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fla-gypsy

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Posted: 09/29/08 03:59am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

ArcticDodge wrote:

kalynzoo wrote:

Every time a new law is passed, and no consideration is given to enforcement, it waters down the respect people have for the law. I still see loads of people on their cell phones, they make U-turns across double yellow lines, 80 is the average speed on the I-5, trucks (and MH's and cars towing boats) ride all the lanes, dogs poop on the grass and it goes unnoticed by owners, radios are too loud, parties go on past midnight, and gardeners and construction workers start way before 7AM. I'm sure you can add to this short list. Civil law already penalizes people who cause accidents. How about enforcing the current law that requires a drivers license and insurance for all drivers in California. Just my opinion. Thank's Arnold.


A dozen more reasons not to live in CA in one post!!


I only need 1.

* This post was edited 10/03/08 05:33am by fla-gypsy *


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I am o.k. with no-dog-in-drivers-lap law. Just don't know how to break it to my 3 furry companions.

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SwanInWA wrote:

I let my dog drive so both my hands are free for text messaging!


I love it.

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People love their pets so much…

Don’t people realize in the event of an accident if a dog is sitting on the driver’s lap the dog becomes their airbag?

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nayl wrote:


Don’t people realize in the event of an accident if a dog is sitting on the driver’s lap the dog becomes their airbag?

That's what bothers me the most, but I guess you can't legislate common sense.

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You wouldn't let your child ride in your lap or without a seat belt. Why would you let your pet ride in such an unsafe manner?

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Speaking of fido joining the crew up front during a trip....

My beagle has discovered that he can attempt to get up under the dash of our class-A whilst we are driving. He also has discovered he can get his nose up under the windshield curtain when we are gone so he can look outside or try to escape to hunt rabbits er whatever...

Has anyone used a folding or retractable type child gate system to close off the driver area when ya don't want the doggy to be up front?

We have a garage in the back of the coach, but I don't want to have to leave the doggy back there ALL the time when we are out, but WOULD like to come back without having the curtain all messed up or maybe the under-dash fuse box eaten, etc....


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I let my dog drive so both my hands are free for text messaging!

That is just to funny. You should right for Jay Leno!

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We were disappointed to here he shot that down...

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Thanks Uncle Governator!


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