Florida Drunk Driver Tries Switching Seats After DUI Crash

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.

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. 

You're cruising down the road, wind in your hair, and the stereo cranked up to your favorite song. Life couldn't be better, right? Well, hold on, because here come those annoying drivers determined to ruin your joyride. From the oblivious ones who think turn signals are optional, to the speedsters weaving through traffic like they're in a Fast and Furious movie. There's no shortage of infuriating things they do. It's like they have a secret handbook on how to push our buttons.

You've probably dealt with tons of annoying drivers over the years. While the list of annoying drivers could go on, there are eight examples that stand out as the worst of the worst. The next time you find yourself near an annoying driver, take a deep breath, and remember that patience is a virtue.

Does the car's brand make a driver more annoying? A 2021 survey conducted by Moneybarn in the United Kingdom found that BMW owners were widely regarded as the most disliked drivers on the road, with nearly 40 percent of respondents identifying them as the worst and most prone to causing accidents. Audi came in a distant second at 14 percent.

In the United States, Insurify, a car insurance comparison website, released a report on the Rudest Drivers in 2021. To compile the data, their team analyzed over four million applications, where applicants disclosed their car make and model and any driving violations over the past seven years. The results showed that in 2020, BMW drivers were considered the rudest. In 2021, it was Kia Stinger drivers who took the top spot. Audi A4 Allroad drivers ranked as the second rudest, followed by BMW 4-Series drivers.

Ultimately, it is the driver, not the brand of the car, that determines their behavior on the road. While these findings may suggest certain trends, it would be unfair to make blanket assumptions about all drivers of a particular car brand.

Annoying drivers can really test our patience, but it's important to stay cool and drive responsibly. Remember, we're all just trying to get from point A to point B in one piece.

Here are 7 seriously annoying things that other drivers do on the road.

You know the type. They leisurely cruise along in the left lane, seemingly oblivious to the growing line of cars behind them. They show no intention of moving over, despite signs clearly indicating slower traffic should keep right. It's as if they believe they own that lane and everyone else is just passing through.

You're approaching a merging lane, diligently signaling your intention to merge, when suddenly you spot them—the driver who can't seem to commit to either accelerating to merge or slowing down to let you in. They teeter on the edge of indecision, causing a chaotic dance of hesitant maneuvering that disrupts the flow of traffic.

We've all encountered the driver who seemingly has a vendetta against personal space. They ride your bumper with an intensity that could rival a race car driver. Whether they're running late or simply have a persistent need to assert dominance, their tailgating antics create an anxiety-inducing experience.

Honking is meant to be a communication tool, a gentle reminder to draw attention to potential dangers or to express gratitude. However, a special breed of drivers wield their horns like a weapon of mass annoyance. They honk at the slightest inconvenience, from a fraction-of-a-second delay at a green light to a cautious pedestrian exercising their right of way.

We're all aware of the dangers of distracted driving, yet some individuals choose to engage in activities outside the confines of a moving vehicle. From applying makeup and eating full meals to scrolling through social media or engaging in animated conversations, these drivers treat their cars as mobile living rooms. Their lack of focus puts us all at risk, and we can't help but wonder if they have forgotten that driving requires undivided attention.

The left lane, aka the fast lane, is meant for, well, going fast. But there's always that one driver who decides to take a leisurely Sunday drive right there, blocking everyone else behind them. This forces other drivers to undertake risky maneuvers to overtake them, leading to frustration and potentially dangerous situations.

Traffic rules exist for a reason. To maintain order, safety, and efficiency on the roads. However, some drivers seemingly view these rules as mere suggestions. They run red lights, ignore stop signs, and make illegal U-turns with complete disregard for the potential consequences. Their actions create chaos and put everyone around them at risk.

It's like these drivers believe that turn signals are optional car accessories. They change lanes or make turns without a single blinker in sight, leaving the rest of us to play mind readers and guess their next move.