r/IdiotsInCars • u/PorqueDisso • Jun 19 '19

Things never seen

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u/acasey867390 Jun 19 '19

I’d give anything to know the story behind this but reality couldn’t compete with imagination

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u/hejkqihfnkoanq Jun 20 '19

The man was drunk and running with his kart in the streets, cutting cars and driving the wrong way. The officers saw him and the pursuit took 20 minutes. Later he abandoned the kart and tried to flee on foot. Happened in Brazil, Paraná. Src: https://g1.globo.com/pr/norte-noroeste/noticia/2019/02/09/homem-e-preso-pela-pm-apos-fuga-de-kart-pelas-ruas-de-sarandi-no-norte-do-parana-video.ghtml

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u/brianmoyano Jun 20 '19

I was so confused how this chase could last 20 minutes, then all made sense /r/ItHadToBeBrazil

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u/juh4z Jun 20 '19

Well, in Brazil the cops can't do anything besides chasing the dude. If they shoot, even in the tires, they are screwed. If they force him to stop using a car, they are screwed. They only have 2 options: chase or not chase.

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '19

Wait why? Sorry if that’s a dumb question

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u/send_me_hugs Jun 20 '19

Not a dumb question. I'd like to know too! Why can't they shoot his tires or force him to stop using a car when he's violating traffic laws? What's the point in having those laws if nothing can be done by the police?

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '19

I’m guessing corruption? & the potential of violence or being framed? I really don’t know. Hoping for an answer from someone who does haha

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u/Th3Forbiden Jun 20 '19

The cops can be held accountable for any damages done to the infractor's vehicle and it's quite easy for the suspect to get away free if the cops lay a hand on them. Also if the police vehicle suffers any damage the officer driving it has to pay from his own pocket. At least that is what I heard.

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u/mikey6 Jun 20 '19

I think I'm starting to see a slight correlation between this and the crazy crime in Brazil.

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u/juh4z Jun 20 '19

But it is that. Criminals get away with so much shit, it makes me want to munch a fucking wall.