These need to be STOPPED once and for all.

[jaF0]

This is the third or fourth one I've seen in recent days with a similar outcome. There is just no reason for it at all.

Missouri officer dies after crashing into a tree during high speed chase​

A Missouri police officer and mother of six children died after losing control of her patrol vehicle and crashing into a tree while chasing someone who fled a traffic stop.

 

[jaF0]

Plainfield neighbors concerned after police chase leads to double fatality​

wrtv|22 hours ago
Some Plainfield residents still have concerns after a Friday evening police chase led to the death of two motorists.

Veteran San Diego police officer, suspect killed in crash; second officer 'fighting for his life'​

Los Angeles Times|6 days ago
Police tried to pull over a speeding driver in San Diego on Monday, but the driver refused to pull over and instead led police on a brief pursuit.

 

[jaF0]

These are not chases of felony suspects, There are mere traffic violations.

 

[jaF0]

7 officers, 3 others hospitalized after high-speed chase in Spokane​

Seattle Times|42 days ago
Seven police officers and three other people were hospitalized Friday after three vehicles collided during a high-speed chase in North ... vehicular deaths caused by police following suspects ...

Three teens killed in crash with patrol car during high-speed police chase, NC cops say​

Raleigh News & Observer|47 days ago
Getty Images/iStockphoto Three teenagers were killed in a crash with a patrol car during a high-speed police chase in North Carolina, officials said. An officer also was injured after the ...

 

[HisArpy]

These are not chases of felony suspects, There are mere traffic violations.

Most cops aren't any smarter than a dog, when told to go fetch, they fetch.

 

[TastySuckToy]

Sounds like there needs to be more vehicle control: ban high speed capable vehicles, ban ownership of more than one, crack down on private sales, more thorough background checks on drivers, etc.

 

[Wylie3]

Sounds like the cops need better training in defensive driving

 

[YDB95]

Sounds like there needs to be more vehicle control: ban high speed capable vehicles, ban ownership of more than one, crack down on private sales, more thorough background checks on drivers, etc.

Is that your idea of a joke, or are you seriously unaware that we do regulate the right to drive a great deal more than the right to own a gun?

Who am I kidding, of course you know. I also note that you steer entirely clear of placing any blame whatsoever on the cops.

 

[TastySuckToy]

Is that your idea of a joke, or are you seriously unaware that we do regulate the right to drive a great deal more than the right to own a gun?

You get background checks and waiting periods to buy and operate a car?

Who am I kidding, of course you know. I also note that you steer entirely clear of placing any blame whatsoever on the cops.

Can't blame the operator, just get rid of the cars and the problem goes away!

 

[BrightShinyGirl]

Sounds like there needs to be more vehicle control: ban high speed capable vehicles, ban ownership of more than one, crack down on private sales, more thorough background checks on drivers, etc.

I agree. All new cars should have speed limiters preventing them being driven more than 65. More Americans are killed by cars than by guns every year, and we could save millions of lives if we cracked down harder on irresponsible car use.

 

[BrightShinyGirl]

You get background checks and waiting periods to buy and operate a car?

Can't blame the operator, just get rid of the cars and the problem goes away!

Drivers will always be irresponsible. That’s why we need more mass transit and bike lanes to provide alternatives to driving.

And redesign the roads we have to make them narrower. One proven technique to get drivers to slow down is to build roads in such a way that drivers always have to worry about scratching their paint. Works like charm!

 

[TastySuckToy]

I agree. All new cars should have speed limiters preventing them being driven more than 65. More Americans are killed by cars than by guns every year, and we could save millions of lives if we cracked down harder on irresponsible car use.

Drivers will always be irresponsible. That’s why we need more mass transit and bike lanes to provide alternatives to driving.

And redesign the roads we have to make them narrower. One proven technique to get drivers to slow down is to build roads in such a way that drivers always have to worry about scratching their paint. Works like charm!

I think AI driven cars will take over the vast majority driving needs sooner than people think. That would solve a lot of the issues you brought up.

 

[dmallord]

Sounds like there needs to be more vehicle control: ban high speed capable vehicles, ban ownership of more than one, crack down on private sales, more thorough background checks on drivers, etc.

Ban all vehicles except commercial and emergency ones. Mandate bicycle lanes only with recharging stations for them. Goveners on them to top out a 35mph. [Have I left out any other insanities? Oh, make them all walkable cities.]

 

[Chernosoth]

Traffic violations are police revenue. When to chase is a financial decision.

 

[YDB95]

You get background checks and waiting periods to buy and operate a car?

Not what I said.

Can't blame the operator, just get rid of the cars and the problem goes away!

Not what anyone said.

 

[Buffalogurl]

This is the third or fourth one I've seen in recent days with a similar outcome. There is just no reason for it at all.

Missouri officer dies after crashing into a tree during high speed chase​

A Missouri police officer and mother of six children died after losing control of her patrol vehicle and crashing into a tree while chasing someone who fled a traffic stop.

I'm agreeing with you on nearly all high speed pursuits..... there are are much better avenues for stopping criminals (ya can't outrun Motorola) the entire problem rests with the offending driver not complying with law enforcement....

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Pursuing high-speed perpetrators is what aircraft is for. So called high-speed pursuit in automobiles is a brain dead activity fuelled by excessive testosterone and a healthy dose of stupidity. Kind of makes you wonder what would happen if they wiped out a bunch of civilians. They probably wouldn’t care much. at least, not until the payments got made.

 

[DeluxAuto]

Most cops aren't any smarter than a dog, when told to go fetch, they fetch.

Are they dumb enough to doxx themselves?

Or even more less smart than you?

 

[Chernosoth]

The assumption is someone fleeing from a traffic stop is probably hiding bigger violations, like drugs or a body in the car. The person fleeing may assume the cops plan to plant drugs or find an exucse to seize the car.

 

[Philthy_Phil]

Most cops aren't any smarter than a dog, when told to go fetch, they fetch.

Most lawyers aren't any smarter than a dog when told to drink carbon water they lick themselves.