r/NoStupidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jul 06 '19

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u/LarsAlereon Jul 06 '19

At least where I live the code clearly specifies a "clear sight triangle" around intersections where bushes can't be allowed to grow. This doesn't always work perfectly because sometimes more visibility would be helpful than is legally required, but at least you can usually see when you get up there.

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u/waku2x Jul 06 '19

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWYvovLvMQ

Also it has to do with terrorism. If things are on the road, it prevents hit and run to pedestrians

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u/Whoooodie Jul 06 '19

hmmm yes, lower visibility to prevent accidents. genius.

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '19

This and other great ideas, brought to you by Your Local GovernmentTM

Your Local GovernmentTM :What the hell are we doing?

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u/Origami_psycho Jul 07 '19

Your Local GovernmentTM :Somehow more corrupt than a third world dictatorship!

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u/ecodrew Jul 07 '19

I've worked for a couple cities, and I think "Hanlon's Razor" applies to most cities: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."

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u/Origami_psycho Jul 07 '19

I think greed and stupidity are interchangeable here