I can see the logic about it not being safe to coast down a steep or even relatively steep grade. Maybe this is just one of those laws were the politicians felt that they needed to "protect" people from themselves, even if it is something that is almost impossible to detect. Still, it would be interesting if the history behind why this law was passed/enacted could be uncovered...

Or: Just another way that they can fine us drivers....remember it's all about the money...:rolleyes: :mad:

I use my gears for backing down on compression all the time and when time, throw it up into neutral and coast to the light. I never ever ride the clutch.

You could probably say that about half the friggin' laws on the books.

They ought to make a law that says for every new law enacted, an old one has to be removed....

None of us have any idea about all the completely inane ludicrous laws on the books today....:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Heck, I've thought for years that the law makers should be placed under tighter control and responsibility for their actions. After all, that's what the laws are doing to us.

I would REALLY like to see the following conditions and restrictions put on the books for legislators at all levels:

• All laws MUST pass a consitutionality check before being passed.
• All legislators voting FOR the enactment of a law can be held legally liable for any negative impacts it may have on their constituents.
• All bills must contain only ONE item to be voted on rather than a stew pot full of items that must be taken in a "all or none" manner.
• Lying to the public will result in their immediate removal from office. NO lie shall be considered as "justifiable" for ANY reason.
• If a bill is presented as a correction or withdrawal of a previously passed law, the legislators who passed that previous bill shall have to PAY for the expense incurred in order to correct their mistake.
• All bills most be subjected to public scrutiny for one year in order to have the public provide feedback to their representatives prior to it being voted on. NO secret laws, or 11th hour laws shall be passed.

There are probably more I have thought of over the years, but that will get them started, I guess..... :)

Have you thought about politics???....:D


RichZ's running slogan: "A Vette for every garage"......:thumbsup:

It's for your own good, Rich! :rofl1:

Well, I've been in the cop-shop biz for nearly 30 years. I don't believe I've EVER seen a citation for this. :shrug01: For an officer to issue a citation, the officer must first observe the violation.... beats me how one would do that... sooooo, this must be one of those laws left over from antiquity, similar to the steamboat racing prohibition in the intracoastal waterway....