Southern Maryland Bad Drivers

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BernieP

Resident PIA
glhs837 said:
I would peg the amount of drivers who stay in that right turn only lane coming west towards the bridge due to "being caught out through ignorance" as far lower than those who use it to bypass the left lane getting slowed by folks taking the left in front of that small shop[ping center with 7-11. I base that on the fact that they keep going long after the first turn arrows on the road and wait til the last second to signal and force a way in. Usually long after they corss into the area where the line turns solid.

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Not disputing that, I've been in the left lane, "pushing" the limit and see people hauling ass down the right to try and pass all the traffic
Thing is, they hit the bridge and jam on the breaks, going below 45. Then start to break check anyone who gets too close for their comfort.

I'm just envious of those with vehicles who clearly have an equipment violation that don't ever seem to get stopped.
I got pulled over by a trooper because my license plate lights were dull. He couldn't read my plate, in the dark, with his lights off.
Yet you see people with the tinted glass over their plates, windows blacked out, apparently the "blackout:" lenses on lights are not legal (in some states).

FWIW, I had two solutions, buy extra bright bulbs and hope they worked or go to a dealer and get new covers.
14 year vehicle tends to weather and dull a bit - plastic doesn't clean up like glass would.
 
awpitt

awpitt

Main Streeter
vraiblonde said:
Looks like a lawsuit waiting to happen. That's why we remove pics of license plates and other identifiers on here - we had a lawyer explain to us that it was just asking for problems.
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Why would it be a lawsuit waiting to happen? Vehicles and thus licence plates are out and about in the public domain. If you can, I'd be interested in hearing why the lawyer cautioned you against this sort of stuff.
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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awpitt said:
Why would it be a lawsuit waiting to happen? Vehicles and thus licence plates are out and about in the public domain. If you can, I'd be interested in hearing why the lawyer cautioned you against this sort of stuff.
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Because people are innocent until proven guilty in this country. For all we know, the anonymous person on the internet made the whole story up because they have a personal vendetta.

Yes, I understand that WashPo, CNN, etc, do it all the time and just pay some judge to get them off the hook and screw over the person they falsely accused, but we're not that type of organization.
 
awpitt

awpitt

Main Streeter
vraiblonde said:
Because people are innocent until proven guilty in this country. For all we know, the anonymous person on the internet made the whole story up because they have a personal vendetta.

Yes, I understand that WashPo, CNN, etc, do it all the time and just pay some judge to get them off the hook and screw over the person they falsely accused, but we're not that type of organization.
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Thanks. I wouldn't be inclined to post someones car picture on there but must admit, there are some terrible parking jobs that have been posted. I mean if someone can't do the simple job of parking, I can't imaging how bad their driving skills are.
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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awpitt said:
Thanks. I wouldn't be inclined to post someones car picture on there but must admit, there are some terrible parking jobs that have been posted. I mean if someone can't do the simple job of parking, I can't imaging how bad their driving skills are.
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Just black out the license plate and you're good.
 
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BernieP

Resident PIA
vraiblonde said:
Because people are innocent until proven guilty in this country. For all we know, the anonymous person on the internet made the whole story up because they have a personal vendetta.

Yes, I understand that WashPo, CNN, etc, do it all the time and just pay some judge to get them off the hook and screw over the person they falsely accused, but we're not that type of organization.
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Yes, true

Pay, well they have more lawyers and they can claim freedom of the press, for some reason if they claim "PRESS" it gives them a get out of free pass on liable and slander. If we do it, because we can't say "I'm a reporter" we get sued out the ying yang.

With the doxing gong on, and the violent reactions, I would be hesitant. It's not like law enforcement is going to act on a complaint.

I'm also at the point were I have just accepted that there are people who I would love to shoot in the ass, because they are a pain in the ass.
People seem to have an excuse, that they fell is legit, to break rules or be just inconsiderate or rude.

For example, there are many buildings on base that do not have ample parking to start with. But there are those folks who feel they have the right to occupy multiple spots. They have a reason to do so, they didn't have time to disconnect the trailer, they are going fishing after work, etc.
The last part of their rationale is the best part, they tell you that it's your problem, just get their earlier.
 
PeoplesElbow

PeoplesElbow

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I am embarassed, I just got back from a month in New Jersey and I have to say as rude as the people and drivers are they that they are way better and smarter drivers than the ones in southern Maryland. Once I hit Annapolis I know I am back in MD by the shitty driving. FWIW the eastern shore drivers are fine.
 
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WheezyCarl

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Followed the original page for about 24hrs. I had road rage from just reading the posts, viewing the pictures and the idiotic comments that followed. Enough was enough.
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
Butthead drivers?? I've got a boy with a chicken!!
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