911? I'd like to order a large pepperoni and mushroom.

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But if you're on a busy road, chances are someone has already called

That seems like a ridiculous statement. Imagine some poor guy with his head through the windshield bleeding to death because 300 people assumed someone would call.

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I had once read somewhere that 911 looks askance if you call them even to report an accident, if it is not serious, where there are no injuries. According to the article, you need to call the police at their regular number. How many people on the road would even KNOW the regular number for the police?

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...chances are that all of those other folks also figured someone else has called.

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""Ma'am, we're not gonna go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger," the 911 operator said. "

Only in America eh? Here in Blighty, our British Bobbies are only too willing to nip down the fish and chip shop to adjust the amount of vinegar on the chips.

Having trouble finding an electrician?...of course madam, here's one we shot earlier.

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Steve (as 41oo) wrote:

""Ma'am, we're not gonna go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger," the 911 operator said. "

Only in America eh? Here in Blighty, our British Bobbies are only too willing to nip down the fish and chip shop to adjust the amount of vinegar on the chips.

Having trouble finding an electrician?...of course madam, here's one we shot earlier.

Hey giv'em a break they did save Tyrone the Tiger...

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The rule is:

See something? CALL 911.

Do not ask if they already have a report on the incident.
(That's a waste of time.)

Report the incident as you witnessed it.

Answer the operator's questions.

Hang up and begin rendering asssistance to the victims.
==

Your report may contain information not offered by others.

Joe(Never assume the other gawkers are doing anything)Nation

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Chai Tea wrote:

"Ma'am, we're not gonna go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger," the 911 operator said.

Damn right, thats what the NSA is for.

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nimh wrote:

Hey giv'em a break they did save Tyrone the Tiger...

yeah I remember getting stuck in that traffic jam Mad

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gustavratzenhofer wrote:

But if you're on a busy road, chances are someone has already called

That seems like a ridiculous statement. Imagine some poor guy with his head through the windshield bleeding to death because 300 people assumed someone would call.

Yes, I thought the same thing.

Re the ridiculous calls, I wonder if they could implement a way to fine these people?

Also, with the advent of cell phones and multiple calls coming in from on the spot, I wonder how that could be avoided?

Screening takes time, they might be talking about a different accident.

On the occassions I've had to call 911, there is no more blessed sound than the sounds of sirens getting closer. I'd hate to think help was delayed over a pizza.

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