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[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 116 points 2 years ago* (6 children) For reference for those using freedom units that's roughly 60 mph in a 20 mph zone Bonus. In eagle burger land that will either land you: $200 fine and 2 points on your license (varies on state) shot in the face (dwb and reaching for a gun wallet) nothing (hello fellow patrolman, have a great day killing pet dogs) Source: I'm a red-blooded freedom loving eagle burger citizen permalink fedilink source hideshow 12 child comments replies: [–] AA5B@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (1 child) While true, it’s always the insurance and fees that get you. This is why I don’t understand states that post their speeding fines: they’re low enough to not stop anyone, but also don’t give the true cost Here in Massachusetts Your first speeding ticket … lose your Excellent Driver Plus Discount and see your premiums rise and stay higher for six years! Plus that kind of excessive speed will almost certainly also get you reckless driving For surcharge purposes, reckless driving is treated the same as DUI [or a major at-fault accident]. This could result in a huge insurance premium increase. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Okay so i know you're replying to the first point, and everything you've said is valid. However, I mentioned the inherent racism and corruption that exists in US law enforcement in a very tongue-in-cheek way, and your reply of "while true" was just… oh man, yeah, chef's kiss But yes, it's the collateral affects that really get you. Plus doing 60 in a school zone can absolutely get your ass handed to you in a very real and legally binding way lol (For those in countries with functioning governments, in the US 30kph is usually reserved for school zones during restricted hours) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Plus doing 60 in a school zone can absolutely get your ass handed to you in a very real and legally binding way lol Was in traffic court with a relative years back, and a woman was arguing that going 37Mph in a school zone when buses are unloading wasn't an issue because she was A) on the other side of the road from the school, and B) paying close attention. Because she contested it, and likely because of her poor defense, she got higher fines, court costs added, and IIRC, a penalty like safe driving school or suspension. BTW, her being on the other side of the road was because she swerved into oncoming traffic to put her there. Great times hanging out in traffic court in big cities... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think even Frank Caprio would throw the book at her permalink fedilink source parent [–] letsgo@lemm.ee 16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Freedom units? You mean the ones used by your British masters? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago If the Brits were still our masters we'd have a single player healthcare system. Still have an odd fixation on the monarchy tho. America, when chavs get money and declare independence permalink fedilink source parent [–] Godric@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Laughs in Marshall Plan permalink fedilink source parent [–] Default_Defect@midwest.social 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) People regularly do that speed in my neighborhood that has a 25mph limit. The only time I see cops around is when they're looking for the tweaker down the street so they can arrest him for whatever shit he stole this week, have him rat out other tweakers, and immediately release him to do the same thing again later. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Catch and release is vital for a healthy ecosystem. It allows for sport catching without impacting breeding programs. Done correctly, a sportsman can take progressive trophy photos throughout the quarry's life permalink fedilink source parent [–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (1 child) In the eagle burger state of SheetzWawa you lose your license if you're doing more than double the speed limit. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago That's probably true for your neighbor to the West as well. I stopped speeding when gas hit $3/gallon lol permalink fedilink source parent [–] iknowitwheniseeit@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 2 years ago I was in traffic court in the 1990s and saw a guy get sent to jail for driving 75 miles per hour on a 25 miles per hour road. This was in Virginia. The person refused a lawyer. He looked like he was maybe 22. The look of surprise on his face when he was led off to jail was priceless. permalink fedilink source parent [–] skyspydude1@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) In what state is 40MPH over not a minimum 4 point ticket? Even in incredibly lax Michigan, 10 over puts you at 2 points and 15+ is 4 points, and that's only on limited access highways. It's jurisdiction dependent, but you can usually add 2 points to each of those if it's off the interstate. They're also almost definitely going to hit you with a reckless driving charge, especially in a 25MPH zone. Burgerland can be pretty lax when it comes to speeding and reckless driving, and you might be able to work the fine/points down to that with a good lawyer and having zero prior infractions, but acting like a $200 fine and 2 points for doing 60 in a 20 is normal is just a flat out falsehood. