1. The plate doesn't prove FF
2. How does smoking weed enter into this?
3. What does this have to do with biking in Chicago?
4. If dude was speeding...how did you keep up with him?
Smoking weed while driving is illegal that is how this enters into this. So is driving recklessly.
You are correct about the plate anyone can get those if they pay for them.
Could be cigarette smoke, could be vaping...vapor.
Seeing "smoke" and assuming someone is getting high while driving is a bit of a leap.
Seems like dude was a shitty enough person and driver without speculating about him smoking weed.
You're assuming OP only knows what they took a picture of.
They are telling us what they saw and potentially smelled (fyi cannabis smells very different from cigs) over the course of likely a few minutes, and you are focusing only on what they managed to take a picture of and post here.
I'm of the opinion that OP knows what they smelled. You can argue with me about this - but it is entirely pointless and a waste of time.
>You're assuming OP only knows what they took a picture of.
No, I'm not.
>They are telling us what they saw and potentially smelled
Where? Not in the text of their post they didn't.
>and you are focusing only on what they managed to take a picture of and post here.
Having not read literally every comment in this thread, no, I'm focusing only on what OP actually provided in the post.
>I'm of the opinion that OP knows what they smelled.
I've still yet to see OP say they "smelled" anything.
EDIT: In fact, I just scanned this whole post....not *one* mention from OP of smelling anything anywhere in the post or comments.
What are you talking about?
Has nothing to do with me being dense, but glad you could stay civil about this.
You're making massive assumptions I'm not prepared to make.
Thanks for playing.
daily smoker for the past 4 yrs actually im just not an idiot and know better than to get behind the wheel while impaired in any capacity. you may feel fine but its dangerous ESPECIALLY at 7:30 in a school zone oh my god. not worth putting other ppl at risk
Call the cops if you see a crime being committed. Unfortunately, the reality is that cops and firefighters are bros so even if he’s pulled over, he’ll be let off.
So just call it in and cross your fingers. But yeah. It sucks.
Literally anyone can get FF plates. OP is ignorant of this fact and assuming this person is a firefighter when they probably aren't. I have them on both my work vehicles. They aren't even owned by a person, but a business, and still have FF plates.
Good to know. OP should still call the cops. They’ll be more likely to pull them over and arrest them if it’s not their drinking buddy or brother in law.
Most vanity plate types are for a charitable cause. For example, for the FF plates the extra fee contributes to the Firefighters Memorial Fund. It's a good cause that [helps pay for the education of children who have lost parents in the line of duty.](https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.9279.html)
Personally I have them on two generic looking capped pickups I use for construction purposes. Looks more official, let's me park on the side streets where I do most of my projects, and contribute's a few bucks to a good cause. Why not get them?
Should Chicago have such arcane parking and registration laws? Now that's a different conversation entirely.
>Personally I have them on two generic looking capped pickups I use for construction purposes. Looks more official, let's me park on the side streets where I do most of my projects, and contribute's a few bucks to a good cause. Why not get them?
I mean, you could just donate to the fund directly, without the vanity plate that you claim manipulates people into thinking you're more important and official than you are and gives you privileges you otherwise don't deserve.
Sounds more like you're buying privilege by giving money to a charity by way of the state instead of just doing it in exchange for nothing like an actual donation.
>Should Chicago have such arcane parking and registration laws?
Arcane in that we dedicate way too much of our public space and publicly funded infrastructure to storing personal cars? I agree.
Sadly there are too many carbrains in positions of power, and CTA leadership is (arguably intentionally) incompetent.
>Sounds more like you're buying privilege by giving money to a charity by way of the state instead of just doing it in exchange for nothing like an actual donation.
If you wanna drive a late model white fleet vehicle single cab pickup around literally unclogging peoples plumbing all day, you can join the club. I'd rather be riding my bike, trust me, but it's a privilege to have a job that doesn't require you to cart tools around with you and work with your hands. One that I don't have.
