WOW ANOTHER VICTIM OF STREET RACING
12-03-2007, 08:32 PM
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well......at least it didn't take off like the focus but still... 
12-04-2007, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Soulquarian
Very tragic stuff.
However, I still do not think street racing is as evil as everyone says. I don't think weaving through traffic counts as racing either though
However, I still do not think street racing is as evil as everyone says. I don't think weaving through traffic counts as racing either though
12-04-2007, 01:50 AM
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things like this that makes it much more difficult for everyone else.
so this happened last night? maybe the teen drove off thinking she was a minor and thought she could get away with it.
the scion at least pulled over.
IMO running from police in LA is ridiculous. There is no way the fleeing car can get away, with helicopters and cops everywhere in the city.
so this happened last night? maybe the teen drove off thinking she was a minor and thought she could get away with it.
the scion at least pulled over.
IMO running from police in LA is ridiculous. There is no way the fleeing car can get away, with helicopters and cops everywhere in the city.
12-04-2007, 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Soulquarian
Very tragic stuff.
However, I still do not think street racing is as evil as everyone says. I don't think weaving through traffic counts as racing either though
However, I still do not think street racing is as evil as everyone says. I don't think weaving through traffic counts as racing either though
Sorry, but statistically speaking, the whole "street racing = death, destruction, and mayhem" reasoning is extremely untrue. Over a 1 in 30,000 chance.
12-04-2007, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Soulquarian
Originally Posted by shadow12one
Originally Posted by Soulquarian
Very tragic stuff.
However, I still do not think street racing is as evil as everyone says. I don't think weaving through traffic counts as racing either though
However, I still do not think street racing is as evil as everyone says. I don't think weaving through traffic counts as racing either though
Sorry, but statistically speaking, the whole "street racing = death, destruction, and mayhem" reasoning is extremely untrue. Over a 1 in 30,000 chance.
12-04-2007, 04:16 AM
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Stop believing the hype..
Originally Posted by Soulquarian
In 2001, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that police listed street racing as a factor in 135 fatal crashes. The total was up from 72 street-racing-related fatalities reported in 2000
This past year, 2,600 deaths were caused by cell phone use while driving...
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 – 39 percent of the total traffic fatalities for the year.
Total Motor Vehicle fatalities in 2005 - 43,443
Penalties for Street Racing
You can be arrested and have your car impounded for 30 days.
If convicted of street racing or aiding and abetting a street race, you can be imprisoned for up to three months and fined up to $1,000. Spectators are subject to penalties as well.
Your driver's license can be revoked.
Your car insurance may be cancelled or the rates dramatically increased.
Cars in and around illegal street races are often issued equipment violations
Penalties for Drunk Driving
Suspended license
Car confiscated after 3RD offence.
AA Meetings
Jail time
Penalties for Driving and using a cell phone
None (yet)
So basically, everyone needs to get off of their high horses. the amount of deaths due to street racing is incredibly minor when compared to that off cell phone use. Yes, all of you that talk while you drive are statistically worse than any street racer. Doesn't matter if you use a bluetooth either, countless studies have shown that it's not holding the phone that causes accidents, it's the act of being in a conversation while driving.
When compared to talking on a cell, street racing doesn't even cause 6% of the total deaths that result from cell phone usage. When compared to drunk driving, street racing doesn't even cause 1% of the total deaths that result from drunk driving. In relation to the total combined automotive deaths of 2005, street racing accounts for 0.3%! In fact, there are more deaths due to smog in the US than street racing! So if you deleted your cats, have a straight pipe, or have headers, you're a killer too...
There are far more deaths due to drunk driving, despite the penalties being far less. Your car can be impounded on your first street racing offense, but if it's a DUI it's the THIRD offense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...n_U.S._by_year
http://www.alcoholalert.com/drunk-dr...tatistics.html
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/dru...ng_Charge.html
http://www.nhra.com/streetlegal/stats.html
This past year, 2,600 deaths were caused by cell phone use while driving...
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 – 39 percent of the total traffic fatalities for the year.
Total Motor Vehicle fatalities in 2005 - 43,443
Penalties for Street Racing
You can be arrested and have your car impounded for 30 days.
If convicted of street racing or aiding and abetting a street race, you can be imprisoned for up to three months and fined up to $1,000. Spectators are subject to penalties as well.
Your driver's license can be revoked.
