Realizing you are a civilian no more

first rules i learned in 1969 when i got my license was fix your lights
dont give the cops a reason to stop you

 

I hate to question your info, but six DUI's and still with a license ? Find that hard to believe. Something ain't right.
Aren't you a professional driver ? By definition a professional is better at his craft than an amateur, so I can understand holding us to a higher standard in our abilities. It takes a lot more skill to operate a commercial vehicle than a 4 wheeler. This is a reason truckers used to be looked at with respect.We were better at our craft. Now if you want to be treated like a 4 wheeler, OK with me. You will be thought of as a regular driver in my book.
I want to be seen as a professional driver,following professional guidelines as best I can, and if that takes a higher standard of compliance, so be it.

 

multiple DUI's is possible. seen it. how,? no idea.

my state NC ,is looking to do away with the state inspection on auto's. first it will be the emissions test for newer cars. but they would like to see the whole process gone. they say people don't need "the gov", looking out for them, if my car needs a light I will fix it. YEAH RIGHT !! won't know it's out for 2 months more like it, if ever.

many states don't have a formal inspection process anymore. SC , Tenn i think.

 

Amen Brother!

Some want to be looked upon as steering wheel holders because they aren't able or capable of "mastering their craft"!

 

What is more amazing is when you see a police car with missing lights and nothing can be done.

 

"Now, play those same scenerios while driving your truck..."

You don't have to be driving your truck.
If you're driving you're car or motorcycle and yu have a CDL they'll throw the book at you.
You're held to a different standard because of mass media hysteria and politics.

 

OK, Gravdigr, fair enough explanation. I thought you were going the other way, be more lenient on CDL holders. No matter, 6 dui's is un-thinkable. Notify the MADD [ Mothers Against Drunk Drivers ] group, I saw them put pressure on a court to punish a habitual offender harsher. Philosophical ? Probably, but I believe the discussion of 4 wheelers and enforcement needs to be carried forward, as our traffic system becomes more and more crowded daily.

 

Never mind, you caught the difference of what you thought he said, with what he really said.

 

For the same reason the man is usually hauled off to jail in cases of domestic violence.
He's typically bigger and stronger than the woman.
4wheelers vs. big bigs usually don't end up well for the 4wheeler.
It's bias, it's a double-standard, get used to it.