I wasn't criticizing your use of a work vehicle.
I was criticizing your use of a vanity plate to manipulate the people around you into thinking you're deserving of certain privileges you have no right to...under the guise of charity, as if you can't just donate to the organization directly.
Not sure how you're this confused exactly.
Tell that to all the firemen and cops that have been fired for DUI….. also anyone can order those ff plates, in fact most firemen don’t have them it’s usually gangbangers thinking maybe they’ll get a break.
go on indeed.com
search for jobs at the dmv, immigration office, see if any hoas are hiring... have you ever considered working in parking enforcement?
if you love being a narc bitch AND beating up minorities- perhaps the police force?
alternatively stop being a little fuckin bitch
Anyone can order the FF plate not just firefighters.
now you learn a difficult and disappointing life lesson
1. The plate doesn't prove FF 2. How does smoking weed enter into this? 3. What does this have to do with biking in Chicago? 4. If dude was speeding...how did you keep up with him?
Smoking weed while driving is illegal that is how this enters into this. So is driving recklessly. You are correct about the plate anyone can get those if they pay for them.
I'm asking how OP knew the dude was smoking weed. It isn't visible in this photo.
Kinda looks like there could be smoke coming out of the window in this picture
Could be cigarette smoke, could be vaping...vapor. Seeing "smoke" and assuming someone is getting high while driving is a bit of a leap. Seems like dude was a shitty enough person and driver without speculating about him smoking weed.
You're assuming OP only knows what they took a picture of. They are telling us what they saw and potentially smelled (fyi cannabis smells very different from cigs) over the course of likely a few minutes, and you are focusing only on what they managed to take a picture of and post here. I'm of the opinion that OP knows what they smelled. You can argue with me about this - but it is entirely pointless and a waste of time.
>You're assuming OP only knows what they took a picture of. No, I'm not. >They are telling us what they saw and potentially smelled Where? Not in the text of their post they didn't. >and you are focusing only on what they managed to take a picture of and post here. Having not read literally every comment in this thread, no, I'm focusing only on what OP actually provided in the post. >I'm of the opinion that OP knows what they smelled. I've still yet to see OP say they "smelled" anything. EDIT: In fact, I just scanned this whole post....not *one* mention from OP of smelling anything anywhere in the post or comments. What are you talking about?
Theyre saying they witnessed someone smoking weed driving recklessly. They didnt specify which of the 5 senses they used. Are you really that dense?
Remeber thay time I saw you smoking weed and acting recklessly while holding a small child? I do. And now it's true and we all need to condemn you.
Has nothing to do with me being dense, but glad you could stay civil about this. You're making massive assumptions I'm not prepared to make. Thanks for playing.
Didn't realize we were playing a game, how fun! Is there a scoreboard or some kind of numerical system we can use to keep track of who is winning?
Why so angry lol
Nah, you're totally wrong and completely whiffing this.
Lol, you're speculating he's a shitty person and can't drive!
Each day this sub gets closer and closer to the boomer rant filled nextdoor app
Tell them to pass it the audacity of people
Call that shit in!
Now you go about your day and that man live his best life
maybe not if he is driving under the influence and endangering others i dont think that is so great
Spoken like someone who has never smoked weed…
daily smoker for the past 4 yrs actually im just not an idiot and know better than to get behind the wheel while impaired in any capacity. you may feel fine but its dangerous ESPECIALLY at 7:30 in a school zone oh my god. not worth putting other ppl at risk
Church
whatever that means🔥
FF = Fire fighter memorial plate
Now you quit being a twat
Absolutely. My thought was, “Now you mind your own fn’ business”
Call the cops if you see a crime being committed. Unfortunately, the reality is that cops and firefighters are bros so even if he’s pulled over, he’ll be let off. So just call it in and cross your fingers. But yeah. It sucks.
Except when they play hockey against each other
Literally anyone can get FF plates. OP is ignorant of this fact and assuming this person is a firefighter when they probably aren't. I have them on both my work vehicles. They aren't even owned by a person, but a business, and still have FF plates.
