This considers the idea of removing government-imposed traffic laws and relying instead on individual responsibility for road safety. Proponents argue that voluntary compliance respects individual freedom and personal responsibility. Opponents argue that without traffic laws, road safety would significantly decline and accidents would increase.
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@9NML9K61yr1Y
No, and who in their right mind is even proposing such a thing?
@9NXFDC6Constitution 1yr1Y
No, that's an unfathomably stupid idea that will lead to countless deaths and millions in crash-related damages.
In the early days of the automobile, traffic laws were minimal or non-existent, yet people managed to navigate the roads with a sense of mutual respect and personal responsibility. In the 1990s, the Dutch tested a "shared space" concept, where removing traffic signs and signals in certain areas led to a decrease in accidents because drivers became more aware and cautious. The concept is based on the theory that when road users are forced to interact more directly and are not directed by explicit rules, they will behave more responsibly and cooperatively.
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@9TYJFHK12mos12MO
Liability is determined by traffic laws - specifically, what's standard practice while driving.
@3H6X5RQLibertarian 1yr1Y
No. However, there needs to be a higher priority put on driver's education. That education should focus less on factors of speed, and more on safe distances and lane use. In most fatal accidents, the critical factor is often not the speed itself, but rather the failure to maintain a safe following distance for the speed at which one is traveling.
@9R86QKP1yr1Y
Should eliminate all victimless laws, such as seat belt and airbag requirements.
No, this is a ridiculous thing to say; rather there should be more traffic laws and better enforcement
Deleted1yr1Y
Seriously, why is this even a question? I know that the world has no shortage of idiots, but how many people are there who think there shouldn't be any traffic laws?
It's a question worth considering because there are actually places that have experimented with fewer traffic laws and seen surprising results. Take the town of Drachten in the Netherlands, for example. They removed almost all traffic signs and signals in some areas, and saw a decrease in accidents. The idea is that when drivers are forced to rely on their own judgment and cooperation, they become more cautious and attentive. What if we had a system where people were trusted to be responsible without the heavy hand of regulation? Could voluntary compliance work if we invested more in driver education and community awareness?
@9R7L7TP1yr1Y
No, but remove speed traps and traffic cameras, and increase the speed limits on highways/freeways.
@9QFNYQG1yr1Y
eliminate speed limits unless in towns, small cities and school zones. Hwy speeds and state road speeds shouldn't be limited to 55.
@8VDSYLS 1yr1Y
Not all traffic laws as some help such as stop signs and such, but I think speed limits are very outdated and cause more harm than good
@9R8MDWG 1yr1Y
No, but the police should focus more on addressing crime rather than fining people for traffic violations
@9NQ7VY21yr1Y
No, many traffic laws are stupid, but there needs to be some order on the roads
@9R6XGS51yr1Y
No. But they shouldn't fine people who are traveling safely above the speed limit within a reasonable 10 miles over the speed limit.
@B4CSCQ2Independent6mos6MO
No, this will dramatically increase the yearly rate of accidents and insight anarchy in the streets.
@8T7LSCB 1yr1Y
No, only victimless infractions (belt, speeding without crash...)
@9PYG8XG1yr1Y
No, but state governments should eliminate nonsense laws and concepts such as speed traps and mandatory quotas for traffic police
Remove law enforcement from minor traffic stops. Change how LEOs interact with civilians.
@9RB57VQ1yr1Y
No, except for speeding during morning and evening rush hours on a multi lane road
@9R8TFTR1yr1Y
No, but eliminate fees for registration and inspection, and decrease fees, tickets, and re-education costs for minor offenses, parking tickets, and lateness.
@85QWNPG 1yr1Y
No, but they should also streamline the current laws to reflect actual driver habits such as removing the current system of speed limits and implementing roads which inherently change the speed of drivers like in the Netherlands, remove sliplanes, right on red and similar dangerous habits as well change red lights to mandatory roundabouts through a system of slow renewal that eventually removes much of the road infrastructure in place of public alternatives.
