So we’re now being punished for not purchasing a good. Granted, the person driving is an idiot for not gassing up the whip, but at the same time, if they don’t want to or can’t afford to and they run out of gas, how do you think they’re going to be able to afford a $100 traffic ticket?
Debtor’s Prisons may have to make a comeback.
If they can't afford gas they shouldn't be driving. Mechanical breakdowns can happen to anyone. Running our of gas because you'd rather spend your money on something else is just plain poor planning. OTO if you're planning on getting gas at the next exit and the construction has you idling for an hour in a traffic jam then it really isn't your fault. And the fact that they;re running out in a construction zone indicates to me that maybe that's what is happening.
One thing that really irritates me is the construction sign that say "Expect delays." Why should we expect delays? About half of us pay a fortune to the government for its so-called "services" and the best they can do is tell us to "expect delays."
Here in the Atl metro area we have "HERO" trucks that will assist stranded motorists including giving them a gallon of gas if the run out. A lot of people have been running our just to get the free gallon. They should get a ticket.
So we’re now being punished for not purchasing a good.Or, we could look at it as being fined for failure to maintain one's vehicle in proper working order, and causing an unnecessary traffic jam.
After all, driving is not a right.
if they don’t want to or can’t afford to and they run out of gas, how do you think they’re going to be able to afford a $100 traffic ticket?If they can't or won't pay for the gas to run their car, they shouldn't be driving.
I drive 15 a lot. It has many stretches that are in the middle of nowhere (but a BEAUTIFUL nowhere). If you’re driving on that highway the odds are that you’re going somwhere in Colorado or Salt Lake City. Therefore, methinks you have the money - - you’re just trying to stretch out the time between refills.