r/BeAmazed Feb 27 '25

Miscellaneous / Others 96 year old speeder and judge

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u/Abject_Champion3966 Feb 27 '25

Yeah I mean I feel bad for this guy but it really does seem like he shouldn’t be driving, especially if he got dinged in a school zone. The story is cute until a toddler runs out in front of his car and he can’t brake fast enough.

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u/DaerBear69 Feb 27 '25

Jumping the curb because of hitting the gas instead of the brakes is pretty common amongst the elderly. At no point do they ever seem to question whether or not they should be driving, they just either see it as their God-given right or are too confused to know either way.

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u/NEIGHBORHOOD_DAD_ORG Feb 27 '25

When I see a Buick on the road I know I'm about to see some wild, white-haired drivin' maneuvers.

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u/MustardMan1900 Feb 27 '25

Its sad that America prioritizes old people who have already lived a long life over children. Just look at how many residential buildings and communities are seniors only. And how town meetings and such are done in the middle of the day when only old people can attend. And how cars are prioritized over safety. Parking lots are prioritized over playgrounds.