En in Vorselaar dit weekend ook.
Ik ben geen voorstander maar ik vrees dat we naar een 0-toleratie moeten.
en op z’n minst wat meer controles, ik ben in meer dan 10 jaar 2x gecontroleerd
Dat is omdat ze snelheid daar verlaagd hebben naar 70 komende van 90 de sukkels
Because of the socialists
According to a post last night (about too harsh punishments for the possesion of hard drugs) it will happen even more and more. Very sad.
People don’t think they have a problem and that they can make their own rules. Only solution is punish them way harder than what they are doing now.
Because drunk driving is socially accepted in Belgium, for one. Too many people think it’s normal to go out, down a lot of beers and drive home afterwards. And they don’t stop their peers from doing the same.
Two, the chances of getting caught are too slim. The small amount of police checks that do happen are instantly reported on Facebook, Waze etc. so drunk degenerates can circumvent them.
Three, when you do get caught, the consequences are negligible. Same holds true when you actually cause an accident resulting in bodily harm or death, just a slap on the wrist.
People’s attitudes are tough to change, but the government should do more. More checks and if you get caught under the influence, you lose your licence immediately for at least 5 years and your car is confiscated. If you are caught driving without a license after that, it should result in financial ruin. But, don’t count on that ever happening.
Traffic deaths are, unfortunately, an acceptable trade-off for too many people. As long as they can keep up their irresponsible habits.
Wel als al die bv’s der vanaf komen zonder echte gevolgen kan jan modaal dat toch ook?
ik ben in 12 jaar op de baan nog maar 1x aan de kant gezet om te blazen, en dat was omdat ik een auto van de wegpolitie had ingehaald en de mannen op hun tenen getrapt waren. Het risico om gepakt te worden is gewoon véél te laag.
“Mij gaat dat nooit overkomen, ik weet wanneer ik te veel gedronken heb.”
Certain family members are kind of sad/disappointed that they’re not on our call list when giving birth to watch our toddler and we looked for help with a paid sitter. They’re both drinkers. A beer around four, a white wine while prepping dinner and a bottle of wine while having dinner. If it’s a good night they end up with an additional wine or pouse café in front of the tv. This every day.
I do not want them to step in a car, while being stressed because birth, and drive to our house. Not only for their own safety but those of others too.
When you explain this to them, they tell me they can stop anytime and are more than capable to still drive.
So. That’s how it’s still happening. People think they’re more than capable and don’t realise they’re not. Often making other victims than themselves.
Because most of us constantly tolerate our friends and family driving under the influence.
We don’t speak up and hold them accountable in person.
It’s still normalised.
Just like using your phone when driving.
I ride a motorcycle everyday on the small ring of Ghent , 1 in 5 people i pass are distracted by their phones.
Omdat drank en drugs gewoon ingeburgerd en heel normaal in onze maatschappij zijn.
I chose the pedestrian life because I am a cannabis drug addict (but fortunately I quit tobbacco and legal hard drug of alcohol two years ago) and they still find a way to check into buses to find weed smokers (I don’t smoke but I have a shit ton of cannabis cookies, Yes I do edibles because I care for my breathing as I am a heavy swimmer).
Belgium is very laxist with drunk drivers and people who use sleeping pills medicines.
Nobody should drive under impairement or take the bus/train FFS
Also when are we going to FINE people DEPENDING ON THEIR REVENUES ?
David Clarinval, Georges Louis Bouchez and the wealthy mfers running this country won’t do this to protect their drunk deadly friends.
Are these drivers criminally procecuted for assault/manslaughter/murder?
These kinds of “accidents” are not just violations of traffic law
Pakkans is te laag, op die bijna miljoen km’s die ik op de teller heb staan heb ik nog maar een handvol keer moeten blazen…
Because nothing changes.
The government is still way too lax by not enforcing enough police checks and allowing apps like waze. It’s easy to drive around drunk if there’s an app that tells you exactly where the checkpoints are at and you can just avoid them.
Secondly, there’s still a toxic drinking culture in this country. People expect you to drink alcohol if you get dinner and frown if you don’t. You can buy drinks at the gas stations on the road and after sporting people chug down some pints before they drive back home.
Because there is a very very low chance of being stopped by the police for a check and in a lot of families alcohol (ab)use is the norm
14 jaar rijbewijs, 1x gesnuffelt en nog nooit mogen blazen… vraag me eigenlijk af waarom ik zelf een rijbewijs heb… ze controleren toch nooit…
Because punishment in belgium is non existend.
Theoretically speaking, most people are against drunk driving. For others. For themselves? “I did not have *that* much to drink.” “I’m a big guy, hehe, I can handle it.” “I’m a good driver, so I’ll be fine.” “Well, how do you want me to get home, then?” “Partypooper.”
