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Originally Posted by chillrob
Well the argument on the other side is like saying the guy who ran the stop sign and didn't even slow down shouldn't be given a ticket if he didn't happen to hit anyone this time. That's not the way the police or judge will see it though, and I think they have it right. If they don't get a ticket this time, they will keep running stop signs, and eventually someone is going to get hurt.
This is also way too black and white, just on the other side.
It's not at all like someone running through a stop sign full speed. It's like someone slowing down but not coming to a complete stop.
And like many traffic incidents, this is one of those situations where if someone did that to you and caused you to slam on the brakes, you'd use your judgement. Did he see you? Was he apologetic? How bad was the potential downside? In mild cases, or there was some ambiguity about who got to the intersection first, you'd let it go. In moderate cases, you might honk or give him the finger. In severe cases, you'd probably follow him and call 911.
You're not going to go nuclear on everyone who makes small infractions. But you're also not going to sit idly by when people do stuff that's super dangerous.