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newb · 02-20-2013, 02:19 PM

Saturday night I went to a local cruise night. Afterwards, me and my two sons stopped to eat. As we come out of the restaurant I noticed a gentleman who I am pretty sure I saw sitting at the bar, staggering across the parking lot. He had the telltale two step going that let me know he was intoxicated. After watching him get into his BMW I decided to take action. I thought about OnStars ability to track my location so I pushed the button.

The operator transferred me to the emergency response division who pulled up my location while conferencing me in with local authorities. She had given them my location before I even got on the phone with them. When the officer came on the line, I passed a brief description of the car and he verified the description matches the plate number.

I am not sure what happened to the individual as my two kids were sleepy and we waited for 5-10 minutes and he hadn't moved. I figured officers couldn't be too far away and left the parking lot.

I was impressed by the Onstar response. The operator was friendly yet direct. At the end of the call she thanked me for reporting it and told me not to hesitate to call again if I ever see this happen.

DefianceDan · 02-20-2013, 02:23 PM

Cool....I have yet to have a reason to push the red button, but it's nice to know it's there when I (or someone else) needs it.

Frid · 02-20-2013, 02:32 PM

Hope that caught that guy before he possibly hurt someone.

Kerr · 02-20-2013, 02:38 PM

Ive used it a few times,

Once for locked keys, the lady was kinda rude but we got to the bottom of it, she was all i need your pasword etc etc.. I was like look i dont know that, all i know its its the only 2004 GMC truck i have listed all the other cars are new, so simpley look at the year or "maybe" you can find it by oh i dont know GMC Sierra.

LOL.. they do keep tabs on how much you drive though, that 04 sierra is a back up truck for our company, everyone else rides Denali suv's or something else. Anyway everytime you take that truck out you get a e mail from on star that the truck is being driven.. guess that's a good thing but kinda strange as well.

PalmerGA · 02-20-2013, 05:22 PM

Ratfink! He was just sitting in the parking lot? Not driving? I wouldn't have called them since he may have just decided to go to his car and sleep it off. Just my opinion.

thahemp · 02-20-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Ratfink! He was just sitting in the parking lot? Not driving? I wouldn't have called them since he may have just decided to go to his car and sleep it off. Just my opinion.

Then he would have been fine when they got there because he wasn't driving.

mhoskins76 · 02-20-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Ratfink! He was just sitting in the parking lot? Not driving? I wouldn't have called them since he may have just decided to go to his car and sleep it off. Just my opinion.

Actually in Canada it is illegal to be in your car with the keys, even if you are just sleeping. You can get charged with DUI.

Here is a good article on it:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/theo-sa...b_1837156.html

INTIMIDAT3R · 02-20-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by newb

Saturday night I went to a local cruise night. Afterwards, me and my two sons stopped to eat. As we come out of the restaurant I noticed a gentleman who I am pretty sure I saw sitting at the bar, staggering across the parking lot. He had the telltale two step going that let me know he was intoxicated. After watching him get into his BMW I decided to take action. I thought about OnStars ability to track my location so I pushed the button.

The operator transferred me to the emergency response division who pulled up my location while conferencing me in with local authorities. She had given them my location before I even got on the phone with them. When the officer came on the line, I passed a brief description of the car and he verified the description matches the plate number.

I am not sure what happened to the individual as my two kids were sleepy and we waited for 5-10 minutes and he hadn't moved. I figured officers couldn't be too far away and left the parking lot.

I was impressed by the Onstar response. The operator was friendly yet direct. At the end of the call she thanked me for reporting it and told me not to hesitate to call again if I ever see this happen.

HUGE pat on the back to you!!! You probably saved someone's life.

As far as those who drink and drive... they should all be drawn and quartered.

*The_Blur* · 02-20-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mhoskins76

Actually in Canada it is illegal to be in your car with the keys, even if you are just sleeping. You can get charged with DUI.