@9NMN89T1yr1Y
No, this would lead to a significant increase in vehicular casualties.
@9JLF8JKConstitution 1yr1Y
No, but there are some laws that are definitely not important and should be removed.
@9RDHCNZ1yr1Y
Not entirely, speed limits are necessary but some other stuff isn't. I think they should just increase the penalty if the speeding condition led to an accident.
@BrianCatSter 1yr1Y
Yes, but keep a record of broad reckless driving and a strike system so dangerous drivers can be limited
@9QYLM521yr1Y
No, this will increase the rate of accidents and insight anarchy.
@9QQMNRS1yr1Y
No, but there are some traffic rules that could be massively updated. Such as areas where the speed limit is 30 where a road that is just the same somewhere else in the state is 45-60+.
@9NPXKX81yr1Y
No, this will increase the rate of accidents, and possibly insight anarchy.
@9R56QVS1yr1Y
Maybe, but implementing better traffic calming design into roadway planning will be far more effective than either.
@9R2CPQNLibertarian 1yr1Y
I think the traffic laws that are currently in place are good enough
@9QQW9GZ1yr1Y
Not eliminate all traffic laws but have certain instates remove speed limits in safe areas similar to the Autobahn.
@9PNVL8W1yr1Y
NO, but when the light is red, i should be able to go
@8T33XJK 1yr1Y
the government should reduce the amount of traffic laws and eliminate redundant ones
@9QTQT8X1yr1Y
No, reduce enforcement and implement Autobahn style speed limits.
@9QS9DC2Independent1yr1Y
No, but they should eliminate the majority of the traffic laws.
@93WQMHYLibertarian 1yr1Y
No. Certain road safety laws are necessary, but others such as speed limits should be more lenient and act more as guidelines than laws.
@9Q377661yr1Y
interstate speed limits should be increased to 75-85 mph. vehicles are much safer nowadays and are capable of cruising at much higher speeds. stricter lane laws such as those found on the german autobahn should be instituted on all interstate/U.S./state highways.
@9PVYPJQ1yr1Y
No, this will increase accidents, street violence and incite anarchy
@9P3GXBV1yr1Y
Only laws that directly pertain to accidents where there is a clear victim. If there is no victim, then there cannot be a crime.
No, and local governments and police should receive more funding to enforce current laws
@9R48KGQ1yr1Y
Less highway patrol and more focus on actual crime
no. what kind of question is this? traffic fatalities & pedestrian deaths are up ten fold. there needs to be stricter enforcement of all traffic laws & mandatory driver testing every 5 years to maintain a driver's license.
@9RBP6441yr1Y
No, but they should adapt a European style traffic law enforcement system.
@9QQ3ZR51yr1Y
No, but certain laws should be dismantled or rethought.
@9FXX69MIndependent 1yr1Y
An alternative would be to implement a system like the German Autobahn.
@9NSQZWY 1yr1Y
No, Just eliminate speed limits on the interstate system(not surface streets.) and Allow bans on Bicycles(have to comply with same laws as cars) on roads that it would be a hazard.
@9NRT9GGIndependent1yr1Y
No, this will increase the rates of traffic accidents and possibly insight anarchy.
@9N37TT91yr1Y
No, but loosening of certain restrictions to be based on conditions of the road should be implemented.
@9MQ3BJM1yr1Y
This is a stupid question as most traffic laws are primarily enforced via voluntary compliance and the tort system.
@9MQ2X4M1yr1Y
No, and we should focus on comprehensive training and providing education to reduce traffic incidents on the road.
@9NV3CVZ1yr1Y
No, this will increase car accidents and insight anarchy.
@Dry550Independent 1yr1Y
No, without traffic laws in place, chaos would ensue on the roads, the bad would outweigh the good, people don’t like to be responsible when they don’t have to be
@9QXMVTK1yr1Y
Keep all current laws, except for the interstate speed limit.
