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It's insane the lengths that some people will go to save a few seconds on their commute, while also endangering others.

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[–] unmagical@lemmy.ml 90 points 10 months ago (38 children)

I don't understand why these people can't see the cameras are there to protect everyone - including drivers.

Maybe because cameras can't protect anyone. They gather evidence for incrimination, not prevention.

[–] CommodoreSixtyFour_@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 10 months ago (15 children)

That is a bad take.

TL;DR: If you do incriminating stuff, you should be incriminated.

There are rules that every driver has to adhere to. The rules are there for protection of the drivers and the people that rely on the drivers driving safely. But the thing is: without consequences, some people show bad behaviour, one being ignoring the rules which are made to keep people safe. In order to suppress such behaviour, fines and punishment are used.

I have been driving cars for around 10 years and have gotten a fine three times. The amount I paid for it in total was roughly 10 Euros per year, which is less than 1 Euro per month. And I could have avoided having to pay this by just being mindful and acting according to the rules, which I did not.

If people feel like they should drive 120 kmh in a 50 kmh zone or even worse, without any proper justification, they do not belong behind the wheel of a car.

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 1 points 10 months ago (6 children)

TL;DR: If you do incriminating stuff, you should be incriminated.

Boot tasty.

[–] CommodoreSixtyFour_@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oh, yeah... so if you do incriminating stuff, say... acting in a way that directly leads to people being hurt, maimed and / or traumatized, you should just get a pat on the back. I will just have to presume that this is what you are saying.

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 0 points 10 months ago

acting in a way that directly leads to people being hurt, maimed and / or traumatized

If that's your benchmark then 90% of people should be considered criminal.

Out of interest do you support Israel and/or the continuation of the war in Ukraine or do you support ceasefires?

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