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Originally Posted by finnbow
While it may directly impact drivers of such jalopies, having such jalopies on the road with lousy brakes, tires, etc. is dangerous to everyone on the road. If you think such requirements are strict here, move to Germany and have your car inspected by TÜV.
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What about the people who cannot aford nicer cars? Think about that.
They are not driving jalopies because of choice. People get pulled over here for stuff like having one burnt out license plate lamp.
And public transportation in Europe is light years beyond us here in the States. I made many 100 mile round trips in that Honda car pooling to work everyday it was a safe vehicle and was driven to the junk yard when my friend got rid of it.