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Pennsylvania implements law to keep motorists from harm's way

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You're driving locally amidst heavy rain and over a prolonged period the potential for local flooding in low-lying areas near rivers and such creates potentially dangerous flood conditions.

Local traffic enforcement, police and possibly folks from the department of public works or other emergency responders move quickly to divert traffic away from problem areas and set up necessary detours for motorists safety. In some places they may be positioning police to direct traffic or setting up signs directing traffic away from problem areas.

And yet, invariably, there's always some motorists who think the directives from local traffic enforcement do not apply to them; they choose to...

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Submitted Sep 12, 2012 By: PD

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sts808 Veteran Author Honolulu Posts:361 Points:51,890 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:27:21 AM Ignore sts808 Report Abuse ok
me2too4c Veteran Author New York Posts:280 Points:257,560 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 3:03:56 AM Ignore me2too4c Report Abuse good ideal hope it helps
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:6,213 Points:1,697,980 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 9:21:31 PM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse Lots of stupid drivers out there.
gknee09 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,001 Points:844,610 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 4:42:14 PM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse great idea! people need to be responsible for their actions.
slowtrain Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,797 Points:975,400 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 3:49:22 PM Ignore slowtrain Report Abuse Yesterday's news.
matthwbar Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,203 Points:1,045,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:15:02 PM Ignore matthwbar Report Abuse Sounds like a good idea...
sammy518 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,589 Points:539,790 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:14:48 PM Ignore sammy518 Report Abuse HIT THEM IN THE WALLET!!!!!!!!!!!if there are warning signs and people ignore them, they should have to pay the cost of our police and emergency services rescuing them. sometimes you have to hit people in the wallet before they pay attention. we have major flash flooding in central texas. many years ago, a couple of idiots thought it would be a great time to go down the creek in their inner tubes (safe river tubing is a great past time in the TX heat). police, ems & rescue helicopters all came to their aid, and they lived. BUT, since warning had been announced on TV and radio, these fools got to pay the $7,000+ cost of rescuing their butts. haven't heard of this problem happening since then. Only problem is with low water crossings is barricades can not be put out quick enough to keep the fools from driving thru. you have to know your surroundings, if you don't, don't take any chances. you not only jeopardize yourself & your family, ALSO those first responders called to rescue. i was amazed when i heard of an app responders use to judge how far away washed away auto would be (to look for them) based on the cubic inch water flow/speed in a flood. instead of looking close to where they left the road, they would be able to tell other responders to look yards or miles down these creeks for the washed away autos/people and set up rescue lines.
DeeLA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,959 Points:1,392,930 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:13:40 PM Ignore DeeLA Report Abuse A good law that should have been implemented years ago.
steben11 Veteran Author Montreal Posts:382 Points:494,415 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:12:22 PM Ignore steben11 Report Abuse ok
jjw0608 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:7,014 Points:1,728,730 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:08:04 PM Ignore jjw0608 Report Abuse Old news is good news!
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,034 Points:1,101,695 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:07:06 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Old news.
marsbars Champion Author Alaska Posts:2,675 Points:1,184,585 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:07:04 PM Ignore marsbars Report Abuse Too many laws.
gils Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,711 Points:646,975 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:05:45 PM Ignore gils Report Abuse ok
cssco Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,464 Points:1,779,040 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:05:35 PM Ignore cssco Report Abuse Mother nature will find another way to cull the heard should this actually work, which isn't likely.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,750 Points:1,167,995 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:05:33 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former. -Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
geoutpb Champion Author Midland Odessa Posts:4,718 Points:1,085,135 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:05:26 PM Ignore geoutpb Report Abuse Some people need lots of help to survive .
julius1st4 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,277 Points:1,199,830 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 2:04:02 PM Ignore julius1st4 Report Abuse This is about 3 days old & irrelevant.
fillerupyeoww Champion Author Columbus Posts:6,013 Points:1,676,900 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:59:18 PM Ignore fillerupyeoww Report Abuse Leave it alone, Those of us left will all be better off.
rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,841 Points:1,843,435 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:59:01 PM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse There will be some that say that their rights are being violated.
mycar2 Champion Author Akron Posts:2,204 Points:2,382,270 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:58:59 PM Ignore mycar2 Report Abuse okay
ratones1 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,987 Points:756,755 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:57:59 PM Ignore ratones1 Report Abuse HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHM...
TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,716 Points:605,975 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:54:48 PM Ignore TBRR Report Abuse stupid is as stupid does. they deserve what happens to them in high water. IN GOD WE TRUST
suzyq2007 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,296 Points:1,675,700 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:54:14 PM Ignore suzyq2007 Report Abuse this is good that they try to take care of people but some people will ignore them
rippinusoff Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,543 Points:1,515,475 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:52:17 PM Ignore rippinusoff Report Abuse ok