Your car insurance may be cancelled or the rates dramatically increased.
Cars in and around illegal street races are often issued equipment violations
Penalties for Drunk Driving
Suspended license
Car confiscated after 3RD offence.
AA Meetings
Jail time
Penalties for Driving and using a cell phone
None (yet)
So basically, everyone needs to get off of their high horses. the amount of deaths due to street racing is incredibly minor when compared to that off cell phone use. Yes, all of you that talk while you drive are statistically worse than any street racer. Doesn't matter if you use a bluetooth either, countless studies have shown that it's not holding the phone that causes accidents, it's the act of being in a conversation while driving.
When compared to talking on a cell, street racing doesn't even cause 6% of the total deaths that result from cell phone usage. When compared to drunk driving, street racing doesn't even cause 1% of the total deaths that result from drunk driving. In relation to the total combined automotive deaths of 2005, street racing accounts for 0.3%! In fact, there are more deaths due to smog in the US than street racing! So if you deleted your cats, have a straight pipe, or have headers, you're a killer too...
There are far more deaths due to drunk driving, despite the penalties being far less. Your car can be impounded on your first street racing offense, but if it's a DUI it's the THIRD offense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...n_U.S._by_year
http://www.alcoholalert.com/drunk-dr...tatistics.html
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/dru...ng_Charge.html
http://www.nhra.com/streetlegal/stats.html
Originally Posted by Soulquarian
LOL. Even if that hypothetical question did happen, do you really believe the number of DEATHS due to street racing would jump from 0.3% of the nation's total to even 3%? Highly unlikely.
Forensics pal. There are MANY ways the cops can tell you were street racing without having an eye witness. Besides, how many people are going to say they got in accident because they were drinking, or even texting?
All the numbers have the potential for error. Doesn't change the point that in theory you're more likely to die driving the speed limit on your way home from a street race than participating in one.
Some more interesting statistics:
Lightning accounted for 46 deaths in the U.S. in 2004. That's only a 35% difference from deaths from street racing.
According the United States Census Bureau, there are 303,306,272 people in the United States. Street racing = 135 deaths. You have nearly a 1 in 30,000 chance of dying due to street racing...
Forensics pal. There are MANY ways the cops can tell you were street racing without having an eye witness. Besides, how many people are going to say they got in accident because they were drinking, or even texting?
All the numbers have the potential for error. Doesn't change the point that in theory you're more likely to die driving the speed limit on your way home from a street race than participating in one.
Some more interesting statistics:
Lightning accounted for 46 deaths in the U.S. in 2004. That's only a 35% difference from deaths from street racing.
According the United States Census Bureau, there are 303,306,272 people in the United States. Street racing = 135 deaths. You have nearly a 1 in 30,000 chance of dying due to street racing...
12-04-2007, 04:31 AM
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okay, believe to have been racing, remember, in this country we are all innocent until proven guilty. maybe it wasn't racing, could have been some kind of road rage incident where the girl in the focus ____ed off the guy in the scion. whatever. get the whole story before you make your judgements.
12-04-2007, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Soulquarian
No problem:
Stop believing the hype..
Originally Posted by Soulquarian
In 2001, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that police listed street racing as a factor in 135 fatal crashes. The total was up from 72 street-racing-related fatalities reported in 2000
This past year, 2,600 deaths were caused by cell phone use while driving...
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 – 39 percent of the total traffic fatalities for the year.
Total Motor Vehicle fatalities in 2005 - 43,443
Penalties for Street Racing
You can be arrested and have your car impounded for 30 days.
If convicted of street racing or aiding and abetting a street race, you can be imprisoned for up to three months and fined up to $1,000. Spectators are subject to penalties as well.
Your driver's license can be revoked.
Your car insurance may be cancelled or the rates dramatically increased.
Cars in and around illegal street races are often issued equipment violations
Penalties for Drunk Driving
Suspended license
Car confiscated after 3RD offence.
AA Meetings
Jail time
Penalties for Driving and using a cell phone
None (yet)
So basically, everyone needs to get off of their high horses. the amount of deaths due to street racing is incredibly minor when compared to that off cell phone use. Yes, all of you that talk while you drive are statistically worse than any street racer. Doesn't matter if you use a bluetooth either, countless studies have shown that it's not holding the phone that causes accidents, it's the act of being in a conversation while driving.
