DJR Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 is any of that legal??? meaning, cna the cops refuse? is there no accident scene protocol for taking blood when alcohol is suspected to be involved, and can a private entity enter the chain of evidence in a criminal matter?Who can take blood for these purposes? According to Sec 65(9) a person arrested for one of the drink-and-drive offences is not entitled to refuse permission for a blood specimen to be taken. However, an arrested driver can request that his or her medical practitioner be present. In accordance with the rights of an arrested, accused or detained person under our Bill of Rights, the accused can demand to be shown that a sealed syringe and needle is used during the taking of the blood. According to Section 37(2)(a) of the CPA, the people that are authorised to take blood specimens are “medical officers of a prison, district surgeons or, if requested to do so by a police official, a registered medical practitioner or a registered nurse”. Once the authorised person takes your blood sample, it will be submitted to a state laboratory for scientific analysis. The analysis enables an expert to ascertain the estimated quantity of alcohol in the person’s blood at the time of the examination and must be done within two hours of the alleged act.
ABrooks Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Surely someone like the PPA or the affected cyclist can lodge a complaint against the officers on scence that did not want to test the driver of the car?
Pure Savage Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 is any of that legal??? meaning, cna the cops refuse? is there no accident scene protocol for taking blood when alcohol is suspected to be involved, and can a private entity enter the chain of evidence in a criminal matter?Yes.
Pure Savage Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Surely someone like the PPA or the affected cyclist can lodge a complaint against the officers on scence that did not want to test the driver of the car?They have drawn the blood as per protocol. Once the registered official from ppa arrives the police just give permission. They won’t call their own dudes to take the blood. The PPA has set up a team of people who can draw blood etc to be on call for situations just like this.
Rob29 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Strength to the rider and his family. I wish him a fast recovery. And kudos to the PPA for arranging a blood test to be done.
capeviking Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Police refused to draw blood so the PPA got their own pathologist to come draw his blood on scene!! Proud to be a ppa member!unfortunately that blood sample will not be allowed as evidence
Pure Savage Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 unfortunately that blood sample will not be allowed as evidenceWill just have to wait and see. But if I was the driver I wouldn’t hold my breathe.
capeviking Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 I really think we need to make those pigs famous, that is outright disgusting that they don't call for a blood test on their own accord, lets get this to go viral...
porqui Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 unfortunately that blood sample will not be allowed as evidence How so ??
bikebloke Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 I really think we need to make those pigs famous, that is outright disgusting that they don't call for a blood test on their own accord, lets get this to go viral...they dont and even if someone involved requestes it of the other driver they still dont and if someone involved pushes it some lazy cop tells them that its slanderous to say someone is drunk and they still dont ..........you get the picture ....its far less work to do bugger all bare minimum than actually work for your money
gogo@ Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 they dont and even if someone involved requestes it of the other driver they still dont and if someone involved pushes it some lazy cop tells them that its slanderous to say someone is drunk and they still dont ..........you get the picture ....its far less work to do bugger all bare minimum than actually work for your money Is it not doing your job? Or maybe not actually seeing what the problem with drunk driving is? Because basically we have a culture that supports it.
gogo@ Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Any updates on the cyclist??? Jeez I just can’t stop thinking about how his and his family’s life just got screwed by some d1ck.
SO11271 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Just spoke to his brother. He’s out of theatre, but not really in great shape. His condition is stable though. Some specialists still looking at him at the moment. Injuries to the head and upper body. Extent of injuries still be fully established.
Mamil Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Well done the PPA --- this alone justifies membership fee! I really hope our fellow cyclist recovers fully and speedily and I look forward to updates informing us that the driver is punished to the full extent allowed by law. Sending good wishes to the rider and his family.
Thomo Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Jesus christ WTF is wrong with people these days. At this time of year there are usually 20 people taking a rest at the top thereI haven't stopped there in ages for this very reason.I rather continue down to the restaurant road where I feel just a little safer. Strongs fellow rider and fam - praying for a full and speedy recovery.
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