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doktorhladnjak t1_j11oe6r wrote

Will fines change behavior? Maybe if they are strictly and regularly enforced. That costs money, puts a financial burden on many people, and limits what else state patrol does with officer time.

It’s not clear how much it would really move the needle here.

The root cause of closures is inclement weather leading to more dangerous driving conditions. Yeah, people should be more prepared but carelessness is not the root cause of the closures.

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revilo825 OP t1_j11q7xv wrote

You’re definitely right about the costs associated with it.

Maybe storms are getting worse than they used to be so it’s more noticeable? I don’t ever recall the pass being closed as much as it has been over the past 5 or so years.

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heII_yeah_BROTHER t1_j12ye4m wrote

It feels like Covid really threw a wrench in outdoor activities. They’re a lot more crowded/stressful now.

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revilo825 OP t1_j12yiyj wrote

I completely agree. It seems to have really accelerated people getting outside, which is great… but the education maybe hasn’t caught up.

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