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In reply to the discussion: You know, I'm not a cop-hater, but today.... [View all]hfojvt
(37,573 posts)97. I said jurisdictions may vary
so fighting the ticket might be a possibility, or it might not.
Lack of compassion? Am I supposed to have no compassion for the people who might be injured or killed because somebody is driving an unsafe car?
It MUST be true? No, but it seems to me the odds should be high. I have lived in perhaps 30 places (or more), and in 30 out of 30 of those places it has been possible for me to walk or bicycle to the grocery store.
But then, most people do not want to walk 14 miles, and probably many people can't do it. I am not even sure I could do it now, 26 years later.
Still, I would try it before I drove an unsafe, and illegal vehicle.
Maybe because I consider cars to be weapons of mass destruction even when they are properly maintained.
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I find it's best to be plain spoken; let that school know that you aren't asking just
MADem
Nov 2013
#40
I have a relative who did that--I think it depends on how much the beater you want to
MADem
Nov 2013
#48
I agree. It is better to explain the situation to friends or family and get help. nt
bluestate10
Nov 2013
#47
When hypocrites start talking like that, call them out to their face right then & there
johnlucas
Nov 2013
#23
Not me. I have a pair of $227 tickets to pay for brake lights & tag lights. I'm Black by the way.
johnlucas
Nov 2013
#26
Yes, you would definitely hear grinding and feel it through your brake pedal,
Ranchemp.
Nov 2013
#82
Here ya go... (Hey, Tree-Hugger...you may wan to edit your OP to include this link)
OneGrassRoot
Nov 2013
#15
Been there. Was taking a load of wood to market, in Feb., like maybe 15 degrees out,
toby jo
Nov 2013
#38
You decided you "knew" how far this DUer lived from a grocery store, and chided her about
MADem
Nov 2013
#100
^^ Good info ^^ So many resources for DIY stuff nowadays, which is great.
OneGrassRoot
Nov 2013
#112
Economic status doesn't excuse you from the requirement to drive a legal and safe vehicle...
Decaffeinated
Nov 2013
#115