sroe3 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 In Washington we have a seat belt law. Why does our government feel it's necessary to save us from ourselves? I drive around the farm all day without my belt because I'm in and out of the truck. As soon as I get on the highway I buckle up. 2 miles down the road an unmarked car pulls me over and I get a ticket because I wasn't belted when I pulled out. Cop is just doing his job, but this is a BS law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Get tinted windows??? Here in Illinois, the motorcyle riders don't have to wear helmets, but us "cagers" have to wear seat belts. It's a revenue stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ohio has a limit on window tint. They didn't used to be able to pull you over for seat belt in Ohio (though the law said you did have to wear it, it was ticket'able, but not a reason for a stop). That recently changed (who would'a guessed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinSC Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Talk about useless laws...I just found out that South Carolina is one of only TWO states that outlaws alcohol sales on Election day. WTF? The one day of the year that I think I will need a drink....FWIW, Kentucky is the other state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRak2000 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Another great reason for strict term limits. The less they can get done, the better off we'll be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedog Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Dry towns and counties. Please explain that. Baffles me that beer is legal on one side of a street and not on the other. Dumbest thing I ever saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Seat belt laws kill me. Been riding motorcycles for 25 years (no helmet laws in FL) yet I have to strap myself in to a truck. I drive maybe 4K miles a year, and rarely get over 35 here at the beach. I'm in more danger of getting t-boned by a townie or tourist than of actually running into something myself. My average drive lasts five minutes and it is a really weary exercise putting the stupid belt on and off for such short trips. You think it's bad now, wait till Obamacare is fully implemented. You will see all sorts of new laws concerning "safety". The Government justifies them by saying that it saves the taxpayers money on healthcare costs. No more guns, fireworks, freedom to ride without a helmet, cheap smokes and booze, trans fats, sodas, you name it. Government health care does nothing but legislate against personal liberties and freedoms. If you have any doubts, move to Canada for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Ohio has a limit on window tint. They didn't used to be able to pull you over for seat belt in Ohio (though the law said you did have to wear it, it was ticket'able, but not a reason for a stop). That recently changed (who would'a guessed). NJ bans window tinting all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 if pulled over and questioned about tint let him test it IF he has the equipment to do so which most don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I just wished my congressman cared about me enough to keep me from buying a big sugar drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Got a letter from my dermatologist. I can tint to my heart's desire. Found out this angle from a deputy friend. Yeah, I'm one of those guys that circumvents useless laws. That is why I have all sorts of things that some might consider illegal. Until you know the laws, the authorities will tell you all sorts of things that they are told are illegal. It is up to us to know the laws, not the cops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Yea, I hate those things that saved my wife's life. Wow, that sounds like I am arguing for seat belts and I am sure that is against the rules of the hate forum. Damn me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Seat belt laws kill me. Been riding motorcycles for 25 years (no helmet laws in FL) yet I have to strap myself in to a truck. I drive maybe 4K miles a year, and rarely get over 35 here at the beach. I'm in more danger of getting t-boned by a townie or tourist than of actually running into something myself. My average drive lasts five minutes and it is a really weary exercise putting the stupid belt on and off for such short trips. You think it's bad now, wait till Obamacare is fully implemented. You will see all sorts of new laws concerning "safety". The Government justifies them by saying that it saves the taxpayers money on healthcare costs. No more guns, fireworks, freedom to ride without a helmet, cheap smokes and booze, trans fats, sodas, you name it. Government health care does nothing but legislate against personal liberties and freedoms. If you have any doubts, move to Canada for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothguy Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Yea, I hate those things that saved my wife's life. Wow, that sounds like I am arguing for seat belts and I am sure that is against the rules of the hate forum. Damn me. Nobody likes to be told what to do but seat belts are a huge factor in crash survival. Growing up our car did not have seat belts and no body wore bike helmets. When I had kids my mind changed about somethings. It does seem like something that should be handled with a warning. Edited November 6, 2012 by toothguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I think that wearing a seat belt, a helmet on a motorcycle or bicycle is smart. BUT I HATE that it is a law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Pay the fine in pennies! $86 in pennies weighs 46# + Flat rate box w/signature conformation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gungeezer Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Useless save yourself from yourself laws. We haven't seen anything yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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