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago A couple of years ago, the police here stopped a pickup truck driver going about 105MPH in a 55MPH zone, although people routinely drive 70. The driver just claimed that they weren't used to the powerful engine, and the cops gave them a warning and sent them on their way. (Wisconsin, for the record.) permalink fedilink source parent [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) TBH i was just making up numbers, it was more of a shitpost than anything. Yeah sixty in a twenty will get your more than a slap on the wrist for sure Unless you're a cop lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skyspydude1@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Fair enough lol. It can be hard to tell sometimes given our laws, but also the amount of people who'll make shit up/wildly exaggerate about the US and people believe it on here because US Bad™. Sadly the cop thing is basically 100% true and usually only gets worse the smaller the town/jurisdiction. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (1 child) While true, it’s always the insurance and fees that get you. This is why I don’t understand states that post their speeding fines: they’re low enough to not stop anyone, but also don’t give the true cost Here in Massachusetts Your first speeding ticket … lose your Excellent Driver Plus Discount and see your premiums rise and stay higher for six years! Plus that kind of excessive speed will almost certainly also get you reckless driving For surcharge purposes, reckless driving is treated the same as DUI [or a major at-fault accident]. This could result in a huge insurance premium increase. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Okay so i know you're replying to the first point, and everything you've said is valid. However, I mentioned the inherent racism and corruption that exists in US law enforcement in a very tongue-in-cheek way, and your reply of "while true" was just… oh man, yeah, chef's kiss But yes, it's the collateral affects that really get you. Plus doing 60 in a school zone can absolutely get your ass handed to you in a very real and legally binding way lol (For those in countries with functioning governments, in the US 30kph is usually reserved for school zones during restricted hours) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Plus doing 60 in a school zone can absolutely get your ass handed to you in a very real and legally binding way lol Was in traffic court with a relative years back, and a woman was arguing that going 37Mph in a school zone when buses are unloading wasn't an issue because she was A) on the other side of the road from the school, and B) paying close attention. Because she contested it, and likely because of her poor defense, she got higher fines, court costs added, and IIRC, a penalty like safe driving school or suspension. BTW, her being on the other side of the road was because she swerved into oncoming traffic to put her there. Great times hanging out in traffic court in big cities... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think even Frank Caprio would throw the book at her permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Okay so i know you're replying to the first point, and everything you've said is valid. However, I mentioned the inherent racism and corruption that exists in US law enforcement in a very tongue-in-cheek way, and your reply of "while true" was just… oh man, yeah, chef's kiss But yes, it's the collateral affects that really get you. Plus doing 60 in a school zone can absolutely get your ass handed to you in a very real and legally binding way lol (For those in countries with functioning governments, in the US 30kph is usually reserved for school zones during restricted hours) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Plus doing 60 in a school zone can absolutely get your ass handed to you in a very real and legally binding way lol Was in traffic court with a relative years back, and a woman was arguing that going 37Mph in a school zone when buses are unloading wasn't an issue because she was A) on the other side of the road from the school, and B) paying close attention. Because she contested it, and likely because of her poor defense, she got higher fines, court costs added, and IIRC, a penalty like safe driving school or suspension. BTW, her being on the other side of the road was because she swerved into oncoming traffic to put her there. Great times hanging out in traffic court in big cities... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think even Frank Caprio would throw the book at her permalink fedilink source parent
[–] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Plus doing 60 in a school zone can absolutely get your ass handed to you in a very real and legally binding way lol Was in traffic court with a relative years back, and a woman was arguing that going 37Mph in a school zone when buses are unloading wasn't an issue because she was A) on the other side of the road from the school, and B) paying close attention. Because she contested it, and likely because of her poor defense, she got higher fines, court costs added, and IIRC, a penalty like safe driving school or suspension. BTW, her being on the other side of the road was because she swerved into oncoming traffic to put her there. Great times hanging out in traffic court in big cities... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think even Frank Caprio would throw the book at her permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think even Frank Caprio would throw the book at her permalink fedilink source parent
