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

Miscellaneous / Others 96 year old speeder and judge

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u/Strong-Library2763 Feb 27 '25

“What America is all about” is weak social programs that make this necessary. How sad.

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u/FlyingMaxFr Feb 27 '25

Definitely. In my European country you can apply for transport for your bloodwork or any examination if you have a long term sickness like cancer. I'm happy to pay social security taxes to allow for that

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u/TheRealBobbyJones Feb 27 '25

It's a thing in America too. The better question is why did he have to speed regardless. It wasn't an emergency.

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u/demi_bralette Feb 27 '25

I don't think he was aware that he was speeding and he probably shouldn't be driving at all

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u/elebrin Feb 27 '25

Yeah, this guy was shaky as hell, and was leaning forward like he was half blind. Like, my dude, you probably shouldn't have a license any more.

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u/rhinoceros_unicornis Feb 27 '25

You say it like people have options. Provide social options before judgement.

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u/TheRealBobbyJones Feb 27 '25

Nonemergency medical transport exists. 

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u/Sasquatch8600 Feb 27 '25

Said it was a school zone violation so the posted limit is probably between 30-40mph normally but during specific school times(Drop-off and Pick-up, possibly recess/lunch) reduces it to 15-25mph depending on state. We have no idea what the actual speed he was reported going but they can be really strict about it even if there are actually no children present on the roadway. Considering he said he makes the trip every two weeks he probably knows the regular speed limit for that part of the road and was going the regular limit. That being said at 90+ he really shouldn't be driving anymore.