r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Economy_Elephant6200 • 9d ago

Overdone Driver crashes into police cruiser after failing to move over

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u/2Punchbowl 9d ago

Why didn’t the cars on the right move all the way over? Why didn’t the oncoming car not move out of the way. Usually, people right out of the way. So much stupidity in a short video.

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u/thatsfeminismgretch 9d ago

Why did the cop drive into oncoming traffic instead of just going into the open lane?

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u/condoulo 9d ago

Because in response to sirens drivers are supposed to move right, so it makes no sense for the cop to move into a lane where other drivers should be going in response to their siren.

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u/thatsfeminismgretch 9d ago

Then wait until they move to the right or go to the right and go around them. Driving into oncoming traffic when it's not necessary is moronic.

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u/ematlack 9d ago

When operating an emergency vehicle you’re expected to exercise “due regard”. I think it’s pretty clear that when the officer pulled into the opposing lane it was safe to do so. Any reasonable driver would’ve moved over out of the way (or at least stopped) and this driver had PLENTY of time to do so. While there are certainly limits to an officer’s ability break traffic laws, this is one is pretty cut and dry legal.

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u/WisestAirBender 8d ago

The cop was literally stopped. Gave plenty of time for the driver to react.

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u/pontiakaztec 8d ago

Found the driver of the Camry lol

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u/Fuggaak 8d ago

I hope they never drive.

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u/FattyWantCake 8d ago

I'm sure you'd feel the same way about emergency vehicles if it was your emergency they were rushing to... Right?

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u/thatsfeminismgretch 8d ago

Sure, if it was an emergency vehicle that actually helps. Cops don't.

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u/LivelyOsprey06 8d ago

Your opinion doesn’t affect the law. I hope you don’t drive

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u/thatsfeminismgretch 8d ago

My opinion about driving headfirst into oncoming traffic and then stopping in the middle of the road being illegal, reckless and dangerous? Because the law agrees with me on that.

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u/LivelyOsprey06 8d ago

The lane was empty. The car coming the other way was completely at fault as they had ages to react. Imagine it was a kid crossing instead. Suddenly you don’t react like this

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u/thatsfeminismgretch 8d ago

The cop also had ages to go around into another lane but stopped. Also, yes, if there was a completely different scenario happening, we'd be having a completely different conversation. Y'all keep bringing up situations that are not happening in defense of a situation that is. stick to what is actually happening and stop imagineering shit to fit your cop hero fantasy.

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u/LivelyOsprey06 8d ago

You act like if I’m not willing death on every officer I’m round the back giving them a blowy. Emergency vehicles get right of way and there was plenty of time for the car to react if he was actually paying attention. It really is as simple as that.

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u/ShowMeYour_Memes 8d ago

Cops report to medical emergencies as well.

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u/SoleyAmi 8d ago

I do dislike cops as well, but to say the Don't help is crazy. There's a ton of fantastic men and women who do serve and protect properly, and serve as a vital part of their community.

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u/StevieGMcluvin 8d ago

Ah yes, cops certainly never perform CPR, help choking victims, rescue people from burning vehicles or from drowning.