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Aviri t1_j8e8827 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in MULTIPLE PEDESTRIANS STRUCK BY U-HAUL TRUCK IN BAY RIDGE, BROOKLYN by Darth_Monkey

Considering you need a driver's license to rent these trucks there already is one.

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throws_rocks_at_cars t1_j8e8nkp wrote

You need a drivers license to buy a gun too, guy.

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Aviri t1_j8e98r9 wrote

Oh are we talking about guns now? Feels like an odd jump to make considering all the obvious differences between a rental truck and a gun, might make for a bad comparison. I was just noting that there are in fact steps that put control on who can use these rental trucks, since of course it's important to have safety mechanisms in place to make sure we reduce chances of people getting hurt.

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thebruns t1_j8ebq12 wrote

The problem is any license is allowed, why dont trucks require a truck license?

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TrevorX5J9 t1_j8efpwq wrote

You can’t legislate all the problems away.

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DogBotherer t1_j8ggn1x wrote

Allegedly this was a stolen one - if so, perhaps they need fingerprint starters?

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thebruns t1_j8gio4m wrote

I dont see why every vehicle doesnt require a license be inserted for it to start. Its 2023 we have the tech

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DogBotherer t1_j8giziy wrote

And we could have proper detailed background checks for those too - with vigorous mental health evaluations required.

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thebruns t1_j8gj4r6 wrote

Yes theres a lot more we could do that we simply dont

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