• infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net
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    13 days ago

    Right but my point is that in that raised climate controlled soundproofed cab he might legitimately not heard shit. Not that it should be an excuse, but an American judge would probably disagree with me on that. Old fart’s got his culpable deniability.

    • Bane_Killgrind@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      13 days ago

      That’s what licencing is for.

      You assume that licence drivers understand the limitations and risks of the vehicle they are in.

      You assume that they would drive slowly and/or with a window down if they can’t see/hear well enough to avoid hitting things in a residential area.

      Not this

      “I knew I hit a bicycle, but I didn’t think there was a kid on it,” Hunter said, according to the charges.