I dont know of the truth of this particular law in NYS but it DOES exist in other places; Davis, Calif. being one of them. If you think on some of the past acts of government that you KNOW to be true you will reallize that the "illogic" of a particular law is no bar to its passage. However much you may doubt this laws existance; is there not a piece of you that would not be at all surprised if it were true? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Alan Bosch Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 9:27 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: New York State Motor Smoker Law
This is a joke, right? Ha, ha. Right?!? If someone can use a cell phone, use a lap top computer, apply make-up, eat a bowl of cereal, drive with a dog on their lap, read a book or newspaper, all with impunity, how the hell can smoking be the most pressing distraction whilst driving? Is this completely illogical or is it me? Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
Jason Yasment <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM> on 09/02/99 09:01:58 AM Please respond to Jason Yasment <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM cc: (bcc: Alan R Bosch/Sales/RA/Rockwell) Subject: New York State Motor Smoker Law
Just for the Info of those who live and travel through NYS. This morning the Motor Smoker Law goes into effect. This law basically comes down to, if you are smoking while behind the wheel you are subject to a fine. The fines are: 1st Offense: US$500 2nd Offense: US$1000 3rd Offense: US$1500 and I don't know what the penalties are after the 3rd offense. The reasoning behind the law is the distraction of smoking while driving and the health effects of others that are in the vehicle with you. -- Jason M. Yasment '84 Westfalia '98 Jetta TDI AOL IM: YasmentJM |
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