A Florida drunk driver named Lance Green got caught by police last week for driving under the influence (DUI) in Volusia County. Now, this isn’t your typical DUI arrest because there's a little bit of drama and deception thrown into the mix.
According to FOX35, Lance, 59, from Port Orange, was driving his Ram Pickup truck on August 30th, around 9:40 p.m. He decided that rear-ending a Ford truck on the highway while drunk was a good idea. The two vehicles were rolling down the same road when Green’s truck slammed into the back of the Ford. Someone in the Ford got hurt but told the officers they didn’t need to see a doctor.
But it doesn’t stop this Florida drunk driver. Instead of facing the music like a grown man, Lance pulled one of the oldest tricks in the book... He tried to swap seats with his passenger, Susan Green. He figured if she looked like she was driving, maybe the cops wouldn’t know it was him who caused the whole mess. Unfortunately for Lance, the officers saw right through his little ruse.
When the deputies arrived, they noticed the Florida drunk driver wasn’t acting quite himself, showing all the signs that something was a bit off. It's like he had one too many before hopping in the driver’s seat. So, the officers did what they usually do. They asked him to get out of the truck. Well, guess who didn’t feel like cooperating? Lance. He ignored their orders at first, staying put and probably hoping they’d magically forget about him. Spoiler alert... They didn't.
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Eventually, he got out, but when it came time to take the sobriety tests, Lance wasn’t about it. He said he had back and hip problems, so he couldn’t do all the tests they wanted him to do. On top of that, when it was time for the breathalyzer, he wasn’t about that either. Well, if you know anything about DUI stops, that’s pretty much a guarantee you’re getting hauled off to jail.
And that’s exactly what happened. The Florida drunk driver tried to weasel out of the situation but ended up getting cuffed and sent to the county jail. They hit him with charges for DUI and resisting an officer without violence. His bond? Just $2,000.
Now, If you’ve had a little too much to drink, don’t think you’re clever enough to fool the cops. Trust me. You're not. You’ll end up in jail just like Lance. You'll look pretty foolish too.
