Wrong-way drivers and police pursuits caused bystander deaths before this law went into effect.

At 20 over, the violator knows what he or she is doing, and that's why it is, in fact, a criminal traffic offense (yes, a felony) in many states, requiring a mandatory appearance before a magistrate. It's way above a simple "sorry officer, but I didn't know I was speeding".

So 90 in a 70 is acceptable to you; what's the acceptable punishment for you when you are doing 111 in a 70? I'm curious to know where you feel you should be held accountable.

I miss home :(

>20 over the speed limit needs to be a felony traffic violation, on any road, period. It is in most states...

20 over is not a felony in most states, in fact, I don't think it's a felony in a single state. Also, advocating for creating more felons, by way of traffic infractions, is one of the dumbest things I've ever heard.

Remember the UPS incident in Florida??

I think a more effective law would be charging transplants more in rent, while capping Washington state residents rent. That would keep rental inventory up while not displacing the local population.

Such a good feeling seeing the emerald city after being in some other part of the world. I like travel, but I love it here.

Such a beautiful drive!

It’s so nice to see on the way back from the east coast. What a welcome sight. I always try to pick out features I know or would like to visit.

I remember being glued to the window in the plane when I first started visiting in ‘05, and nothing has changed. Love this place.

Look at this guy bragging

Did you take this Wednesday by chance?

I love this approach! Wherever I go home to visit I'm pretty much glued to the window.

Nothing better 🙂

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In absolute numbers more people die at Yellowstone. North Cascades has a higher number of deaths per 1000 visitors, however.

This is in large part because North Cascades is a lovely park best known among serious alpine climbers. So many of the people that come to North Cascades are there to do something risky. Most people that come to Yellowstone are there for light hiking, camping and tours, low risk activities.

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Love this approach, especially at night. I always try to snap this same photo and it always comes out blurry. :)

I think the point is that they "could have" and should have died, doing that. It's a wonder that they didn't.

I hope that guy never sees daylight again.

But they didn’t kill themselves. They killed two kids.

They could always radio ahead with these situations and they do. But what’s the point of advising other cops if they can’t chase them either?

WA and CA - PF&ML are set up differently as in CA employees contribute to a joint pool for PFL, PML, DI, etc. which is CA SDI (State Disability Insurance) whereas in WA employees contribute directly to a dedicated PF&ML program of ESD.

Not sure, how much it matters....but in IRS Publication 525 (2022) under "Other compensation" mentions as follows .....

Other compensation.

Many other amounts you receive as compensation for sickness or injury aren't taxable. These include the following amounts.

• Compensatory damages you receive for physical injury or physical sickness, whether paid in a lump sum or in periodic payments. See Court awards and damages under Other Income, later.
• Benefits you receive under an accident or health insurance policy on which either you paid the premiums or your employer paid the premiums but you had to include them in your income
• Disability benefits you receive for loss of income or earning capacity as a result of injuries under a no-fault car insurance policy.

“Lets add armed individuals also driving at high speeds going the opposite direction of traffic!!” Is the dumbest response ever. Any chase will make the driving more extreme. They can’t outrun a radio.

If someone wants to kill themselves going the wrong way, you want cops driving the wrong way on the interstate to stop them? Are you that dumb???