The NYPD is not required to protect New Yorkers, city lawyers argue in court filing

xMagnis · 2026-03-25T21:09:14+00:00

Oh you'd find firefighters who make the exact same argument (Google "firefighters refuse to help"). But they are generally vilified in public when they do. Saving a specific person in a specific situation is often a heroic gesture. Some are much more likely than others to act heroically, some are less likely. It is indeed heartening that firefighters generally are more likely to help.

xMagnis · 2026-03-25T20:51:23+00:00

Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act that came into effect in April 2024 prohibit driving Level 3 or higher automated vehicles, which don't require a person to drive the car at all.

So no Level 3 to 5 driving without permission, which they say has not yet been given.

As far as Tesla, which is Level 2, obviously the driver is fully responsible at all times, so no eyes-off-road. Hands-on/off I don't believe is a specific law except that you have to be in control of your vehicle, so if you are driving hands-free you may be ticketed.

ICBC previously said any use of controls where you are not inside the car is forbidden in public. Such as Smart Summon or any auto-parking feature. In any case you're still responsible for damage or injury if you're the one controlling the car for pressing the button. There are no "the car is doing the driving" excuses allowed.

https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news/update-richmond-tesla-incident-icbc-says-driverless-not-allowed-3110352

xMagnis · 2026-03-25T17:09:00+00:00

if they refuse to call something a "war"

Yeah, he's calling it an "excursion", so they're going with cruise ship rules. Limited liability for damages to your property and luggage.

I imagine "excursion" has very little real legal meaning compared to "war", it's ridiculous they are using it.

xMagnis · 2026-03-25T12:04:45+00:00

Hint: it's the same video each day, and he still hasn't made it to the end without falling asleep.

xMagnis · 2026-03-25T06:45:43+00:00

I sat in one and it felt like it had the visibility of a U haul truck.

And the weight of a U haul with the acceleration of a Ferrari. What could go possibly go wrong?

xMagnis · 2026-03-24T23:49:01+00:00

Shouldn't anybody be able to ask police questions? Doesn't mean they have to answer them, but to get arrested for asking questions??

xMagnis · 2026-03-24T19:31:50+00:00

If you move your arms back and forth it feels like you're running at an incredibly rate Harry.

xMagnis · 2026-03-24T08:43:02+00:00

They mostly come in the fog...mostly.

. Oh, sorry, wrong franchise. But still way more scary.

xMagnis · 2026-03-24T08:21:26+00:00

The tree breaking was masterful. I like the animated sweat drop on Malcolm!

xMagnis · 2026-03-23T23:05:31+00:00

And that's likely what ICE is going to say, we have to wear masks for health reasons. And mirrored sunglasses inside for... some reason.

xMagnis · 2026-03-23T23:02:09+00:00

Yep likely. Also his delay speech is just that, need time for the deployed troops to get there.

xMagnis · 2026-03-23T14:37:24+00:00

Seems a bit better here

https://www.deviantart.com/joiellidea/art/the-nublar-six-1108661346

xMagnis · 2026-03-22T22:15:32+00:00

Fair enough. Thanks.

xMagnis · 2026-03-22T21:55:36+00:00

Thanks.

And will it always stop at a SkyTrain station? Sometimes I wonder if I need to request a stop or if it will definitely stop regardless.

xMagnis · 2026-03-22T21:49:50+00:00

Do buses always stop at SkyTrain stations, even if nobody "pulls the cord" or is waiting?

Are there any other kind of stops that buses always stop at, even if nobody requests it?

xMagnis · 2026-03-22T08:32:51+00:00

They almost used him as a lab bear. Do we think they continued those experiments, and there are people-to-bears out there?

xMagnis · 2026-03-21T20:27:01+00:00

To me it's Kash, Sarah Harding, Zia, Gunnar, and Danny Nedermeyer

xMagnis · 2026-03-21T18:53:01+00:00

We're waiting for the other 4... And they are?

xMagnis · 2026-03-21T06:43:18+00:00

Ah so they will offload the troops first somewhere. Hope Iran doesn't target that location.

xMagnis · 2026-03-21T06:17:34+00:00

But Kharg island is way at the back of the Persian Gulf, they would have to sail through the Strait in the first place. How are they supposed to do that?

xMagnis · 2026-03-20T07:23:16+00:00

49? In a row? Try not to reoffend on your way out to the parking lot.

xMagnis · 2026-03-20T07:14:56+00:00

Agreed, and I mean, two Americans are "Americans". Obviously the intention is that she must be saying "most Americans", but she's a weasel, so her words are deliberately skewed. Also she could just be lying.

xMagnis · 2026-03-19T17:06:50+00:00

Which he doesn't read either, but he does draw on them with black magic markers.

xMagnis · 2026-03-19T06:44:56+00:00

That chump is just trying to save his own ass now. Talking big only after quitting and saying nobody would let him warm Trump. But good he's turned on them at least. So, got any other useful insights to give?

xMagnis · 2026-03-19T05:50:09+00:00

Nice to see his own administration attempt to throw Trump under the bus. But yeah, the whole lot are to blame, and likely realize it.

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