After MAJOR Limo Crash Claims 20 Lives, Renewed Focus On Whether Or Not Limos Should Be Regulated

Over this past weekend, 20 people lost their lives in an awful automobile accident. With such a significant number, one could only wonder, "How?"

It turns out that the toll is so high due to one major factor: It involved a stretch limo. To be more specific, it was a 2001 Ford Excursion.

Initial reports indicate the vehicle was moving at approximately 60 mph when it careened off road. As of now it's too early to tell if it was due to human error, mechanical failure or a driver operating under the influence. What this incredibly awful incident has highlighted though is if limos should be regulated.

That's because when these stretch jobs get produced, much of the time it's not done with safety in mind. It's about style and the decked-out interiors.

Although I've only been in stretched limos a couple of times, that question was omnipresent while I was a passenger: "What if something happens?" Unfortunately, it appears we're seeing the result now.

That said, we've got to ask: Is it time to PROPERLY regulate stretched limos? Should we even consider banning the elongated sedans?

What say you, Spies?

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TomM - 10/9/2018 6:04:59 AM

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Yes - the construction of Limousines should be regulated - these cars - especially these really long versions - have many safety issues that should be addressed

At the same time - we cannot assume this accident was due to problems with the vehicle itself. It appears that brakes were NOT applied when coming to a Stop Sign - and that alone points to possible operator problems. Again - it is too early to tell what actually happened - but I still believe that there should have been some people alive after this crash.

MDarringer - 10/9/2018 8:08:49 AM

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The Lincoln Town Car limos--and other sedan stretches--are death traps because of lack of exits except for the sedan's original two doors.

atc98092 - 10/9/2018 12:30:04 PM

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Not always. I've seen stretch models with additional doors as well.

MDarringer - 10/9/2018 7:10:59 PM

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Nut usually though.

Vette71 - 10/10/2018 9:34:29 AM

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This was a stretch Ford Expedition with doors along both sides. From the pictures those on the passenger side had a chance of survival. Probably not wearing seat belts.

PUGPROUD - 10/9/2018 8:57:12 AM

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Of course. From what I've read it appears that there may be criminal negligence attached to this accident and limo owner may face jail time.

Truthy - 10/9/2018 9:23:21 AM

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Yes, it did not pass inspection and the owner did not remedy this, so it was on the road illegally. Another issue with these stretch limos is the lack of seat safety belts on sideways facing seating.

atc98092 - 10/9/2018 12:32:44 PM

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We don't know if they were addressed. All we know is it didn't pass its last inspection. I fear you may be right, but all the facts aren't yet known. And I don't think seat belts are mandated on side facing seats. They wouldn't be very effective anyway in a frontal crash. Might keep you from being ejected, but the sideways force would likely break your back anyway.

PUGPROUD - 10/10/2018 8:56:22 AM

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When twenty people die in an accident in this manner, someone, something or both has to be at fault.