When compared to talking on a cell, street racing doesn't even cause 6% of the total deaths that result from cell phone usage. When compared to drunk driving, street racing doesn't even cause 1% of the total deaths that result from drunk driving. In relation to the total combined automotive deaths of 2005, street racing accounts for 0.3%! In fact, there are more deaths due to smog in the US than street racing! So if you deleted your cats, have a straight pipe, or have headers, you're a killer too...
There are far more deaths due to drunk driving, despite the penalties being far less. Your car can be impounded on your first street racing offense, but if it's a DUI it's the THIRD offense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...n_U.S._by_year
http://www.alcoholalert.com/drunk-dr...tatistics.html
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/dru...ng_Charge.html
http://www.nhra.com/streetlegal/stats.html
This past year, 2,600 deaths were caused by cell phone use while driving...
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 – 39 percent of the total traffic fatalities for the year.
Total Motor Vehicle fatalities in 2005 - 43,443
Penalties for Street Racing
You can be arrested and have your car impounded for 30 days.
If convicted of street racing or aiding and abetting a street race, you can be imprisoned for up to three months and fined up to $1,000. Spectators are subject to penalties as well.
Your driver's license can be revoked.
Your car insurance may be cancelled or the rates dramatically increased.
Cars in and around illegal street races are often issued equipment violations
Penalties for Drunk Driving
Suspended license
Car confiscated after 3RD offence.
AA Meetings
Jail time
Penalties for Driving and using a cell phone
None (yet)
So basically, everyone needs to get off of their high horses. the amount of deaths due to street racing is incredibly minor when compared to that off cell phone use. Yes, all of you that talk while you drive are statistically worse than any street racer. Doesn't matter if you use a bluetooth either, countless studies have shown that it's not holding the phone that causes accidents, it's the act of being in a conversation while driving.
When compared to talking on a cell, street racing doesn't even cause 6% of the total deaths that result from cell phone usage. When compared to drunk driving, street racing doesn't even cause 1% of the total deaths that result from drunk driving. In relation to the total combined automotive deaths of 2005, street racing accounts for 0.3%! In fact, there are more deaths due to smog in the US than street racing! So if you deleted your cats, have a straight pipe, or have headers, you're a killer too...
There are far more deaths due to drunk driving, despite the penalties being far less. Your car can be impounded on your first street racing offense, but if it's a DUI it's the THIRD offense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...n_U.S._by_year
http://www.alcoholalert.com/drunk-dr...tatistics.html
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/dru...ng_Charge.html
http://www.nhra.com/streetlegal/stats.html
Originally Posted by Soulquarian
LOL. Even if that hypothetical question did happen, do you really believe the number of DEATHS due to street racing would jump from 0.3% of the nation's total to even 3%? Highly unlikely.
Forensics pal. There are MANY ways the cops can tell you were street racing without having an eye witness. Besides, how many people are going to say they got in accident because they were drinking, or even texting?
All the numbers have the potential for error. Doesn't change the point that in theory you're more likely to die driving the speed limit on your way home from a street race than participating in one.
Some more interesting statistics:
Lightning accounted for 46 deaths in the U.S. in 2004. That's only a 35% difference from deaths from street racing.
According the United States Census Bureau, there are 303,306,272 people in the United States. Street racing = 135 deaths. You have nearly a 1 in 30,000 chance of dying due to street racing...
Forensics pal. There are MANY ways the cops can tell you were street racing without having an eye witness. Besides, how many people are going to say they got in accident because they were drinking, or even texting?
All the numbers have the potential for error. Doesn't change the point that in theory you're more likely to die driving the speed limit on your way home from a street race than participating in one.
Some more interesting statistics:
Lightning accounted for 46 deaths in the U.S. in 2004. That's only a 35% difference from deaths from street racing.
According the United States Census Bureau, there are 303,306,272 people in the United States. Street racing = 135 deaths. You have nearly a 1 in 30,000 chance of dying due to street racing...
I just personally dont believe in doing it, and feel its unsafe and indangers others
12-04-2007, 04:52 AM
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Sounds like someone couldnt accept a loss. You shouldnt be racing in the first place. Thats just plain stupid. What do you proove by doing that. Cant stand watching kids trying to race on the highway. Especially when they weeve in and out of traffic. That only tells me one thing. Someone just lost and there trying catch up. For what ? Your gonna loose again. All you are now is an accident waiting to happen. So take the loss like a man and let off. FUKN KIDS