Nanny State: New Calif. Law Would Ban Texting While Biking; What's Next?...

[paulitician]

I guess creating 40,000 new Laws in 2011 wasn't enough for the Nanny/Police Staters.


It could soon be illegal to ride a bicycle and text if a California lawmaker gets his way.

Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), who authored the 2008 California law mandating the use of hands-free technology while driving, has proposed extending that law to bicyclists.

Senate Bill 1475 would ban bicyclists from texting or talking without a headset. Bicyclists would be fined $20 for their first offense and $50 thereafter with no additional fees.

The new bill was originally part of the 2008 driving ordinance, however the bicycle portion was omitted from the final law. It is supported by the California Bicycle Coalition.

The bill is currently working its way through the state senate. Sen. Simitian hopes to make it law by the end of 2012.

 

[RoadVirus]

Apparently they have nothing better to do in the California legislature, like cure the state's budget woes.

 

[paulitician]

Apparently they have nothing better to do in the California legislature, like cure the state's budget woes.

Socialists/Progressives. Waddayagonnado?

 

[Crackerjack]

Apparently they have nothing better to do in the California legislature, like cure the state's budget woes.

Why do you think they're creating more offenses? $50 adds up after a while ...

 

[jillian]

I guess creating 40,000 new Laws in 2011 wasn't enough for the Nanny/Police Staters.


It could soon be illegal to ride a bicycle and text if a California lawmaker gets his way.

Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), who authored the 2008 California law mandating the use of hands-free technology while driving, has proposed extending that law to bicyclists.

Senate Bill 1475 would ban bicyclists from texting or talking without a headset. Bicyclists would be fined $20 for their first offense and $50 thereafter with no additional fees.

The new bill was originally part of the 2008 driving ordinance, however the bicycle portion was omitted from the final law. It is supported by the California Bicycle Coalition.

The bill is currently working its way through the state senate. Sen. Simitian hopes to make it law by the end of 2012.

oh no!!! the horror!!! the horror!!!

 

[Crackerjack]

I guess creating 40,000 new Laws in 2011 wasn't enough for the Nanny/Police Staters.


It could soon be illegal to ride a bicycle and text if a California lawmaker gets his way.

Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), who authored the 2008 California law mandating the use of hands-free technology while driving, has proposed extending that law to bicyclists.

Senate Bill 1475 would ban bicyclists from texting or talking without a headset. Bicyclists would be fined $20 for their first offense and $50 thereafter with no additional fees.

The new bill was originally part of the 2008 driving ordinance, however the bicycle portion was omitted from the final law. It is supported by the California Bicycle Coalition.

The bill is currently working its way through the state senate. Sen. Simitian hopes to make it law by the end of 2012.

oh no!!! the horror!!! the horror!!!

Stellar contribution.

 

[paulitician]

Apparently they have nothing better to do in the California legislature, like cure the state's budget woes.

Why do you think they're creating more offenses? $50 adds up after a while ...

Yes, Big Brother's 'fines' are really just new Taxes. Very perceptive of you. I'm always surprised so few have caught onto the game. They're now fining Citizens for minor infractions at an alarming rate. It's all about control and revenue for Big Government. They just call em 'fines' rather than Taxes. They figure that keeps the sheep in line and going along. And unfortunately, they're right.

 

[paulitician]

I guess creating 40,000 new Laws in 2011 wasn't enough for the Nanny/Police Staters.


It could soon be illegal to ride a bicycle and text if a California lawmaker gets his way.

Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), who authored the 2008 California law mandating the use of hands-free technology while driving, has proposed extending that law to bicyclists.

Senate Bill 1475 would ban bicyclists from texting or talking without a headset. Bicyclists would be fined $20 for their first offense and $50 thereafter with no additional fees.

The new bill was originally part of the 2008 driving ordinance, however the bicycle portion was omitted from the final law. It is supported by the California Bicycle Coalition.

The bill is currently working its way through the state senate. Sen. Simitian hopes to make it law by the end of 2012.

oh no!!! the horror!!! the horror!!!

You would say that. You're a classic Socialist/Progressive Nanny Stater stereotype.

