We need to do something about crazy drivers. They are injuring and killing thousands of innocent people each year. Can someone come up with a game plan here; even if it is just to save one innocent life? I want some ideas so that I can initiate this plan somehow through my brother who is in law enforcement.
2007-03-12 13:53:23 · 12 answers · asked by Lois L 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
People answer these questions, but have no idea what they're talking about..... Unbelievable.
You CAN call 911 for a reckless driver. Driving recklessly/drunk is an immediate threat to life and property.
It is NOT illegal to drive in Illinois while talking on a cell phone. And it is most certainly not nationwide.
Your game plan shoud be to call 911 when you see someone driving dangerously. And be prepared to sign complaints and spend alot of time going to court to testify what you witnessed if you think it's that important. Unless the officer sees the violation happening, they will need someone to sign a complaint in order for them to stop the vehicle.
2007-03-12 15:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by the_mr911 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can understand your thinking and it would be pretty bad if that person hit another less vigilant driver with a car full of kids but i would imagine the person driving like that maybe doing so because they are avoiding the slow drivers who are driving like complete wuckfits in the fast lane.
If I saw someone driving like that but they were inaccurate and sloppy about where they were putting the car then I would take the number plate and inform the police later (when could use my phone) in case they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
I have seen lots of people drive accurately and aggressively fast and usually in the direction of the local hospital (perhaps with an injured person or a 'birthing' mother in the back).
If you take some time to think then there is usually a reason for their actions.
However if it is a couple of 'cheeser-racers' in modded chav cars then by all means report them to the police.
2007-03-12 16:15:41 · answer #2 · answered by markels65 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea you should call 911!
idea 1: you could have it be a law 2 call the police if you see unsafe driveing behavior.
idea 2: you could have videos camras on every stop light or somrthing like that.
idea 3: we could have a reward 4 people who call the police about the "maniac drivers" even if the reward is silly like a free ice cream at cold stone or a 50% off cupon 4 a pair of jeans at old navy or something like that!!!
hope it helped, i think that we need a "game plan to" good 4 you 4 going and getting ideas so you can ttalk 2 your bro. adn get laws enforced!!!
2007-03-12 14:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by got.to.get.over.him. =] 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
actually the better idea would be to call the local police rather than 911. save 911 for a real emergency like if the driver hit another car and it sent it skidding off and people might be hurt.. otherwise call the police directly and then their dispatch can move the closest cars to the situation.
2007-03-13 13:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a hypothetical scenario:
Some meathead is driving way too fast, and is cutting in and out of traffic. He tries to cut in front of you, but instead sends his car slamming into yours. Your car crashes into a guardrail, and he speeds off, leaving you with a totaled car and a broken leg.
Same situation, only this time you're one of the witnesses of the above incident. You have to stop and wait for the cops to arrive so you can relay to them what you saw. You now must call your supervisor to let him know that you will be late for work.
Same situation again, this time you're one of the hundreds of motorists who will be stuck in traffic as the rescue crews clean up the mess the idiot left. You have a doctor's appointment in ten minutes, and it's probably going to be another twenty before you get there. You must now call ahead to tell him you'll be late.
I don't know about you, but I think it's well worth the call to the police.
2007-03-13 04:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Jared G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not a bad idea to call 911 when there is an unsafe act being committed. If you knew that some one could get hurt then I say for the safety of the public you have a duty. Just my opinion. Good luck and thanks for helping to keep my streets safe.
2007-03-12 13:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by 84cj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a judgment call.
Everybody thinks people going slower than them are "idiots" and people going faster than them are "maniacs". But I'm not going to waste the cops' time with my political view on that.
If I really think they're hazardous, i.e. reckless, then yes. If I think they're drunk or drugged, then hell yes.
You can change the world, but play it right, invest your time in effective ways and make sure your cause is just.
2007-03-12 17:13:47 · answer #7 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OH, brother. It's nice to be a young idealistic type trying to change the world, but someday you will realize there are more important things you should have concentrated your efforts on, like amassing wealth. Only THEN will you have enough power to make a difference.
2007-03-13 01:06:16 · answer #8 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone that zig-zags in and out of traffic is an unsafe driver. A person that goes 5mph below flow of traffic is an unsafe driver. A person that drives in the fast lane and says "go around if you want to go faster" is an unsafe driver. Just because a person drives fast and make abrupt moves does not mean he/she is unsafe. I drive that way and have not killed one person much less been in accident. Why?...cause I know how to control my vehicle offensivly and defensivly.
I vacationed in Mexico a few years back. For the way I drive, their driving scared me. However, I noticed one thing. I did not see cars full of dents and pieces falling off. The reason, everyone was driving the same way. Everyone knew what to expect.
2007-03-12 14:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No. 911 is for life-threatening emergencies. This situation does not qualify.
2007-03-12 15:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