Australian DUI Ad Campaign

Old Surf Dog · 12-11-2010, 08:23 AM

This is graphic but a great reminder.

Warning - This video contains some very graphic material.

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Great Aussie Ad Campaign!

This is perhaps one of the most intense commercials that I've ever seen and damn well made. I think that Australia should be complimented on having the guts to "tell it like it is" and get this campaign out to all of its licensed drivers and to air it on TV ... it is very moving and very realistic … it has a very strong impact.

Pass it along to all of your friends.

Please click on DUI below:

DUI

geno · 12-11-2010, 01:02 PM

Thanks OL' Surf dog....... We have to be extra careful riding

our motos ! 73s geno

Fastfar · 12-11-2010, 05:47 PM

Very effective, and not a bit over-hyped IMO...having worked in EMS as a first responder for seven years I can attest to the carnage caused by drunk drivers.

dunc · 12-11-2010, 06:49 PM

being from downunder it seems to do not much to still deter the ones from doing the wrong thing
seems like a problem all over now
can only hope some will see it and it might send them in the right direction

we can only all hope and keeep our eyes out and keep out of there way on the roads

Doug Printz · 12-11-2010, 11:36 PM

Too Graphic? I think not! DWI is a serious crime. Any conviction of DWI should result in real jail time. If I had my way, any drunk driver that killed someone would be executed.

Tarsnakes · 12-12-2010, 02:21 AM

I've seen the individual TV advertisements from that compilation hundreds of times, but still find it a chilling (and timely) reminder for all.

Knife · 12-12-2010, 07:55 AM

Stunningly powerful. Brought tears to my eyes. I can feel the pain the survivors are suffering and will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

I quit drinking over 18 years ago. Prior to that, I could easily have been one of those who cause this unspeakable horror. Quitting was the best decision for me, and I've never regretted doing so.

If you do drink, please do not drive, even if you've only had one. Otherwise, your luck will eventually run out.

Old Surf Dog · 12-12-2010, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunc

being from downunder it seems to do not much to still deter the ones from doing the wrong thing
seems like a problem all over now
can only hope some will see it and it might send them in the right direction

we can only all hope and keeep our eyes out and keep out of there way on the roads

It states in the video that drunk driving deaths are down over half since the campaign began. That is a substantial reduction but zero drunk driving deaths would be far more acceptable
.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Printz

Too Graphic? I think not! DWI is a serious crime. Any conviction of DWI should result in real jail time. If I had my way, any drunk driver that killed someone would be executed.

I agree that DUI deaths should be dealt with severely but I don't believe that if your son or daughter was involved in a fatal collision whether or not it was actually their fault and happened to blow a .08 after a drink with dinner, that you would want to see them executed.

In reality there are varying degrees of culpability but in the laws eyes if you have been drinking and are involved in a crash even if it wasn't caused by you. They now have their scapegoat.

Old Surf Dog · 12-12-2010, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knife

Stunningly powerful. Brought tears to my eyes. I can feel the pain the survivors are suffering and will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

I quit drinking over 18 years ago. Prior to that, I could easily have been one of those who cause this unspeakable horror. Quitting was the best decision for me, and I've never regretted doing so.

If you do drink, please do not drive, even if you've only had one. Otherwise, your luck will eventually run out.

I think many of us have been there John. I remember my Dad being pulled over in the 60's when he was weaving all over the highway and the cop telling him "go straight home Mr. Franklin." I myself have been pulled over when I was young and told to have my friend drive and sent on my way. Sometimes with age and responsibility comes wisdom. Sometimes.

Alfie Cuaresma · 12-13-2010, 04:22 PM

As a Retired Firefighter I've just about seen it all not to mention the Army.
EVERYONE BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!!!! A safe and happy Holiday to all.

A Hui Ho (Until we meet AGAIN)
Alfie

12-11-2010, 08:23 AM	#1
Old Surf Dog Motorcycle Enthusiast Name: John Location: Downey, CA Motorcycle: Road Kings & Vstrom Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,051	Australian DUI Ad Campaign This is graphic but a great reminder. Warning - This video contains some very graphic material. __________________________________________________ _______ Great Aussie Ad Campaign! This is perhaps one of the most intense commercials that I've ever seen and damn well made. I think that Australia should be complimented on having the guts to "tell it like it is" and get this campaign out to all of its licensed drivers and to air it on TV ... it is very moving and very realistic … it has a very strong impact. Pass it along to all of your friends. Please click on DUI below: DUI __________________ Rolling with the Surf Dog “If everybody's thinking alike, somebody isn't thinking.” General George S. Patton

12-11-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
geno CCT One Charlie 251 Name: geno Location: Barstow, Calif. Motorcycle: 2004 BMW1150rt Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 639	Re: Australian DUI Ad Campaign Thanks OL' Surf dog....... We have to be extra careful riding our motos ! 73s geno

12-11-2010, 05:47 PM	#3
Fastfar Ride to work... Name: John Location: San Francisco Motorcycle: 04 FJR Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,290	Re: Australian DUI Ad Campaign Very effective, and not a bit over-hyped IMO...having worked in EMS as a first responder for seven years I can attest to the carnage caused by drunk drivers.

12-11-2010, 06:49 PM	#4
dunc Junior Member Name: peter Location: nsw australia Motorcycle: yam xvs1100 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 34	Re: Australian DUI Ad Campaign being from downunder it seems to do not much to still deter the ones from doing the wrong thing seems like a problem all over now can only hope some will see it and it might send them in the right direction we can only all hope and keeep our eyes out and keep out of there way on the roads

12-11-2010, 11:36 PM	#5
Doug Printz Kinda new round here Name: Doug Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Motorcycle: 2005 BMW R1200GS Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Australian DUI Ad Campaign Too Graphic? I think not! DWI is a serious crime. Any conviction of DWI should result in real jail time. If I had my way, any drunk driver that killed someone would be executed.

12-12-2010, 02:21 AM	#6
Tarsnakes Senior Member Name: Jules Location: Australia Motorcycle: Kawasaki ZX14 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 464	Re: Australian DUI Ad Campaign I've seen the individual TV advertisements from that compilation hundreds of times, but still find it a chilling (and timely) reminder for all. __________________ "Man is capable of changing the world for the better if possible, and of changing himself for the better if necessary." http://tarsnakes.com.au

12-12-2010, 07:55 AM	#7
Knife Senior Member Name: John Location: Downingtown, PA Motorcycle: '98 Honda VFR Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 391	Re: Australian DUI Ad Campaign Stunningly powerful. Brought tears to my eyes. I can feel the pain the survivors are suffering and will carry with them for the rest of their lives. I quit drinking over 18 years ago. Prior to that, I could easily have been one of those who cause this unspeakable horror. Quitting was the best decision for me, and I've never regretted doing so. If you do drink, please do not drive, even if you've only had one. Otherwise, your luck will eventually run out.

12-13-2010, 04:22 PM	#10
Alfie Cuaresma Senior Member Name: Alfie Location: Kihei,Maui,Hawaii Motorcycle: Honda VTX600/1999 Honda Goldwing Aspencade Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 261	Re: Australian DUI Ad Campaign As a Retired Firefighter I've just about seen it all not to mention the Army. EVERYONE BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!!!! A safe and happy Holiday to all. A Hui Ho (Until we meet AGAIN) Alfie

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