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PandaJ108 t1_j272owf wrote

Reply to comment by casicua in NYC Traffic Deaths In 2022 Surpass Shooting Deaths. by ER301

Many hit and run drivers are repeat offenders. As is the case with most crime, its people that have been repeatedly arrested/cited over and over again.

Man, 47, charged with driving with suspended license in Staten Island crash that killed 3 teens

The guy already had a suspended license (either due to the accumulation of numerous tickets or previous arrest), he kept on driving. Since he stayed at the scene he avoided more serious charges and was released the same day. He probably out driving still with a suspended license.

“The defendant has been released on his own recognizance and is due back in Criminal Court on Aug. 18, according to public records.”

Motorist whose girlfriend died in freak NYC car fall had suspended license: cops

Webcrims case update showing above driver was immediately released on recognizance

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BiblioPhil t1_j28wk73 wrote

This doesn't really address the previous point.

I mean it does prove that technically cops do their jobs occasionally, I'll give you that. Doesn't mean they aren't playing candy crush and doesn't mean that when they do get off their asses, they actually follow protocol.

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casicua t1_j2eioch wrote

Not sure what the point is here - is it that you think cops should just not do their jobs since repeat offenders will just continue to hit & run, or that we need harsher punishments for hit & run offenders?

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