The underlying problem is that alcohol is everywhere, always. So that means it’s normal. And if it’s normal, you can drive. Right?!
Het begint sowieso bij het besef bij deze chauffeurs zelf van de risicos die ze nemen. Maar boetes en straffes liggen echt veel te laag ook
As long as cars and trucks aren’t fully self driving this will keep happening. People are emotional, irrational beings.
This will sadly always keep happening. Even if you straight up ban alcohol (in fact it will probably get worse then). Even if you put breathalizers on every vehicle. People will find a way to get drunk and get driving. Alcoholism is a cancer to society and there is no evident cure.
Kritiek is gemakkelijk, maar als zelfs je tweejarige dochter zegt dat je niet goed bezig bent, dan moet je in de spiegel kijken.
Die chauffeur zal enkel nog durven rijden in Waterschei, Watermaal en Spa.
Een “kliklijn” dringt zich stilletjes aan toch op. We moeten richting Scandinavische toestanden gaan: allemaal afkeer hebben van de combinatie rijden en drinken.
In mijn vriendenkring en familie zijn er genoeg die na 6 pinten nog “gemakkelijk” met de auto kunnen rijden. Spreek je hen er over aan dan wordt het weggelachen.
Wat baten kaars en bril als de uil niet zienen wil!
As long as government (or the EU) isn’t willing to find solutions on thier end, this will keep happening.
There’s technological solutions if they really wanted it.
Mn buren die posten minstens 2x per week foto’s van de flessen wijn die ze op restaurant of bij vrienden dronken (3 flessen voor 2 man minstens) en dan een uur later hoor ik ze hun oprit oprijden.
Ik kan daar ook zo kwaad van worden want dat ze hun eigen leven in gevaar brengen dat is hun keuze, maar ze brengen ook het leven van onschuldige andere mensen in gevaar.
Als 25% van de botsingen wordt toegewezen aan dronken chauffeurs, dan zijn de 75% a´dere botsingen veroorzaakt door nuchtere chauffeurs. ´zE ZiJn MeT mEeR´ ze zijn nuchter!
I mean, people will keep making stupid decisions until the end of time.
Omdat er veel te veel kut vrachtwagens op onze kleine wegen rijden. Alle respect voor dit beroep maar fuck man tegenwoordig een muur van vrachtwagens dat stil staat!
Because most Truck drivers just don’t give a fuck
Zeg wat je wil maar als je vaker dronken rijdt, word je er beter in.
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Cos punishments are not strict or serious enough.
En in Vorselaar dit weekend ook.
Ik ben geen voorstander maar ik vrees dat we naar een 0-toleratie moeten.
en op z’n minst wat meer controles, ik ben in meer dan 10 jaar 2x gecontroleerd
Dat is omdat ze snelheid daar verlaagd hebben naar 70 komende van 90 de sukkels
Because of the socialists
According to a post last night (about too harsh punishments for the possesion of hard drugs) it will happen even more and more. Very sad.
People don’t think they have a problem and that they can make their own rules. Only solution is punish them way harder than what they are doing now.
Because drunk driving is socially accepted in Belgium, for one. Too many people think it’s normal to go out, down a lot of beers and drive home afterwards. And they don’t stop their peers from doing the same.
Two, the chances of getting caught are too slim. The small amount of police checks that do happen are instantly reported on Facebook, Waze etc. so drunk degenerates can circumvent them.
Three, when you do get caught, the consequences are negligible. Same holds true when you actually cause an accident resulting in bodily harm or death, just a slap on the wrist.
People’s attitudes are tough to change, but the government should do more. More checks and if you get caught under the influence, you lose your licence immediately for at least 5 years and your car is confiscated. If you are caught driving without a license after that, it should result in financial ruin. But, don’t count on that ever happening.
Traffic deaths are, unfortunately, an acceptable trade-off for too many people. As long as they can keep up their irresponsible habits.
Wel als al die bv’s der vanaf komen zonder echte gevolgen kan jan modaal dat toch ook?
ik ben in 12 jaar op de baan nog maar 1x aan de kant gezet om te blazen, en dat was omdat ik een auto van de wegpolitie had ingehaald en de mannen op hun tenen getrapt waren. Het risico om gepakt te worden is gewoon véél te laag.
“Mij gaat dat nooit overkomen, ik weet wanneer ik te veel gedronken heb.”
Certain family members are kind of sad/disappointed that they’re not on our call list when giving birth to watch our toddler and we looked for help with a paid sitter. They’re both drinkers. A beer around four, a white wine while prepping dinner and a bottle of wine while having dinner. If it’s a good night they end up with an additional wine or pouse café in front of the tv. This every day.
I do not want them to step in a car, while being stressed because birth, and drive to our house. Not only for their own safety but those of others too.
When you explain this to them, they tell me they can stop anytime and are more than capable to still drive.
