineralMan]

8. Tu as raison.

De veras.

You are correct. When I travel, I always learn enough of the local language to deal with very simple conversations and learn the road signs in that place, if I plan to drive. It's all on the web...even the language instruction.

[Gold Metal Flake]

6. Um... thanks for your concern, I guess.

WTF?

[CBGLuthier]

9. Mystery Solved. Since OP could not be bothered to make sense

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-07-12-dui-language_N.htm

TRENTON, N.J. — Drivers in New Jersey who don't speak English must be informed of the consequences of refusing to take an alcohol breath test in a language they understand, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday.

[Gaedel]

10. If you get pulled over.........

Just start babbling away in gibberish. The cop has to let you go.

[CBGLuthier]

11. You go right ahead and do that.

Be sure and write to us and let us know how it turns out.

[madinmaryland]

12. What was Gorn doing in New Jersey. Was Shatner in Jersey, also??

:wtf: