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Written by William Canna-bass on 2024-12-20 at 22:46

"He says that, if he had let her go without citing her, it would “set the precedent” that people could claim a medical emergency to get out of a ticket"

Actually, there is already precedent for getting out of a ticket for a medical emergency. You can totally speed to the hospital if you are transporting your loved one in a medical emergency.

Specifically, many states have Good Samaritan laws which provide both civil and criminal immunity for rendering emergency assistance.

Alternatively, there is the Affirmative defense of Medical Necessity.

https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-12-19/pregnant-kentucky-woman-cited-for-street-camping-while-in-labor

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Written by g0xmkamovz on 2024-12-20 at 23:17

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Even if it wasn't a precedent already, it should be. "I was trying to save someone's life" should always be a valid excuse.

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Written by William Canna-bass on 2024-12-20 at 23:20

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Edited to include Good Samaritan laws and the affirmative defense of Medical Necessity.

Like, where was she supposed to give birth? In the rain?

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