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A NC Trooper, recently attempted to stop a driver who was deaf. The subject didn't stop and a mini chase ensued. Upon finally getting the guy stopped, he failed to follow commands, assuming because he couldn't hear them, and during this encounter, was shot by the Trooper. Not sure how any deaf motorist hears sirens approaching, but my question is, how are we suppose to know about this prior to encountering deaf drivers? Might have a restricted license, but wouldn't think you would generally know this until you made the stop and physically looked at his license. Perhaps a perfect storm of being deaf and not being able to hear commands doesn't happen often enough to warrant changes, but I am sure just once is enough when we write out the big liability check. Maybe a tag header or designation should be implemented?
