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Do you think elderley drivers should display an "S" plate on their cars?

Some genius has suggested that drivers over 65 should display an "S" plate (For senior) similar to a "P" plate (For provisional) or "L" plate so that people can recognize them & avoid them.

I believe it would be discrimination.

I would go along with it as long as fat driver display an "F" plate.Gay drivers should display a "G" plate & any body else who is not part of the herd display a "D" (For different) plate.

Of course lesbians would be exempt because "L" is already taken by learners.

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+15 Views: 1277 Answers: 16 Posted: 11 years ago

mycatsmom

I trust you're saying that tonge in cheek, Tommy Boy .

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Tommyh

Just about everything I say is"TIC" MCM.That's why I'm so lovable.LOL

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Colleen

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I think their driving is a dead give away. No letter necessary.

11 years ago. Rating: 16
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Tommyh

Ya dead right!

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itsmee

I'm with you on this one.

commented 11 years ago

Ann

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I think that this would be discrimination. People with severe medical conditions, schould not be allowed to drive. Most accidents in my state are caused by young drivers.

11 years ago. Rating: 16
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Deleted User

The statistics in Oz show that 64 accidents this year have been cause by older people .. I think this is why this has come about face.

commented 11 years ago

Ann

wd. statistics in the US. show that young drivers between the ages 0f 16-19 cause the most accidents. people between 20 and 64 yrs are second. People over 65 cause less accidents than both groups.

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

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I'm thinking NO-OO! There are already yearly testing procedures in place as well as provisions for some seniors for "daylight only" driving. There are also newspaper reminders to look out for seniors perhaps driving a bit more slowly/carefully on our roads. No! The 's' is discrimination!

11 years ago. Rating: 15
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Chiangmai

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I recommend NI instead. It stands for NO INSURANCE. Most citizens would back off of them as there's nothing to sue.

Welcome to America!

11 years ago. Rating: 15
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Bob/PKB

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Pure discrimination. My mom drove well into her 80's and the only citation she ever received was for speeding on a Florida interstate. The only "accident" she was ever in (behind) the wheel was the one where the OTHER driver ran the stop sign and she veered into the yard, hitting nothing; fortunately, that corner was the one that DIDN'T have the vineyards. She was an excellent driver. She quit driving of her own accord.

Senior drivers can be annoying and dangerous; they aren't an elite group in that respect.

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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Colleen

Sorry, I have to disagree. Your mom is an exception. I took my grandfather license away from him after I went out with him one day and he drove. Scariest ride I had ever been on in my life and that includes the NY taxi cab rides. He was 75 at the time.

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Bob/PKB

To me, looking at our two different stories, it seems like this should be on an individual basis. Testing should be done on an annual basis, and possibly needs to be so intrusive as to include current medical information. Then, it follows, that information should be available for all licensed drivers; I know I'm painting an extreme picture; so many people drive without licenses and/or insurance; we can take away the license AND the keys; keeping them from behind the wheel is the problem. (I'm talking about seniors who don't have the attention and concern your Grandpa and my Ma have). I can't begin to imagine the bureaucratic red tape and cost of such a plan.
BTW: my dad scared the hell out of my mom and me when he drove (almost on the shoulder of the road); I was only too happy when I got my license and could offer to drive (at least I stayed in one whole lane).

commented 11 years ago

ed shank

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Most seniors should be pistol wiped and have their license revoked forever. I've been rear ended five times this past year by an old curmudgeon.

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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lindilou

Some seniors ed...some! Well, in this case maybe one...pistol whipped? Good greif man! Mind you there was that ole biddy in the parking lot that tried to beat my truck up with her cane that time...hmmmmmm

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Bob/PKB

Same curmudgeon? Unreal.

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Tommyh

Just for the record Ed...How old are you? When will you quit driving?

commented 11 years ago

Chiangmai

Same culprit hitting your car 5 times? I think this is a case of rear end obsession, ed.

commented 11 years ago

ed shank

Tommy, I plan on driving for a long time to come. I'm sixty one and have a reaction time of .300 of a second. Reflexes still good. The same persom did not hit my car, but they were all my age and older. If you can't control a vehicle at the posted speed limit and can't judge the distance of a car in front of you, get cab.

