People Can’t Drive!

[LightRoasted]

If I may ...

People Can’t Drive!

Apparently cars can't either.

Tesla on 'autopilot' crashes into deputy's vehicle in Washington state

There were no injuries, but there was significant damage to the patrol vehicle, the sheriff's office said.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Gilligan]

Is tires extending beyond the fenders still a violation?

Not allowed any at all now..the old limit used to be once inch beyond..

 

[PrchJrkr]

Is tires extending beyond the fenders still a violation?

It is, but it's also a good indication the that driver is an idiot. Nothing looks as stupid as a pickup with half of the tires outside of the fender wells.

 

[stgislander]

Not allowed any at all now..the old limit used to be once inch beyond..

It is, but it's also a good indication the that driver is an idiot. Nothing looks as stupid as a pickup with half of the tires outside of the fender wells.

Well it definately is not enforced. At first I thought it was only out-of-state vehicles getting away with it. (I guess they can if their registration state allows it.) Now I see MD registered vehicles as well. Especially the jacked up Jeeps that will never see a speck of mud.

 

[Gilligan]

Well it definately is not enforced. At first I thought it was only out-of-state vehicles getting away with it. (I guess they can if their registration state allows it.) Now I see MD registered vehicles as well. Especially the jacked up Jeeps that will never see a speck of mud.

Yep..only enforced during vehicle inspections. That's why I had to install those fender flares on the Toyota pickup..

 

[stgislander]

Yep..only enforced during vehicle inspections. That's why I had to install those fender flares on the Toyota pickup..

Seems like an easy way to make a few extra bucks for the General Fund.

 

[Gilligan]

Seems like an easy way to make a few extra bucks for the General Fund.

Easy now..you see how far outa the welding rig those tires are...

 

[stgislander]

Easy now..you see how far outa the welding rig those tires are...

Hey, you're the one always railing about people not paying their fair share.

 

[Gilligan]

Hey, you're the one always railing about people not paying their fair share.

Pffft. All I remember commenting on is how overpaid you are...

 

[stgislander]

Pffft. All I remember commenting on is how overpaid you are...

Overpaid?!! I'm looking forward to minimum wage going up so you have to give me a raise.

 

[HGMilstead]

If I may ...


Apparently cars can't either.

Tesla on 'autopilot' crashes into deputy's vehicle in Washington state

There were no injuries, but there was significant damage to the patrol vehicle, the sheriff's office said.

www.nbcnews.com

This is right wing propaganda BS. Please stop spreading dangerous lies.

 

[PJay]

NBC is now right wing?

 

[RoseRed]

MSNBC is now right wing?

yes.

 

[TPD]

And here we go again - 3 miles south from last week’s accident. Straight road. WTAF!

https://www.thebaynet.com/articles/...otor-vehicle-collision-in-lexington-park.html

 

[glhs837]

This is right wing propaganda BS. Please stop spreading dangerous lies.

Not propaganda, the car was on autopilot. Now, the idiot driver is the one at fault for failing to use the tech properly, but those facts are true. And I hate to break it to you, Tesla mudslinging isnt a right or left wing enterprise, it's pretty even. Right wing folks hate the EVs in general, la lot of liba hate Musk personally and also are enraged by the fact that Tesla actually expects folks to act like grownups and be responsible for thier crap. Doesnt fly well with the bubble wrap everything crowd, not usually a right wing attitude.

 

[GURPS]

Right wing folks hate the EVs in general,

I'll take a Tesla when they give them away, otherwise they are too damn expensive

 

[kom526]

Agree, and as much as I would hate to enforce a mandatory state vehicle inspection to force compliance of loud exhausts, I'm getting close to recommending that.

Montgomery County is already cracking down on the exhaust and I believe there was a piece of legislation in this past session regarding vehicle modifications in re: exhaust.

 

[glhs837]

I'll take a Tesla when they give them away, otherwise they are too damn expensive

Depends on how you value it, I suppose. That expense should also include total cost of ownership. When you do the math, it compares favorably to cars costing a lot less up front. Gas, oil changes, stuff like that add up.

https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/28/check-out-this-electric-vehicle-total-cost-of-ownership-calculator/

 

[GURPS]

Depends on how you value it, I suppose.

when one can be purchased used for $ 2500 bucks ..... get back to me

 

[glhs837]

when one can be purchased used for $ 2500 bucks ..... get back to me

That's gonna take a while. So its not too expensive, just too expensive for you. What model year BMW do you get for $2500? Ah, looks to be about 18-22 years old. We'll check back in about 2030 or so Of course, you could go all Rich REbuilds and buy a wrecked one...