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Re:Lawmakers propose 'speed limiters' for repeat offenders i... by dmalvarado on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @09:03AM (#36970319)
I often wish vehicles were equipped with a regular horn and a "polite" horn. As in "don't mean to be a bother, but the light is green now. Whenever you're done checking your phone is fine."
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Re:Lawmakers propose 'speed limiters' for repeat offenders i... by NoZebra120vClip on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @09:19AM (#36970498)
I would like a polite horn so I can use it ironically.

I love these e-Scooters with their twee little mechanical bicycle bell that sometimes works. I induced some heavy duty road rage in a motorcyclist by ringing his bell.

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Re:Lawmakers propose 'speed limiters' for repeat offenders i... by 4gotunameagain on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @09:17AM (#36970477)
The message can be adjusted based on honking duration:

just an impulse - polite reminder

1 sec - acknowledgment/saying hi

2 sec - "why are you doing stupid shit?"

3 sec - "you will get someone killed"

4+ sec - "fuck you and all you stand for you reckless piece of shit"

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