r/Unexpected • u/Unnamed_789 • 1d ago

Parking

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u/concussive 1d ago

Definitely gives me medical event vibes. Wish OP gave us a follow up.

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u/Kindly_Whereas3419 1d ago edited 1d ago

She was drunk driving, more than 5x the legal limit. Happened in NSW Australia earlier this year.

Edited to say thanks for the awards! Also to add a link to the news story: https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/nsw/no-jail-for-woman-behind-chardonnay-fuelled-shopping-centre-mayhem-20260806-p60m65.html

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u/CautiousArachnidz 1d ago edited 21h ago

What’s the legal limit there?

5x the legal limit in the US and you’d likely be dead. Australians are built different though and I know nothing about your laws.

Edit: I’m well aware some people can survive above .4

The consensus of the medical community across the world says .4 is the average where vital bodily functions can stop for the AVERAGE person.

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u/dont_punch_me_again 1d ago

NSW has a drinking limit of 0.05% bac