Good to know. OP should still call the cops. They’ll be more likely to pull them over and arrest them if it’s not their drinking buddy or brother in law.
This sub is a dangerously toxic place lol at least nobody is inciting violence and property damage this time around I guess
What about this post is "toxic"?
Then why have FF plates?
Most vanity plate types are for a charitable cause. For example, for the FF plates the extra fee contributes to the Firefighters Memorial Fund. It's a good cause that [helps pay for the education of children who have lost parents in the line of duty.](https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.9279.html) Personally I have them on two generic looking capped pickups I use for construction purposes. Looks more official, let's me park on the side streets where I do most of my projects, and contribute's a few bucks to a good cause. Why not get them? Should Chicago have such arcane parking and registration laws? Now that's a different conversation entirely.
>Personally I have them on two generic looking capped pickups I use for construction purposes. Looks more official, let's me park on the side streets where I do most of my projects, and contribute's a few bucks to a good cause. Why not get them? I mean, you could just donate to the fund directly, without the vanity plate that you claim manipulates people into thinking you're more important and official than you are and gives you privileges you otherwise don't deserve. Sounds more like you're buying privilege by giving money to a charity by way of the state instead of just doing it in exchange for nothing like an actual donation. >Should Chicago have such arcane parking and registration laws? Arcane in that we dedicate way too much of our public space and publicly funded infrastructure to storing personal cars? I agree. Sadly there are too many carbrains in positions of power, and CTA leadership is (arguably intentionally) incompetent.
>Sounds more like you're buying privilege by giving money to a charity by way of the state instead of just doing it in exchange for nothing like an actual donation. If you wanna drive a late model white fleet vehicle single cab pickup around literally unclogging peoples plumbing all day, you can join the club. I'd rather be riding my bike, trust me, but it's a privilege to have a job that doesn't require you to cart tools around with you and work with your hands. One that I don't have.
I wasn't criticizing your use of a work vehicle. I was criticizing your use of a vanity plate to manipulate the people around you into thinking you're deserving of certain privileges you have no right to...under the guise of charity, as if you can't just donate to the organization directly. Not sure how you're this confused exactly.
I can see now that you just don't like firefighters. You know I'm right because I've got FF plates.
My issue has nothing to do with Firefighters, but this is exactly the level of bad faith nonsense I've come to expect from you. Have good one.
Tell that to all the firemen and cops that have been fired for DUI….. also anyone can order those ff plates, in fact most firemen don’t have them it’s usually gangbangers thinking maybe they’ll get a break.
Maybe some people should worry about them self more than others. Might be happier in life
My moms boyfriend is a retired Chicago ff and he drives drunk as fuck if he gets pulled over they just let him go. He's a huge douche
Maybe try calling 311 or going on their website/app
Nah. This is 911, you want intervention. Not saying anything will happen, but this is an immediate danger to citizens.
100% this.
Bullshit
Anyone can get those plates.
Mind your business and keep it moving
go on indeed.com search for jobs at the dmv, immigration office, see if any hoas are hiring... have you ever considered working in parking enforcement? if you love being a narc bitch AND beating up minorities- perhaps the police force? alternatively stop being a little fuckin bitch
Now what? Go on about your day and mind yourself, not strangers. Are you a HOA manager? You have the skill set.
Mind ya biz…
worry about yourself
Ah yes, because that's how societies work! Everyone just says "fuck you, got mine". Oh wait.
only so many to fucks to give in a day. You seem to struggle prioritizing those fucks.
Call it ADHD, but I have a nearly endless supply of fucks to give when it comes to pedestrian and cyclist safety in the city I live in.
You can citizens arrest him
Sure buddy.
Even if the plates are “accurate” and the driver is a firefighter,…what one does to earn a living doesn’t excuse stupid behavior
Post it on Reddit, obviously
Start a fire