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In this case it appears he had a truck but no license. Seems like taking the risk of getting pulled over and cited for driving without a license is preferable t
by s0rce 8y ago
In this case it appears he had a truck but no license. Seems like taking the risk of getting pulled over and cited for driving without a license is preferable to drowning in a 13ft high storm surge, for me at least.
- AnimalMuppet 8y agoDuring that kind of an evacuation, the cops have worse problems than checking licenses. The risk was probably pretty small, at least during the evacuation itself.
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- gregorymichael 8y agoA risk calculation that's easier for us, seeing the aftermath, and having nothing at risk.
- unstuckdev 8y agoIt's hard for people outside the experience of poverty to understand it. It's not just a ticket if you can't afford to pay it, and can't afford time off work to fight it in court.
- toomanybeersies 8y agoHe could possibly be out on parole or similar, where getting pulled up for driving with no licence or registration could get you sent back to jail.
- jurassic 8y agoFor many of these people, even if they have a driver's license, the cost of gas and a hotel room is insurmountable. Many have their entire extended families close by so there isn't a cheap "stay with relatives" option that isn't also in the evacuation zone.