[–] letsgo@lemm.ee 16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Freedom units? You mean the ones used by your British masters? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago If the Brits were still our masters we'd have a single player healthcare system. Still have an odd fixation on the monarchy tho. America, when chavs get money and declare independence permalink fedilink source parent [–] Godric@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Laughs in Marshall Plan permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago If the Brits were still our masters we'd have a single player healthcare system. Still have an odd fixation on the monarchy tho. America, when chavs get money and declare independence permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Default_Defect@midwest.social 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) People regularly do that speed in my neighborhood that has a 25mph limit. The only time I see cops around is when they're looking for the tweaker down the street so they can arrest him for whatever shit he stole this week, have him rat out other tweakers, and immediately release him to do the same thing again later. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Catch and release is vital for a healthy ecosystem. It allows for sport catching without impacting breeding programs. Done correctly, a sportsman can take progressive trophy photos throughout the quarry's life permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Catch and release is vital for a healthy ecosystem. It allows for sport catching without impacting breeding programs. Done correctly, a sportsman can take progressive trophy photos throughout the quarry's life permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (1 child) In the eagle burger state of SheetzWawa you lose your license if you're doing more than double the speed limit. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago That's probably true for your neighbor to the West as well. I stopped speeding when gas hit $3/gallon lol permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago That's probably true for your neighbor to the West as well. I stopped speeding when gas hit $3/gallon lol permalink fedilink source parent
[–] iknowitwheniseeit@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 2 years ago I was in traffic court in the 1990s and saw a guy get sent to jail for driving 75 miles per hour on a 25 miles per hour road. This was in Virginia. The person refused a lawyer. He looked like he was maybe 22. The look of surprise on his face when he was led off to jail was priceless. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] skyspydude1@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) In what state is 40MPH over not a minimum 4 point ticket? Even in incredibly lax Michigan, 10 over puts you at 2 points and 15+ is 4 points, and that's only on limited access highways. It's jurisdiction dependent, but you can usually add 2 points to each of those if it's off the interstate. They're also almost definitely going to hit you with a reckless driving charge, especially in a 25MPH zone. Burgerland can be pretty lax when it comes to speeding and reckless driving, and you might be able to work the fine/points down to that with a good lawyer and having zero prior infractions, but acting like a $200 fine and 2 points for doing 60 in a 20 is normal is just a flat out falsehood. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago A couple of years ago, the police here stopped a pickup truck driver going about 105MPH in a 55MPH zone, although people routinely drive 70. The driver just claimed that they weren't used to the powerful engine, and the cops gave them a warning and sent them on their way. (Wisconsin, for the record.) permalink fedilink source parent [–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) TBH i was just making up numbers, it was more of a shitpost than anything. Yeah sixty in a twenty will get your more than a slap on the wrist for sure Unless you're a cop lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skyspydude1@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Fair enough lol. It can be hard to tell sometimes given our laws, but also the amount of people who'll make shit up/wildly exaggerate about the US and people believe it on here because US Bad™. Sadly the cop thing is basically 100% true and usually only gets worse the smaller the town/jurisdiction. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago A couple of years ago, the police here stopped a pickup truck driver going about 105MPH in a 55MPH zone, although people routinely drive 70. The driver just claimed that they weren't used to the powerful engine, and the cops gave them a warning and sent them on their way. (Wisconsin, for the record.) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) TBH i was just making up numbers, it was more of a shitpost than anything. Yeah sixty in a twenty will get your more than a slap on the wrist for sure Unless you're a cop lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skyspydude1@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Fair enough lol. It can be hard to tell sometimes given our laws, but also the amount of people who'll make shit up/wildly exaggerate about the US and people believe it on here because US Bad™. Sadly the cop thing is basically 100% true and usually only gets worse the smaller the town/jurisdiction. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] skyspydude1@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Fair enough lol. It can be hard to tell sometimes given our laws, but also the amount of people who'll make shit up/wildly exaggerate about the US and people believe it on here because US Bad™. Sadly the cop thing is basically 100% true and usually only gets worse the smaller the town/jurisdiction. permalink fedilink source parent
