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Originally Posted by SAB1
Having spent 2 winters in Florida, a state with no vehicle inspections, I’m in favor of paying for an annual inspections. Lot of folks running on bald tires, brakes grinding to a halt, and vehicles that look like you wouldn’t want climb in and run the highway in them.
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Originally Posted by jeffk
What about people driving cars with bad tires, brakes ready to give out, suspension parts ready to fail, and similar problems that can be a danger to other drivers?
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I have spent winters in Florida for the past 17 years I don't see any evidence that the lack of state inspections contributes to a higher accident rate. If a study exists that shows that it would certainly be touted by the people and lobbyists who want to keep the inspection law in place.
After driving over 2 million miles in the eastern 37 states my opinion is that Florida has the worst drivers in the country, and that is the cause of most accidents. I think it is the natives. Generations of poor drivers teaching the next generation how to be a poor driver. No turn signals, improper lane use, and tail gaiting are rampant. Most people don't even understand that they are doing anything wrong. Enforcement of laws is minimal and I was told by a Sheriff that over 85% of accidents are rear end collisions.