 

[CoolBreeze]

I wonder how long it will be before there is a law against texting while walking, standing still, sitting, eating, while sitting on the pot, and sleeping.

 

[paulitician]

I wonder how long it will be before there is a law against texting while walking, standing still, sitting, eating, while sitting on the pot, and sleeping.

Give Big Brother some time. He'll get around to all that.

 

[jgarden]

Englin Blasts GOP Bill for ‘Requiring Vaginal Penetration’
February 14, 2012

"This bill will require many women in Virginia to undergo vaginal penetration with an ultrasound probe against their consent in order to exercise their constitutional right to an abortion, even for nonsurgical, noninvasive, pharmaceutical abortions. This kind of government intrusion shocks the conscience and demonstrates the disturbing lengths Republican legislators will go to prevent women from controlling their own reproductive destiny.

I offered an amendment that would have protected women from the unwanted vaginal penetration required by this bill. House Republicans rejected that amendment. The next time Virginia Republicans speak the words ‘government intrusion’ I hope voters will remember this vote and hold them accountable for their hypocrisy."

-David Englin (D)

http://www.arlnow.com/2012/02/14/englin-blasts-gop-bill-for-requiring-vaginal-penetration/

When you examine the record, conservatives have been far more intrusive into the privacy and private parts of American citizens!

 

[jillian]

I guess creating 40,000 new Laws in 2011 wasn't enough for the Nanny/Police Staters.


It could soon be illegal to ride a bicycle and text if a California lawmaker gets his way.

Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), who authored the 2008 California law mandating the use of hands-free technology while driving, has proposed extending that law to bicyclists.

Senate Bill 1475 would ban bicyclists from texting or talking without a headset. Bicyclists would be fined $20 for their first offense and $50 thereafter with no additional fees.

The new bill was originally part of the 2008 driving ordinance, however the bicycle portion was omitted from the final law. It is supported by the California Bicycle Coalition.

The bill is currently working its way through the state senate. Sen. Simitian hopes to make it law by the end of 2012.

oh no!!! the horror!!! the horror!!!

You would say that. You're a classic Socialist/Progressive Nanny Stater stereotype.

um... no.

i just know that some moron goes riding down fifth avenue on a bicycle, chit chatting away and rides into my car, the idiot is going to sue me. or they hit some old lady and kill her... because they're a moron and can't stop riding long enough to text or have a conversation...

there's nothing wrong with penalizing people who don't have the common sense they were born with.

I'd also point out that i've always said restaurant owners should be able to decide if their restaurant is a smoking or non-smoking establishment. so i don't know about being pro 'nanny state' whatever the heck that rightwing propaganda actually means... but i do think common sense is in order.

 

[jillian]

Englin Blasts GOP Bill for ‘Requiring Vaginal Penetration’
February 14, 2012

"This bill will require many women in Virginia to undergo vaginal penetration with an ultrasound probe against their consent in order to exercise their constitutional right to an abortion, even for nonsurgical, noninvasive, pharmaceutical abortions. This kind of government intrusion shocks the conscience and demonstrates the disturbing lengths Republican legislators will go to prevent women from controlling their own reproductive destiny.

I offered an amendment that would have protected women from the unwanted vaginal penetration required by this bill. House Republicans rejected that amendment. The next time Virginia Republicans speak the words ‘government intrusion’ I hope voters will remember this vote and hold them accountable for their hypocrisy."

-David Englin (D)

Englin Blasts GOP Bill for ‘Requiring Vaginal Penetration’ | ARLnow.com

When you examine the record, conservatives have been far more intrusive into the privacy and private parts of American citizens!

and there ya go....

rules goverining busineses and personal behavior no good... unless they control people's sexuality.

thanks for the reminder.

 

[BDBoop]

I guess creating 40,000 new Laws in 2011 wasn't enough for the Nanny/Police Staters.


It could soon be illegal to ride a bicycle and text if a California lawmaker gets his way.

Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), who authored the 2008 California law mandating the use of hands-free technology while driving, has proposed extending that law to bicyclists.

Senate Bill 1475 would ban bicyclists from texting or talking without a headset. Bicyclists would be fined $20 for their first offense and $50 thereafter with no additional fees.

