Cheech Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 i like the theory and agree with it however it forgets one minor issue99% people cannot drive. They absolutely have no clue how to handle a vehicle and it pisses me off to no end. Speed limits are without a doubt for money first and protection second. Just thinking about this has thoroughly reminded me why I hate people 99% of people on the roads can drive. 10% (and that's being gracious) can drive WELL. Not everyone is an enthusiast that wants to understand the finer points like grip performance on wet vs. dry pavement, what the e-brake is (besides that stupid handle in the middle that gets in the way of everything) and what it's used for, how to properly exit a skid, and so on. 90% of the populace just wants to get in, crank up their stereos, turn the little wheel and push the little pedal.Even though automobiles are mainstream, it doesn't mean that being a motorhead is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 haha on the 81 mph... Tops out at 140. Which is plenty fast for mr. inexperienced me. I agree with the speed limit raise to catch up to technology. But, I also think it should be regulated maybe by the driver, maybe in conjunction with the vehicle. More specifically, the driver's age. Anybody 16-18/21, regulate a little more. Anybody over the eyesight losing hump... Well, just make them take a driving test every 5 years or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 99% of people on the roads can drive. 10% (and that's being gracious) can drive WELLSpend any significant time in SW Ohio and I bet both those numbers lower substantially Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneedraggin Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I'd fight it - if the pilot is scheduled to fly that day he'll pass on court to get air time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I'd fight it - if the pilot is scheduled to fly that day he'll pass on court to get air time...No he won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneedraggin Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 No he won't.And you say that because...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Experience, and actually talking to the pilot after court.Why did you say he'd fly instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneedraggin Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 My experience with air cops over the past many years lol - of course, that was all in CA so maybe it's different here but every pilot I've known would pass on court to fly without a second thought. It has been a while though, maybe they are making it mandatory to make the court dates? Or maybe the courts schedule special days for hearing air cases? Dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Whilst I was BSing with them afterwards - I really didn't have hard feelings toward the cops themselves since they were "doing their job"; the assistant prosecutor, OTOH, is a different story....The officer was proud to state he's 100% on showing up, with 100% conviction rate. The ground officer was almost 100% as well, but he lost a case when a woman had a witness that said a cat jumped in the road and caused her to swerve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneedraggin Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 In CA they paid the cops time and a half to show for court so you never got the "no-show" freebie except with the air cops sometimes. I was in court once when a cop no-showed and the judge was about to dismiss when the defendant asked what would have happened if he hadn't shown. The judge told him there'd be a warrant issued for him for FTA and the guy insisted the cop be treated the same - and the judge actually issued the warrant lol! I know, OT - sorry but I love telling that story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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