eddyp94 Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,163 Points:1,660,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:49:44 PM Ignore eddyp94 Report Abuse But will this lower oil prices...
mabrams184 Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,176 Points:557,955 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:48:24 PM Ignore mabrams184 Report Abuse Too often politicians pass new laws as a quick and easy way to handle problems instead of actually trying to figure out a real solution. There will always be people who think they are special and therefore don't have to be considerate to others or just don't think the rules are meant for them. New laws can not be implemented because of this one percent of the population. That's why we have so many laws that cause more anguish to the majority of the population the follows the rule and tries to be considerate of other people than it does to those who don't. Most of the time those people do not care if it's a law or not, they still do what they want when they want to do it.
pmanning7843 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,821 Points:365,915 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:44:02 PM Ignore pmanning7843 Report Abuse old news
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:43:06 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse let them do as they wish thin the herd
LVNV6ofSpades Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:1,624 Points:362,360 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:42:32 PM Ignore LVNV6ofSpades Report Abuse They just plucked a dozen people by helicopter out of a flooded street here in Vegas on 9/11.
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,268 Points:2,347,130 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:37:21 PM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse There are idiots breaking the law on a daily basis......running red lights, stop signs, and pulling out of strip malls and gas stations without stopping. Sometimes it happens when police are watching. Maybe we need new policemen.
The3rd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,003 Points:837,775 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:35:20 PM Ignore The3rd Report Abuse ok
Settjec Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,120 Points:712,445 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:35:11 PM Ignore Settjec Report Abuse I do believe Texas does that same thing.
GreenLegend Champion Author Raleigh Posts:1,673 Points:402,595 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:32:41 PM Ignore GreenLegend Report Abuse Can't make stupidity illegal. How about better emergency planning and personnel placement?
wshutton Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,810 Points:951,875 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:29:09 PM Ignore wshutton Report Abuse Good law and good luck Pennsylvania! I can't wait to hear how this is 'needless government regulation' from the Republicans on this site. [Edited by: wshutton at 9/13/2012 3:30:52 PM EST]
roundtrip100 Champion Author Fort Wayne Posts:2,143 Points:423,675 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:28:16 PM Ignore roundtrip100 Report Abuse ok
tonoplast All-Star Author Lexington Posts:890 Points:470,175 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:27:06 PM Ignore tonoplast Report Abuse a progressive step which should result in safer conditions for all
fcdriver Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,378 Points:1,499,580 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:24:25 PM Ignore fcdriver Report Abuse keep everyone safe
us30ride Champion Author Fort Wayne Posts:3,469 Points:740,315 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:18:37 PM Ignore us30ride Report Abuse no
zantor Veteran Author San Bernardino Posts:258 Points:53,025 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:18:15 PM Ignore zantor Report Abuse why not just charge them for the cost of the rescue?
bigmace111 Champion Author Albany Posts:2,863 Points:642,300 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:09:36 PM Ignore bigmace111 Report Abuse There will always be an idiot that will ignore all the signs and warnings, thinking that they don't apply to them.
AskMeLater Champion Author Amarillo Posts:2,126 Points:605,500 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:07:05 PM Ignore AskMeLater Report Abuse You can make all the laws you want, but you can't legislate common sense!
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,859 Points:1,057,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:03:37 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse "When motorists are confronted with emergency road closures, we urge them to use common sense ..." Urging stupid people to use common sense is not common sense.
marirs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,198 Points:2,526,085 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:02:20 PM Ignore marirs Report Abuse In Arizona, we call this exactly what it is, The stupid motorist law. I'm not sure if that is the official name, but that is what everyone calls it, including all the news stations.
LostAgain2009 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:2,441 Points:725,560 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 1:02:19 PM Ignore LostAgain2009 Report Abuse "amidst heavy rain and over a prolonged period" Nope, haven't seen that for years.
Hugo40 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:7,764 Points:1,644,705 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 12:59:23 PM Ignore Hugo40 Report Abuse Too many laws on the backs of motorists now.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,595 Points:2,373,210 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 12:56:58 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Pennsylvania implements law to keep motorists from harm's way? This law and fine is required to keep the big tire, 'I can go anywhere' Ford 4-wheel drive pickup from doing the obvious with flooded streets, roads and bridges. Keep the emergency responders safe from any and all Darwin Award candidates! It's another case of 'Thinning the Herd!' Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
lovinguy71 Veteran Author Greensboro Posts:443 Points:480,715 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 12:54:58 PM Ignore lovinguy71 Report Abuse ok
AnnRKee Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:313 Points:21,420 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 12:54:54 PM Ignore AnnRKee Report Abuse This is the kind of legislation that comes from our high paid representatives? Time to vote 'em out of office, folks!
QualTekGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,178 Points:760,365 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 12:53:58 PM Ignore QualTekGuy Report Abuse If someone want to command their own submarine, let them. Just make sure that they are the ones who pay to bring it back on shore.
retbpd Sophomore Author Washington Posts:135 Points:139,210 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 12:53:57 PM Ignore retbpd Report Abuse I agree, however why is PA just passing a law like this now Wahington state has had a failure to obey restrictive sign law on the book for years