@9PZ9P521yr1Y
No, but lower the current restrictions and remove speed limits. Also remove all tracking and goverment logging of private motor vehicles (not including buisness owned ie. Semis)
@B733KVV6 days6D
Traffic Laws should have a clause in which they are followed "unto reason". For example. When coming to a stop sign at a 4 way stop, a rolling stop is lawful. When other cars are there, the laws are to be followed. The same goes for speed limits. Use of indicators is mandatory to communicate to other drivers. Lack of indicators is a ticketable offense, unless in a traffic situation where no one is around. (A Police Officer parked and observing the offense would be considered no one around, because no car is on the road with them). Passing cars, even when someone knows they have enough room requires turn signals to inform other drivers of your intent. Speeding up to block someone, and other actions of being unreasonable while driving are ticketable offenses for making driving more unsafe.
@B6Z26MH1wk1W
No, but it should only be punished in cases of wrecks or accident, and those penalties should be more heavily enforced.
@B6XZF2L1wk1W
No, but speeding up to 10 mph over the limit and being in the passing lane without passing but not holding up any cars behind you should not be ticketed without also committing other offenses.
@B6WQB6F2wks2W
Some traffic laws should be enforced more, while some should be decreased. And the enforcement of them should be vastly different from what it is currently.
No. That's a stupid idea on it's face and it would make it nearly impossible to travel on the freeways of major cities.
No. We already have voluntary non-compliance. Without traffic laws the roadways of this country would be littered with the bodies of the injured and dead.
@B6SCXGQ3wks3W
no, but I believe you shouldn't have to stop at pointless stop signs in parking lots when it s empty. and a rolling stop shouldn't be legal if both ways are clear for 40 yards.
@B6RXT4M3wks3W
Regardless, this should be decided at the state level but I don't think all traffic laws should be abolished
@96P8K72Libertarian 3wks3W
No, people are already stupid enough when driving, so removing any traffic laws would only make that problem worse by several orders of magnitude
@B3VGV2T 4wks4W
No, eliminating all traffic laws and relying on voluntary compliance is not a viable approach because studies show that explicit laws and enforcement are crucial for saving lives and preventing injuries by deterring dangerous driving behaviors like speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving. While the concept of voluntary compliance is appealing, a complete lack of regulation would likely lead to chaotic and unsafe roadways, as drivers are not inherently motivated to adhere to unstated rules, and without them, it would be difficult to ensure the safety and flow of traffic.
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@B6KDNGF1mo1MO
No, but use radar and traffic cameras to inforce traffic laws automatically instead of using police forces.
@B6H5YS71mo1MO
The government should eliminate most traffic laws but it still should maintain the bare bones of the law to prevent confusion to drivers.
@B6GXXZ4Republican 1mo1MO
Yes and no. Speed limits, lane rules, and rules against blocking traffic should be enforced and others like it, but mandatory vehicle inspections should be removed and seat belts and car insurance should be invidual choice.
@B6FPZ992mos2MO
Yes but not through complete chaos, a gradual system where people learn how to fully cooperate on the road.
@B63V9DM 2mos2MO
No, but raise highway speed limits and set minimum speeds closer to those limits to reduce congestion
@B5ZVR46Libertarian2mos2MO
No; most people are already stupid enough while driving with current traffic laws. Abolishing said laws would do nothing but make the issue surrounding stupid drivers worse
@B5ZNHBT2mos2MO
No, but penalties should be income and circumstance based. Fines and jail disproportionately affect lower income people and do not affect higher income people.
@B5YQRG9Peace and Freedom3mos3MO
No, but if this were implimented I don't think it'd be as dangerous as people think. People used to drive with limited laws and respected space and decisions from other drivers so there was a sense of mindfulness.
@B5VS726Independent 3mos3MO
No, this will dramatically increase the yearly rates of accidents and insight anarchy in the streets.
@B5T538K3mos3MO
Yes, but only if road/urban design (narrow vs wide roads, mixed traffic areas etc) dictate the desired traffic behavior, as opposed to merely putting signs, such as slow speed limit signs on wide streets/highways.
@B5S69QZ3mos3MO
No, but they should eliminate lots of it, and bring back driving classes in public school. Zipper method of merging is more helpful than following the speed limit, and is generally more important.
