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Good luck speed cameras (kbin.run)
submitted 8 months ago by shootwhatsmyname@lemm.ee to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
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[–] lemming@sh.itjust.works 56 points 8 months ago (2 children)

In a considerable part of the world. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minimum_driving_ages

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 17 points 8 months ago

Oh, guess NA bias is showing.

[–] redbr64@lemmy.world 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, I assumed most of the world was at least 18. I was surprised when I moved to the US at 15 and could get a learner's permit and drive with an adult, and drive by myself at 16.

[–] Pacmanlives@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Growing up in a rural part of Ohio it was needed. Everything was 20-30 miles away. Need milk and eggs, well see you an a hour

[–] redbr64@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

Yeah, I totally understand how it's necessary across many parts of the US. There's so much I couldn't have done in high school, like having a job, if I couldn't drive. I didn't live in a rural area, but between the sprawl and lack of public transportation...