r/BeAmazed • u/girlysunshinehihi • Feb 27 '25

Miscellaneous / Others 96 year old speeder and judge

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u/OrionJohnson Feb 27 '25

But how fast was he going in that school zone though…

96 year olds are not typically known for their exemplary driving skills.

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u/TheElPistolero Feb 27 '25

They also aren't known for driving fast. A school zone speeding ticket means he was going faster than 20 miles per hour. "Old Man Is A Danger to Society at 25MPH" is not the headline you think it is.

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u/macrowave Feb 27 '25

Speed limit is important because of reaction times and time to stop. As we age our reaction time decreases. At 96 this dudes foot wouldn't even be on the brake before a younger person could manage a full stop. 20 vs 25 could easily be the difference between nothing and a dozen dead kids.