I can see where the law may consider such protests an unsafe distraction for drivers.
Keep in mind the speed at which they are traveling.
Very easy for a short distraction to result in disaster.
Thats ALL they would need to shut down the tea party movement for good if a fatal accident were to result from protests.
THe same government allows huge changing or static billboards along traffic lanes, and allows other groups to put signs over banners, and pass under bridges full of large, readable graffiti that can easily catch your eye.
I think you understand why the charge of being a distraction is merely used as a convenient excuse by government, and is not really a genuine reason.
IDK ...
The Occutards and the TreyGone protesters routinely waltzed out into the middle of the freeways and attacked motorists - all with impunity.
If we are so timid that peaceful protests done within the letter of the law is too risky of behavior then we may as well go draw a warm bath and slit our wrists.
Actually, the distraction was the traffic volume backing up from the next exit because of a festival in St. Charles at that time. There were accidents before we arrived and there were accidents after we left. Drivers are responsible - not people on a sidewalk above the road.
The Lafayette flag brigade hangs flags on an overpass over busy Hgy 24 and many people show up and wave flags in support every Sept. 11. Most of the traffic slows down and honks in support, and this is in liberal bay area!
The Lafayette flag brigade hangs flags on an overpass over busy Hgy 24 and many people show up and wave flags in support every Sept. 11. Most of the traffic slows down and honks in support, and this is in liberal bay area!
Then, we should ban all advertising from view? Seriously?