So. That’s how it’s still happening. People think they’re more than capable and don’t realise they’re not. Often making other victims than themselves.
Because most of us constantly tolerate our friends and family driving under the influence.
We don’t speak up and hold them accountable in person.
It’s still normalised.
Just like using your phone when driving.
I ride a motorcycle everyday on the small ring of Ghent , 1 in 5 people i pass are distracted by their phones.
Omdat drank en drugs gewoon ingeburgerd en heel normaal in onze maatschappij zijn.
I chose the pedestrian life because I am a cannabis drug addict (but fortunately I quit tobbacco and legal hard drug of alcohol two years ago) and they still find a way to check into buses to find weed smokers (I don’t smoke but I have a shit ton of cannabis cookies, Yes I do edibles because I care for my breathing as I am a heavy swimmer).
Belgium is very laxist with drunk drivers and people who use sleeping pills medicines.
Nobody should drive under impairement or take the bus/train FFS
Also when are we going to FINE people DEPENDING ON THEIR REVENUES ?
David Clarinval, Georges Louis Bouchez and the wealthy mfers running this country won’t do this to protect their drunk deadly friends.
Are these drivers criminally procecuted for assault/manslaughter/murder?
These kinds of “accidents” are not just violations of traffic law
Pakkans is te laag, op die bijna miljoen km’s die ik op de teller heb staan heb ik nog maar een handvol keer moeten blazen…
Because nothing changes.
The government is still way too lax by not enforcing enough police checks and allowing apps like waze. It’s easy to drive around drunk if there’s an app that tells you exactly where the checkpoints are at and you can just avoid them.
Secondly, there’s still a toxic drinking culture in this country. People expect you to drink alcohol if you get dinner and frown if you don’t. You can buy drinks at the gas stations on the road and after sporting people chug down some pints before they drive back home.
Because there is a very very low chance of being stopped by the police for a check and in a lot of families alcohol (ab)use is the norm
14 jaar rijbewijs, 1x gesnuffelt en nog nooit mogen blazen… vraag me eigenlijk af waarom ik zelf een rijbewijs heb… ze controleren toch nooit…
Because punishment in belgium is non existend.
Theoretically speaking, most people are against drunk driving. For others. For themselves? “I did not have *that* much to drink.” “I’m a big guy, hehe, I can handle it.” “I’m a good driver, so I’ll be fine.” “Well, how do you want me to get home, then?” “Partypooper.”
The underlying problem is that alcohol is everywhere, always. So that means it’s normal. And if it’s normal, you can drive. Right?!
Het begint sowieso bij het besef bij deze chauffeurs zelf van de risicos die ze nemen. Maar boetes en straffes liggen echt veel te laag ook
As long as cars and trucks aren’t fully self driving this will keep happening. People are emotional, irrational beings.
This will sadly always keep happening. Even if you straight up ban alcohol (in fact it will probably get worse then). Even if you put breathalizers on every vehicle. People will find a way to get drunk and get driving. Alcoholism is a cancer to society and there is no evident cure.
Kritiek is gemakkelijk, maar als zelfs je tweejarige dochter zegt dat je niet goed bezig bent, dan moet je in de spiegel kijken.
Die chauffeur zal enkel nog durven rijden in Waterschei, Watermaal en Spa.
Een “kliklijn” dringt zich stilletjes aan toch op. We moeten richting Scandinavische toestanden gaan: allemaal afkeer hebben van de combinatie rijden en drinken.
In mijn vriendenkring en familie zijn er genoeg die na 6 pinten nog “gemakkelijk” met de auto kunnen rijden. Spreek je hen er over aan dan wordt het weggelachen.
Wat baten kaars en bril als de uil niet zienen wil!
As long as government (or the EU) isn’t willing to find solutions on thier end, this will keep happening.
There’s technological solutions if they really wanted it.
Mn buren die posten minstens 2x per week foto’s van de flessen wijn die ze op restaurant of bij vrienden dronken (3 flessen voor 2 man minstens) en dan een uur later hoor ik ze hun oprit oprijden.
Ik kan daar ook zo kwaad van worden want dat ze hun eigen leven in gevaar brengen dat is hun keuze, maar ze brengen ook het leven van onschuldige andere mensen in gevaar.
Als 25% van de botsingen wordt toegewezen aan dronken chauffeurs, dan zijn de 75% a´dere botsingen veroorzaakt door nuchtere chauffeurs. ´zE ZiJn MeT mEeR´ ze zijn nuchter!
I mean, people will keep making stupid decisions until the end of time.
Omdat er veel te veel kut vrachtwagens op onze kleine wegen rijden. Alle respect voor dit beroep maar fuck man tegenwoordig een muur van vrachtwagens dat stil staat!
Because most Truck drivers just don’t give a fuck
Zeg wat je wil maar als je vaker dronken rijdt, word je er beter in.
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