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dennis03

I honked at a BMW driver and now my job is on the line? 😠

You would not believe what happened to me today. I was stuck in heavy traffic when this guy in a BMW cut me off to get ahead at a red light. He was so distracted on his phone that he stopped a few car lengths ahead, blocking me from getting into the right-hand turn lane. I sat there through the entire light, and finally, I just gave him a quick honk. That was a huge mistake. The guy got enraged and started following me all the way home, yelling and trying to get me to roll down my window. When I finally had enough and did, he saw my work shirt. He just started laughing and said, "I know the CEO of your company. We'll see how this goes for you." I've been a nervous wreck ever since. It feels ridiculous to think I might get fired over this, especially after I brought in over two million dollars for the company this year. #RoadRage #BMW #JobCareer #Cars #TrafficLaws

I honked at a BMW driver and now my job is on the line? 😠
schmidtgeorge

Why Do Cops Always Say 'Honesty Goes a Long Way' When They're About to Search Your Car?

I've been watching a bunch of body cam footage lately. A cop pulls someone over, gets them out of the car, and then tries to get them to admit what they have inside. I always hear them say things like "A little bit of stolen goods ain't no big deal, man, if you're straight with me I'll be straight with you," or "I'm not looking for a stolen item, brother, honesty goes a long way." It makes me wonder what the point is. They are practically going to tear the car apart anyway. It seems pointless if the person says "Yeah, I've got a stolen phone in there." And I talked with some friends. One of them said for a cop, having probable cause to search is good, but having consent to search is way better. A defense lawyer can poke holes in probable cause all day long, but they can't really argue with consent if you gave it. Plus, if a driver says "There's a stolen laptop in the trunk," that's a confession. It proves that the laptop belonged to them and wasn't just left there by accident by somebody else. A case where they find evidence is a good case. A case where the person told them exactly where to find it is a great case. #Police #Law #LegalAdvice #Curiosity #Honesty #TrafficLaws

Why Do Cops Always Say 'Honesty Goes a Long Way' When They're About to Search Your Car?
malonestephen

Micromobility Isn't A Problem In Cities, It's A Solution! 🚴

E-bikes and electric scooters are becoming more popular in our cities and for good reason. They are affordable, efficient, and way better for dense urban environments than big cars. But a lot of people see roads as being for cars only. This is creating a challenge for lawmakers as new faster e-bikes are pushing the boundaries of our laws. The biggest issue is mixing slow traditional bikes with fast e-bikes and even faster cars. Data shows that car drivers are willing to switch to micromobility if they feel safe. A great solution seems to be sacrificing some car lanes for a high speed bike lane. It would solve the problem of co-mingling and make everyone safer. They already do this in some places and it has been a huge success. Giving up car lanes for bikes would get more people riding. It would also help to naturally limit carbon emissions. As a cycling enthusiast, I'm all for these changes anyway 😎 #Micromobility #UrbanPlanning #TrafficLaws #Ebikes #ElectricScooters #CityLife #Transportation #Environment #Discussion

Micromobility Isn't A Problem In Cities, It's A Solution! 🚴
patrick16

Why motorcycles can sometimes legally run red lights (Yeah, really)

If you see a rider proceeding through a long red light while you're driving, that's not recklessness - there's a reason for it. In fact, this is completely legal behavior! Because most traffic lights use sensors under the road (called inductive loops) that detect metal to know when a vehicle is waiting. But motorcycles don’t always have enough metal to trigger the sensor... so the light never knows they’re there. That’s where Dead Red laws come in. These laws let motorcyclists go through a red light if it clearly isn’t changing. For example: 🏠 South Carolina: you have to wait 2 full minutes. 🏠 Utah: it's 90 seconds. 🏠 Idaho: wait through one whole light cycle. 🏠 Tennessee: lets you go if you believe the sensor didn’t detect your bike (yep, really). As of now, 21 states have some form of this law, including Minnesota, Oregon, Virginia, and Colorado. Other states like Alabama and Nebraska have tried to pass similar laws but failed. If you're a motorcyclist in a state without Dead Red laws, you can try lining your tires up with the cut marks in the pavement where the sensors are, or asking the car behind you to pull up closer and help trigger it. #MotorcycleLife #TrafficLaws #RedLight #Cars

Why motorcycles can sometimes legally run red lights (Yeah, really)
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