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.
@G0vernanceOilLibertarian11mos11MO
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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@9TYJFHK9mos9MO
Liability is determined by traffic laws - specifically, what's standard practice while driving.
@3H6X5RQLibertarian 12mos12MO
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.
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?
@R3pr3sntat1veHalNeo-Libertarianism11mos11MO
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?
@9R7L7TP12mos12MO
No, but remove speed traps and traffic cameras, and increase the speed limits on highways/freeways.
@9R86QKP12mos12MO
Should eliminate all victimless laws, such as seat belt and airbag requirements.
@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 12mos12MO
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 12mos12MO
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
@9R6XGS512mos12MO
No. But they shouldn't fine people who are traveling safely above the speed limit within a reasonable 10 miles over the speed limit.
@B4CSCQ2Independent3mos3MO
No, this will dramatically increase the yearly rate of accidents and insight anarchy in the streets.
@8T7LSCB 12mos12MO
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.
@9RB57VQ12mos12MO
No, except for speeding during morning and evening rush hours on a multi lane road
@9R8TFTR12mos12MO
No, but eliminate fees for registration and inspection, and decrease fees, tickets, and re-education costs for minor offenses, parking tickets, and lateness.
@85QWNPG 12mos12MO
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 12mos12MO
No, but there are some laws that are definitely not important and should be removed.
@9RDHCNZ12mos12MO
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
@9QYLM5212mos12MO
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.
@9R56QVS12mos12MO
Maybe, but implementing better traffic calming design into roadway planning will be far more effective than either.
@9R2CPQNLibertarian 12mos12MO
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 12mos12MO
the government should reduce the amount of traffic laws and eliminate redundant ones
@9QTQT8X12mos12MO
No, reduce enforcement and implement Autobahn style speed limits.
@9QS9DC2Independent12mos12MO
No, but they should eliminate the majority of the traffic laws.
@93WQMHY 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
@9R48KGQ12mos12MO
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.
@9RBP64412mos12MO
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
@9QXMVTK12mos12MO
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)
@B5VS726Independent 3wks3W
No, this will dramatically increase the yearly rates of accidents and insight anarchy in the streets.
@B5T538K3wks3W
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.
@B5S69QZ4wks4W
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.
@B5LW3DJLibertarian1mo1MO
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 2mos2MO
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
@B56W9LLIndependent2mos2MO
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.
@B4XM3TG2mos2MO
No, although speed limits should be updated and laws related to distracted driving are difficult to enforce
@B4MRVZY3mos3MO
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.
@B4HK7ZZ3mos3MO
NO!!! People suck at driving already, removing the laws would only serve to confuse people and cause more accidents.
@B4C575S3mos3MO
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.
@B3ZYM5D4mos4MO
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 4mos4MO
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
@B3VLQGM4mos4MO
no, and the people who say "yes" to this are literally insane and should pay thousands of dollars in car insurance monthly
@9WWXLNQIndependent8mos8MO
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.
@9WWWCRW8mos8MO
I think there should be basic traffic laws/rules but mandatory seatbelt/insurance and the like is too much
@9V2QHW9 9mos9MO
Eliminate some but not all. For example, speed limits are important, and pedestrian crossings are important.
@9TQPT5CRepublican10mos10MO
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
@9TLWJNF10mos10MO
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.
@9TJX47L10mos10MO
Traffic laws should be reduced and rely more on individual responsibility but not completely eliminated.
@9T746JJ10mos10MO
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.
@9T2S3NN10mos10MO
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.
@9SK4TRS11mos11MO
no, but significantly reduce arbitrary laws that are only enforced to further agendas, and also remove the monopolies that are insurance companies.
@9SFYXXR 11mos11MO
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 11mos11MO
No, but if we want to deal with traffic problems less we should fund the construction and maintenance of public transportation.
@9S8MLJF11mos11MO
No, Most of the laws are just being used to make money for local municipalities in the guise of safety. But most people are also stupid so we cant just trust common sense to carry us through.
@9S3V765Independent 11mos11MO
No, we need some traffic laws, but others like speed limits on long stretches of highways could be removed.
@9S2TFY611mos11MO
No but it should be reworked to be compliant with the 14th amendment. Only places that can be enforced 100% of the time should have speed limits.
@9RZQH4211mos11MO
No. I think there should be a countrywide standard so those travelling from one state to another will already know what is expected rather than assuming the laws are the same.
@9RYF9YZConstitution11mos11MO
No, way to broad of a question. Local governments should review and enforce traffic laws at the behest of local voters.
@9RXL5HGLibertarian11mos11MO
Not all laws, but eliminate seatbelt laws, carseat laws, and school zones. Municipalities should vote on raising their speed limits.
No, the logic of this policy is based on the assumption that people are reasonable. Which they aren't.
@B3S8Z294mos4MO
No, this question is a no brainer. if there is no law against it than no one is gonna follow it of course. If they ever do this than that will lead to more people getting killed in car crashes.
@Mohanri-Brown5mos5MO
No, this will dramatically increased the yearly rates of road rage, car accidents, and insight anarchy in the streets.
@B2WJYCMIndependent5mos5MO
I don't really know the context of this question. I will need educate myself first before answering.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican 5mos5MO
No, but if a traffic law is unnecessary at that time, drivers should be able to ignore it, such as running a red light or stop sign when there is no other car in sight.
@B2LXPXZ5mos5MO
Traffic law violations should not incur the current penalties that they do unless you prove that you cannot be trusted to obey those laws.
@B2GNM4P6mos6MO
No, but it should be harder to get a citation for minor accidents caused by reckless or careless driving
@B29XN5K6mos6MO
Some laws are mandatory while others are completely irrelevant. There should be a vote among the people of the state to determine what laws should apply to the state or the intensity of the laws.
@B262FSH7mos7MO
reform the traffic laws and put new systems on highways that have proved more effective than our own i.e. the autobahn
@9ZNBR528mos8MO
Not all trafficking laws. But people can drive safely doing 10 mph over the speed limit... depending on that limit, road and condition... people doing 100mph, probably not so safe, swerving, not so safe.
@9ZMSGDH 8mos8MO
No, but increase requirements for acquiring ones' drivers license to promote more nuanced driving ethics
@73PBRQVLibertarian 8mos8MO
Maybe. It sounds like a good idea on paper, but is it going to significantly improve how society functions? Are existing traffic laws enforced in all places? I don't think this would scale well in larger-population areas like cities and metro areas. It might make more sense in small towns, but who knows?
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