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Re:Lawmakers propose 'speed limiters' for repeat offenders i... by woodruffw on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @08:52AM (#36970212)
The US has no concept of “speeding in an emergency” for ordinary drivers. It’s illegal regardless: we allow emergency services to speed because they’re (nominally) qualified to.

And note: we’re talking about a city with extraordinary EMS and urgent care density. I don’t buy the argument that we need to allow repeat offenders on the road regardless, but especially not in NYC.

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Re:Lawmakers propose 'speed limiters' for repeat offenders i... by f1shy on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @09:03AM (#36970321)
I think this applies in most of the civilized world. Even Ambulance and Firefighters have to prove they were in a mission that required the speed. It is not a card to do whatever you want with the vehicle
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