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dutch777

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11. Since Covid there has been significant decrease in traffic stops in our area. One officer told me they just didn't want

Reply to Evolve Dammit (Original post)

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 09:04 PM

Jan 13

to be sticking their heads in with possibly contagious folks during Covid and their patrols have never gone back to traffic law enforcement at the same levels as pre-Covid. I keep griping locally they should do unmarked car traffic enforcement task forces for all the nonsense that is increasing. You have a task force with 8 or 10 officers in unmarked non-police looking vehicles and hop around an area and folks start getting snagged and you publicize it folks will start to be more compliant. When I lived in WA state, they used vehicles seized in drug busts and such as they were free and didn't stand out as cop cars. They just added undercover sirens and lights and the radio/computer set-up.

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Just experienced another "road rage" incident. It's becoming common. NEVER used to happen. Laws and rules are optional. [View all] Evolve Dammit Jan 13 OP

The big guy (djt) takes no personal responsibility,.... magicarpet Jan 13 #1

It seems that cars are getting bigger Jerry2144 Jan 13 #2

????? yagotme Jan 14 #35

I remember those cars Jerry2144 Jan 14 #54

Aerodynamics and "sporty" look. NutmegYankee Jan 14 #60

60's and 70's mustangs were kind of scowly. yagotme Jan 15 #62

Twice a week a DIY camouflage pickup truck with a "We the People" vinyl wrap on the tailgate... EarthFirst Jan 13 #3

Yeah. I have two daughters who are not as experienced as I am and I worry like crazy. One already had a "mishap" from an Evolve Dammit Jan 13 #4

I used Rebl2 Jan 14 #42

It's sad. We're going to be shooting at each other is my prediction. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #44

We just Rebl2 Jan 14 #58

We will be settling our differences with gun violence I fear. It is becoming unhinged. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #59

Maybe Worse, But Nothing New ProfessorGAC Jan 13 #5

Speed limits, stop signs and red lights are OPTIONAL in the NE. Evolve Dammit Jan 13 #7

I think they're optional EVERYWHERE!!!! a kennedy Jan 13 #15

Saw a stop-and-go at a red light in a small town in IL. yagotme Jan 14 #36

I'm in Lincoln currently... rasputin1952 Jan 14 #53

It has changed a lot. And not for the better. Rude drivers have no tolerance to give anyone some slack. Disgusting Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #55

They follow their leader malaise Jan 13 #6

Overall rejection of rules, laws and basic civility and safety. Pathetic Evolve Dammit Jan 13 #8

And not just in the USA malaise Jan 13 #9

Very sad. We seem to be hurtling into "might makes right." Not a new concept. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #23

I get the impression durablend Jan 13 #10

I'm worried you're correct proud patriot Jan 13 #13

Orange Julius has set the tone by example. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #18

Since Covid there has been significant decrease in traffic stops in our area. One officer told me they just didn't want dutch777 Jan 13 #11

They don't have to "stick their heads in with possibly contagious folks". Mariana Jan 13 #16

Yes, it's just an excuse. Traffic stops are one of the most Mike 03 Jan 14 #24

Really good idea. It's getting really dangerous Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #19

Cops are such fucking cowards. Aristus Jan 14 #27

One of the things that differentiates 21st-Century road rage from previous years ... Intractable Jan 13 #12

Very true. I think it is turning into the wild west Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #20

Hell, cars and trucks have been weaponized . . . hatrack Jan 14 #32

Just out of curiosity, couldn't they have also been armed in the past? yagotme Jan 14 #37

There are many more guns in circulation now. Intractable Jan 14 #39

More vehicles are on the road now too. yagotme Jan 14 #41

Is a rifle as easy to fire in a spontaneous rage situation as a pistol? Intractable Jan 14 #43

In my post I stated that pistols were also available during that time frame I was referencing. yagotme Jan 15 #61

This discussion is not interesting to me. Intractable Jan 15 #63

Rifles fall under the gun moniker. yagotme Jan 16 #64

Get a dashcam. flvegan Jan 13 #14

Very good thought. Any recommendations on brands? Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #22

I can only speak to those which I have personal experience. flvegan Jan 14 #33

Thanks very much! Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #45

Vlad gave Big $ to GOP and NRA Kid Berwyn Jan 13 #17

Sadly. It won't get better over the next two years minimally Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #21

I have no data that says road rage incidents are up Johnny2X2X Jan 14 #25

I would guess that 99% goes unreported. I only called 9-11 once in all the instances I've seen. Even with plate number Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #50

Is jury duty optional now? Nt LSparkle Jan 14 #26

Don't know. I've served twice. I suppose if you have substantive reasons?? Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #46

Not just road rage newdeal2 Jan 14 #28

Impatience. Plus Jacked up on whatever. Yeah Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #47

We had a class in HS "Drivers Ed." It was really good and included road practice. They don't offer it where we are. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #49

Folks seem to be ruder and cruder overall, not just when driving. Midnight Writer Jan 14 #29

Agreed 100%. It has manifested in the last 10 years. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #48

I like driving about 10 under the speed limit in the far left lane. I feel safe and secure there but, Hotler Jan 14 #30

I figure that finger is telling me, I'm the number one safe driver. multigraincracker Jan 14 #31

Yup. yagotme Jan 14 #38

My wife loved getting behind a city bus, Conjuay Jan 14 #52

Well, don't do that late at night. yagotme Jan 14 #40

Ya riight Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #51

The violent crime rate has been dropping during the Biden Administration Kaleva Jan 14 #34

One of my favorite Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey JoseBalow Jan 14 #56

Today you risk being shot. It ain't funny anymore Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #57

That's been happening ever since the COVID lockdown ended.... Blue_Tires Jan 17 #65

I don't link it to that necessarily. It has increased over time and I noticed well before covid. More people on the Evolve Dammit Jan 17 #66

Well there's definitely a lot more speed demons out there Blue_Tires Jan 17 #67

They think they are in NASCAR, but most are just fucking rude and unsafe. Evolve Dammit Jan 17 #68

Check out YouTube Blue_Tires Jan 17 #69