Here is a good article on it:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/theo-sa...b_1837156.html

Some states do that, too. It's better that way. Inebriated drivers are dangerous. Even after sobering up for a few hours, you're not completely yourself. If that guy went to sleep at midnight and woke up at dawn, he might still fail a breathalyzer.

family man · 02-20-2013, 05:46 PM

Good for you! You possibly saved someones life that night.

90503 · 02-20-2013, 05:46 PM

Could have accomplished the same thing with a cell-phone call to 911...

INTIMIDAT3R · 02-20-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Ratfink! He was just sitting in the parking lot? Not driving? I wouldn't have called them since he may have just decided to go to his car and sleep it off. Just my opinion.

Really? Wow.

thahemp · 02-20-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

Some states do that, too. It's better that way. Inebriated drivers are dangerous. Even after sobering up for a few hours, you're not completely yourself. If that guy went to sleep at midnight and woke up at dawn, he might still fail a breathalyzer.

Yeah. Our state does it that way. The keys have to be in the ignition though. If he was showing intent to drive, then that's just too damn bad.

newb · 02-20-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Ratfink! He was just sitting in the parking lot? Not driving? I wouldn't have called them since he may have just decided to go to his car and sleep it off. Just my opinion.

Have you ever been hit by a drunk driver? I have. It is illegal to be in control of a vehicle while drunk. You do not have to wait for him to endanger lives to be guilty. By getting in the car in the drivers seat and starting the car(the lights came on and i heard it start) he is driving. Whether the cars moves or not. Get hit head on by a drunk driver or lose a loved one to it and see how you feel. Till then, shut the hell up and keep your opinion to yourself!

02-20-2013, 02:19 PM	#1
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	Has to use OnStar Saturday night I went to a local cruise night. Afterwards, me and my two sons stopped to eat. As we come out of the restaurant I noticed a gentleman who I am pretty sure I saw sitting at the bar, staggering across the parking lot. He had the telltale two step going that let me know he was intoxicated. After watching him get into his BMW I decided to take action. I thought about OnStars ability to track my location so I pushed the button. The operator transferred me to the emergency response division who pulled up my location while conferencing me in with local authorities. She had given them my location before I even got on the phone with them. When the officer came on the line, I passed a brief description of the car and he verified the description matches the plate number. I am not sure what happened to the individual as my two kids were sleepy and we waited for 5-10 minutes and he hadn't moved. I figured officers couldn't be too far away and left the parking lot. I was impressed by the Onstar response. The operator was friendly yet direct. At the end of the call she thanked me for reporting it and told me not to hesitate to call again if I ever see this happen. __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

02-20-2013, 02:23 PM	#2
DefianceDan VroomVroom Drives: 2017 50th 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 497	Cool....I have yet to have a reason to push the red button, but it's nice to know it's there when I (or someone else) needs it. __________________ 2017 H50 2SS MX8 F55 NPP CF5 RN2

02-20-2013, 02:32 PM	#3
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	Hope that caught that guy before he possibly hurt someone. __________________

02-20-2013, 05:22 PM	#5
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Ratfink! He was just sitting in the parking lot? Not driving? I wouldn't have called them since he may have just decided to go to his car and sleep it off. Just my opinion. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

02-20-2013, 02:38 PM	#4
Kerr Drives: 67 vette Join Date: May 2011 Location: va Posts: 69	Ive used it a few times, Once for locked keys, the lady was kinda rude but we got to the bottom of it, she was all i need your pasword etc etc.. I was like look i dont know that, all i know its its the only 2004 GMC truck i have listed all the other cars are new, so simpley look at the year or "maybe" you can find it by oh i dont know GMC Sierra. LOL.. they do keep tabs on how much you drive though, that 04 sierra is a back up truck for our company, everyone else rides Denali suv's or something else. Anyway everytime you take that truck out you get a e mail from on star that the truck is being driven.. guess that's a good thing but kinda strange as well.

02-20-2013, 05:46 PM	#10
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	Good for you! You possibly saved someones life that night.

02-20-2013, 05:46 PM	#11
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	Could have accomplished the same thing with a cell-phone call to 911...