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Belikekermit t1_j6kzwzp wrote

No different than mopeds/scooters riding on sidewalks, cyclists not giving 2 fucks about red lights, pedestrians crossing the street midblock not even looking up from their phones. Everyone on the road is looking out for themselves, some are willing to take more risks than others, and yes this shit is a perk of the job for NYPD/FDNY.

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braininjury5000 t1_j6mx7j3 wrote

Both are bad and it's not a perk.

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Belikekermit t1_j6nsrs7 wrote

Whether you like it or not, it is perceived as a perk by them and they certainly use it as such.

If both are bad let's see more outrage about cyclists blowing red lights and not getting tickets. My point is NYPD is not enforcing anything.

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braininjury5000 t1_j6p4zd2 wrote

NYPD is not enforcing anything, you're right. It fucking sucks. They should enforce things, like... the law. Because they're not above it, even if they perceive that they are.

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TeamMisha t1_j6pfuqc wrote

I'd argue it is a bit different, having ghost/defaced plates allows you to do a lethal hit and run. While bikes are not plated and you could hit and run too, contextually one has a much much higher chance of killing you then the other. I rather take my chances with a 100 lb girl on an e-scooter then a 3,000 lb suburban with tinted windows coming from Long Island... but that's just me

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