Texting while stupid!
Oct 2, 2014 13:15:23 #
I saw a teenager a few weeks ago riding his bicycle on a heavily used road near Bradley Airport. This was about lunch time and the area has a myriad of restaurants and motels on both sides. It is down right dangerous for motorists to exit these establishments at this time. There are no side walks to speak of and the shoulder in some places is only eighteen inches wide. Now picture this ... Here is this stupid kid riding his bike against the traffic. no hands, lookind down texting on his cell phone!!
Any comments?
Any comments?
Oct 2, 2014 13:20:09 #
Oct 2, 2014 13:25:31 #
handgunner wrote:
I saw a teenager a few weeks ago riding his bicycl... (show quote)
Please tell me he wasn't old enough to drive anytime soon.
Oct 2, 2014 13:28:31 #
cmc65 wrote:
Please tell me he wasn't old enough to drive anytime soon.
It looks like he might in a couple of years ... if he lives that long. That is why Conn. has a very restrictive DL for young drivers.
Oct 2, 2014 13:42:19 #
handgunner wrote:
It looks like he might in a couple of years ... if he lives that long. That is why Conn. has a very restrictive DL for young drivers.
Well we have good restrictions on young drivers in Rhode Island also, but I can tell you that according to all my family members who are first responders.....sadly 'stupid is as stupid does' still applies wether they're riding a bike or driving a car. :-(
Oct 2, 2014 13:47:26 #
Age is not a factor for stupidity when it comes to this subject. See it almost every time I drive. All the laws are of no use if not enforced and Connecticut is no exception.
Oct 2, 2014 13:50:29 #
DaveO wrote:
Age is not a factor for stupidity when it comes to this subject. See it almost every time I drive. All the laws are of no use if not enforced and Connecticut is no exception.
Dave ... You got that right!
Oct 2, 2014 13:52:59 #
Oct 2, 2014 13:56:49 #
Dan821 wrote:
An Organ Donor on wheels...
Yeah but a kidney with pi55 smashed out of it ain't gonna be worth nuttin' to nobody.
Oct 2, 2014 13:59:50 #
handgunner wrote:
Dave ... You got that right!
Ct had some of the most expensive speeding tickets in the nation and a few years ago there was a move to reduce the fines because it was a hardship for those who had to pay. It was on the news. I don't recall the outcome because I was laughing for days! Just like many of the laws in this country....a big joke because of limited enforcement and the courts backing off on the penalties.
Oct 2, 2014 14:00:03 #
Was he wearing a helmet?
He'll figure it out that texting while riding a bike in traffic was a bad idea while he in traction at the rehability center
He'll figure it out that texting while riding a bike in traffic was a bad idea while he in traction at the rehability center
Oct 2, 2014 14:00:06 #
handgunner wrote:
I saw a teenager a few weeks ago riding his bicycl... (show quote)
Not likely to have a very long life.!!!!
Oct 2, 2014 14:01:57 #
DaveO wrote:
Ct had some of the most expensive speeding tickets in the nation and a few years ago there was a move to reduce the fines because it was a hardship for those who had to pay. It was on the news. I don't recall the outcome because I was laughing for days! Just like many of the laws in this country....a big joke because of limited enforcement and the courts backing off on the penalties.
Many times they get dismissed when the case goes to court because the issuing Officer doesn't show up.
Oct 2, 2014 14:06:29 #
Oct 2, 2014 14:07:03 #
handgunner wrote:
Many times they get dismissed when the case goes to court because the issuing Officer doesn't show up.
While this is true,as a former police officer,I can tell you that many tickets never make it to court and if they do,charges are often reduced.
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