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In most states, CDL holders receive harsher punishments for traffic violations because they are licensed, trained, and should know better. In some states, they
by ortusdux 4y ago
In most states, CDL holders receive harsher punishments for traffic violations because they are licensed, trained, and should know better. In some states, they are even treated more strictly in their personal vehicles for the same reason. Truck drivers can lose their job because they were speeding in their free time. LEOs really don't like it when you point out the discrepancy between this logic and how they are treated.
- jacquesm 4y agoI called the police on the police for reckless driving in Canada and they were pulled over promptly. RCMP really doesn't like it when their reputation is soiled by 'the locals'. Best police force I've interacted with across all countries where I've visited and lived combined. It only happened once but it really made me feel that 'the system works' when those that uphold the law are not above the law.
- rascul 4y agoI'm reminded of a situation some years ago when a Florida Highway Patrol officer pulled over a Miami police officer for speeding in Florida. The Miami officer was fired, but FHP officer was harassed by other police officers. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-police-fire-cop-pulled-over-for-speeding-by-fhp/ https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-police-fire-cop-pul... https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-sb-jane-watts-miami-case-20170208-story.html https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-sb-jane-watts-...