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

Me too Ed.I'm nearly 65 & plan on driving for a very long time.I have driven everything from 40 ton semis on down.I have licenses for all cars.trucks, motorcycles,fork lifts,power boats up to 40 footers & various earth moving equipment as well as cranes up to 10 tons.I do not intend on relinquishing any of them when I turn 65.:)

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

Chiangmai suggest "rear end obsession" I will have to agree with that.
Five times rear ended. Yikes. What state are you in, ed shank? ; )

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

maybe you should pull your arse in a bit Ed.LOL.

commented 11 years ago

Shootah

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Hm...that does seem to be discriminative, and without the proven benefit of anything being gained by it. I mean, by the time you are reading someone's license plate while being in the driver's seat of your own vehicle, you're fairly much stuck dealing with whatever is situationally presented to you anyway.

That makes me wonder what comes next, flashing amber lights to warn other people of the potential danger of an elderly driver? LOL! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself when that pictured crossed my mind.)

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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lambshank

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My mum has always been an horrendous driver and has progressively been getting worse, she refuses to surrender her license as I have suggested, and "S" plates would not be enough to ensure anyone's safety, there are also those that have excellent driving skills and should not be discriminated against because of their advanced years, I think mandatory testing after a nominated age would a safer way to identify those that should no longer carry a licence

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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nomdeplume

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My father at age about 80 drove back from the golf course with a flat tyre. The tyre disintegrated, the wheel rim also and he arrived home on the hub. His doctor had previously given him the OK to drive even though he was clearly a danger. Fortunately he realised this after and stopped driving, but it was only by chance that he did not cause an accident.

11 years ago. Rating: 9
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Colleen

Wow, scary. I'm glad he had sense enough to give up driving on his own.

commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

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No need for an "S" plate...you just look and

if you can't see them over the dashboard it's a senior.

I agree, Tommy--discrimination. Just make sure they

pass a re-test of driving, not just a written one, say on

an annual basis, possibly starting in their 70s.

11 years ago. Rating: 7
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mycatsmom

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It's discrimination. The group that causes the most accidents is young men in pick-up trucks. That's why insurance rates are higher for them. The 78, almost 79 yr. .old woman that I ride with to chorus practice is a very good, careful driver. She helped her husb last Feb drive out to Texas from Mich. He's 84 and a good driver too. My mom drove till she was 86 and never had an accident. My dad drove till he was 78 and never had an accident that I know of.

11 years ago. Rating: 6
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Vinny

Here it's a racial thing.. i won't say which one for fear of being called a racist. Also, another roadway demon is - anyone driving a late model BMW-Mercedes-Audi or any exotic car that demands attention to them or their drivers. I dodge (no pun) these people daily. some have no respect for you or themselves. they will risk YOUR life and think nothing of it.

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Vinny

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Wait a minute!! I'm a senior, I havent been in an accident since the 1960's, I had one speeding ticket about 3 years ago for doing 55 in a 40. I haven't had a speeding ticket in over 30+ years. Now why should I put an S on my car?? I see nothing wrong with putting a warning on a vehicle owned by a person that has been in several accidents where they were at fault, or two traffic tickets within 18 months-- They can remove them after their driving record improves. This would have no age requirements. Believe me, on my commute each day, I see hundreds of 'young' drivers risking ~MY~ life with their careless operation... Idiocy knows no age..

11 years ago. Rating: 5
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Tommyh

My thoughts exactly Vinny.Mark the drivers with bad records not the poor buggers who are simply getting older.

commented 11 years ago

Vinny

This thread notified me again. I read this and it pisses me off even more this time. Just plain stupid.

commented 11 years ago

Ed1530

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I dont see why they should stop at the Lic-plates, they should be made to were the S in stores as well because they often use motorized shopping carts. In addition, an S on the mail boxes so we know what neighborhoods to avoid. Losing freedoms for safety is very important because how can one speed by someone going so slow if they don’t have an S on the car plate. Perhaps check points all around town to catch them in case they borrow or rent a car. Be very good for the unemployment rates to hire people for checkpoints. Here in the USA we could just expand the TSA to do this.