NYC Transit Opinions
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1. We overlook weight when evaluating a vehicle’s risk of causing injury, death, and damage
Heavier vehicles have greater momentum (weight x speed) which means longer stopping distances and more force when they hit things.
We should adjust fines and punishments based on vehicle weights [a]. NY assigns points for traffic violations. 11 points in 18 months, and your driver license may be suspended. We should assign x% more points (rounding up) for every ton of vehicle weight.
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