The new bill was originally part of the 2008 driving ordinance, however the bicycle portion was omitted from the final law. It is supported by the California Bicycle Coalition.

The bill is currently working its way through the state senate. Sen. Simitian hopes to make it law by the end of 2012.

oh no!!! the horror!!! the horror!!!

Funny how as long as vajayjays are involved, it's all good but ZOMG TEXTING ON A BICYCLE!!!11!!eleventy!!!111!!

 

[paulitician]

oh no!!! the horror!!! the horror!!!

You would say that. You're a classic Socialist/Progressive Nanny Stater stereotype.

um... no.

i just know that some moron goes riding down fifth avenue on a bicycle, chit chatting away and rides into my car, the idiot is going to sue me. or they hit some old lady and kill her... because they're a moron and can't stop riding long enough to text or have a conversation...

there's nothing wrong with penalizing people who don't have the common sense they were born with.

I'd also point out that i've always said restaurant owners should be able to decide if their restaurant is a smoking or non-smoking establishment. so i don't know about being pro 'nanny state' whatever the heck that rightwing propaganda actually means... but i do think common sense is in order.

Well, you're making some progress. I'll give ya that. But you still have a long way to go.

 

[Meister]

oh no!!! the horror!!! the horror!!!

You would say that. You're a classic Socialist/Progressive Nanny Stater stereotype.

um... no.

i just know that some moron goes riding down fifth avenue on a bicycle, chit chatting away and rides into my car, the idiot is going to sue me. or they hit some old lady and kill her... because they're a moron and can't stop riding long enough to text or have a conversation...

there's nothing wrong with penalizing people who don't have the common sense they were born with.

I'd also point out that i've always said restaurant owners should be able to decide if their restaurant is a smoking or non-smoking establishment. so i don't know about being pro 'nanny state' whatever the heck that rightwing propaganda actually means... but i do think common sense is in order.

Most of Ca. is not like 5th Ave. of NYC, Jillian

 

[starcraftzzz]

I guess creating 40,000 new Laws in 2011 wasn't enough for the Nanny/Police Staters.


It could soon be illegal to ride a bicycle and text if a California lawmaker gets his way.

Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), who authored the 2008 California law mandating the use of hands-free technology while driving, has proposed extending that law to bicyclists.

Senate Bill 1475 would ban bicyclists from texting or talking without a headset. Bicyclists would be fined $20 for their first offense and $50 thereafter with no additional fees.

The new bill was originally part of the 2008 driving ordinance, however the bicycle portion was omitted from the final law. It is supported by the California Bicycle Coalition.

The bill is currently working its way through the state senate. Sen. Simitian hopes to make it law by the end of 2012.

I see so you oppose a law that prevents accidents, injuries and deaths

 

[Political Junky]

San Francisco cyclist accused of killing pedestrian facing charges | abc7news.com

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco police are preparing to make an arrest in the death of a man hit by a bicyclist last month at the corner of Market and Castro. Police say Chris Bucchere was going too fast on his bike when he hit and killed a 71-year-old man who was lawfully in the crosswalk.

"A person who did something wrong should also pay for it," Anna Chao said.

Chao is Sutchi Hui's niece. Hui was killed March 29 after being hit by a cyclist while crossing the street at Market and Castro streets. Police intend to arrest the man responsible for her uncle's death.

 

[Meister]

San Francisco cyclist accused of killing pedestrian facing charges | abc7news.com

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco police are preparing to make an arrest in the death of a man hit by a bicyclist last month at the corner of Market and Castro. Police say Chris Bucchere was going too fast on his bike when he hit and killed a 71-year-old man who was lawfully in the crosswalk.

"A person who did something wrong should also pay for it," Anna Chao said.

Chao is Sutchi Hui's niece. Hui was killed March 29 after being hit by a cyclist while crossing the street at Market and Castro streets. Police intend to arrest the man responsible for her uncle's death.

Was he texting? Yes/No?

 

[francoHFW]

Texting while operating ANY vehicle is ridiculously dangerous. And none of your idiotic RW slippery slope BS either. MORON. tyvm