@B5LW3DJLibertarian4mos4MO
This is a joke, We are finally able to decrease the number of motor vehicle deaths. Eliminating traffic laws means eliminating consequences to peoples actions. Road rage above all else. Its finna be mad max.
@97PVFL4Libertarian 4mos4MO
No, people are already stupid enough, especially when driving. Trusting everyone to use common sense, especially while driving, is about as good of an idea as leaving your residence’s doors and windows unlocked and expecting nobody to steal your belongings. It’s only a matter of time before someone would steal your belongings in such a scenario, just like it’s only a matter of time before someone’s stupidity while driving without traffic laws will cause who knows how much harm to you, your family, and your vehicle
@B56W9LLIndependent5mos5MO
This may apply to speed limits in certain areas, but general traffic laws are required to maintain some sense of expectation and common courtesy, especially in high congestion areas.
@B4XM3TG5mos5MO
No, although speed limits should be updated and laws related to distracted driving are difficult to enforce
@B4MRVZY5mos5MO
No, this is one of the dumbest and most dangerous ideas I've ever heard. Who in their right mind would think of such a proposal? This would be extremely dangerous and cause many deaths, accidents, damage to private and personal property, etc.
@B4HK7ZZ6mos6MO
NO!!! People suck at driving already, removing the laws would only serve to confuse people and cause more accidents.
@B4C575S6mos6MO
No. I already see many people that clearly cheated on their driving tests, or got a driver's license from false stuff out there and have no awareness while driving. Do not remove this.
@B3ZYM5D6mos6MO
No! This is an assault on law and order. We need traffic laws and signs! Doing so would be so anarchic and would be horrible! Do not eliminate traffic laws and signs!
@6L3XVCXProgressive 6mos6MO
no i mean it would be fun and would be right up until...crash - people will do what they want to do and believe me the last thing they ever would want to do is comply with anything
i mean maybe a road where you can sort of but not really... hmm sounds familiar
@B3VLQGM6mos6MO
no, and the people who say "yes" to this are literally insane and should pay thousands of dollars in car insurance monthly
@9WWXLNQIndependent11mos11MO
No, just increase the speed limits because they're a bit too slow and if 5-10 MPH over the current limits don't feel safe to you, you should not have a license.
@9WWWCRW11mos11MO
I think there should be basic traffic laws/rules but mandatory seatbelt/insurance and the like is too much
@9V2QHW9 12mos12MO
Eliminate some but not all. For example, speed limits are important, and pedestrian crossings are important.
@9TQPT5CRepublican1yr1Y
Hit and runs and drunk driving need to be taken seriously and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Anything besides that, as long as no one is getting directly hurt, we dont really need traffic laws
@9TLWJNF1yr1Y
No. While it may improve individual sense of responsibility, it would likely be more dangerous. As sad as it sounds, many people today can not be trusted to value the safety of others.
@9TJX47L1yr1Y
Traffic laws should be reduced and rely more on individual responsibility but not completely eliminated.
@9T746JJ1yr1Y
Not all but a lot. DUIs should still be a thing, so should setting your car on fire, or running assault via car. If people start running red lights and stop lights too much then there are remedies for that but generally people don’t want the hassle of the consequences of running red lights.
@9T2S3NN1yr1Y
No, but having something like roundabouts will help traffic and pollution as well as having freeways systems like Germany with its autobahn as well as further/stricter driving requirements
They can keep traffic lights and signs to stop, yield, etc. But I think all the cameras for speeding tickets and red lights should be removed.
@9SK4TRS1yr1Y
no, but significantly reduce arbitrary laws that are only enforced to further agendas, and also remove the monopolies that are insurance companies.
@9SFYXXR 1yr1Y
Traffic laws like speeding should be eliminated or highly minimized, especially on highways at times of night when there are very few cars on the road. Distracted driving should have increased penalties.
@thetiredpianist 1yr1Y
No, but if we want to deal with traffic problems less we should fund the construction and maintenance of public transportation.
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