Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A mandatory seat belt bill is reviving familiar debates about safety versus personal freedom in New Hampshire. While current state law requires those under 18 to wear seat belts, New Hampshire is the only state that doesn’t make adults buckle up. Lawmakers have repeatedly rejected joining other states, but The Concord Monitor reports that Rep. Mary Jane Mulligan, a Democrat, is trying again this year with a new a bill. At a public hearing Tuesday, opponents argued that a mandatory seat belt law would infringe on their personal freedoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 Wearing a seat belt is a good idea. Telling others they must wear one is a horrible idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnManOral Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 It is the insurance lobby that got laws passed forcing the use of seatbelts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, ManOnManOral said: It is the insurance lobby that got laws passed forcing the use of seatbelts. Yup its nothing to do with saving lives. It’s about saving and making money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted February 28, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 Its a great way to pull people over and see what they are up to if it is signed into law.. Id imagine thats the plan.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Rigid1 said: Its a great way to pull people over and see what they are up to if it is signed into law.. Id imagine thats the plan.. Cops don't need a law to pull you over. Law makers would have to decide if it is a primary reason to pull you over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis and Butt-Head Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 at least neither NH or Maine has this stupid "no idling law" know someone whos in NJ got nailed for $250 for idling their vehicle in the parking lot , no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, ManOnManOral said: It is the insurance lobby that got laws passed forcing the use of seatbelts. Actually it started with the automakers. Back in the 80's DOT told the big 3 that if they couldn,t convince 25 states to pass seat belt laws thy would have to start installing airbags. So they spent millions lobbying state legislatures to pass em. Then consumer demand drove the air bags anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I live on the border so I am in and out of Mass daily. I don’t wear a belt unless I am on the highway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 Just now, Mainecat said: I live on the border so I am in and out of Mass daily. I don’t wear a belt unless I am on the highway. Same hear, or in real shitty weather when not in a plow truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Just now, Mainecat said: I live on the border so I am in and out of Mass daily. I don’t wear a belt unless I am on the highway. You're a fucking idiot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: Actually it started with the automakers. Back in the 80's DOT told the big 3 that if they couldn,t convince 25 states to pass seat belt laws thy would have to start installing airbags. So they spent millions lobbying state legislatures to pass em. Then consumer demand drove the air bags anyways. Headrests were about the same time. If I remember all cars starting in 69 were required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 Last stats I saw was Mass , has law 75% wear one NH , no law 74% wear one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Just now, steve from amherst said: Same hear, or in real shitty weather when not in a plow truck. I wear a belt in the plow truck, hitting a manhole will send you through the windshield without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mainecat said: I wear a belt in the plow truck, hitting a manhole will send you through the windshield without one. nahh, ya face grabs the steering wheel ,lol. I just don't like them. ANd when Im working my stops are as close as snakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted February 28, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 I feel totally weird driving not having it on, always wear one, plus I drive 1500+ miles a week.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted February 28, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 34 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: Last stats I saw was Mass , has law 75% wear one NH , no law 74% wear one. Mass has no primary enforcement. Out of the 5 guys i work with I'm the only one that wears a seat belt. Once you get used to putting it on it's like a habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 22 minutes ago, Stephen Hawking said: Mass has no primary enforcement. Out of the 5 guys i work with I'm the only one that wears a seat belt. Once you get used to putting it on it's like a habit. It’s a secondary offense I never wear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted February 28, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 My truck wont shut the fuck up if I don't put on my seatbelt. God damn annoying, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Kivalo said: My truck wont shut the fuck up if I don't put on my seatbelt. God damn annoying, too! What kind of truck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted February 28, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 minute ago, steve from amherst said: What kind of truck ? RAM 1500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kivalo said: RAM 1500 what yr ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted February 28, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 Just now, steve from amherst said: what yr ? 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 28, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 28, 2020 Just now, Kivalo said: 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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