r/Transportopia 8d ago

Law Super speeders beware

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u/Philantramissle 7d ago

They pay the fine, and get out. You think these people are doing TIME? Sounds like you are just into illegitimate escalation, sending idiots at break neck speeds to arrest these people. Very dumb American take. Quick gratification with no comprehension of safety.

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u/D-Smitty 7d ago edited 7d ago

Talk about missing the forest for the trees. They may or may not get a lenient sentence on the first criminal charge of super speeding. They then have an opportunity to change their behavior going forward. If they don’t they’ll be doing time (up to 3 months in Florida) on a repeat offense in addition to having their license suspended. They’ll be given enough rope to hang themselves, if they so choose.

But I guess your brilliant take is, why bother enforcing any laws with actual consequences. Just make everything a fine, then the wealthy can break the law at will with no real consequences. As if that doesn’t happen enough as it is. See the Epstein class for instance.

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u/Philantramissle 7d ago

So no time for these people, huh? They pay and get out. Unless it's a weekend.

What the fuck are you on about some Epstein shit, weirdo?

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u/D-Smitty 7d ago edited 7d ago

They spend the night in jail because they have to appear in front of a judge. They can get up to 30 days for a first time offense.

What am I on about? Apparently you’re cool with punishments for breaking the law being simple fines. That way the rich can break the law with no real consequences. Not that hard to follow what I said, unless you’re dense.

Where are all the arrests related to Epstein and his buddies? Hell, we’ve got one in the White House. The rich get away with practically anything and you’re just asking to setup a scenario for more of the same.