Posted on 01/16/2017 2:02:58 PM PST by Drango
Protesters may want to think twice about blocking roads in North Dakota.
Republican lawmakers in the state introduced a bill last week in the legislature that would not hold motorists liable for negligently running over someone obstructing a roadway. The bill was introduced in response to a year of protests over a proposed pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
"A driver of a motor vehicle who negligently causes injury or death to an individual obstructing vehicular traffic on a public road, street, or highway may not be held liable for any damages," the bill reads. "A driver of a motor vehicle who unintentionally causes injury or death to an individual obstructing vehicular traffic on a public road, street, or highway is not guilty of an offense."
Lawmakers told the Bismarck Tribune that the bill is needed after protesters blocked traffic during oil pipeline protests.
"It’s shifting the burden of proof from the motor vehicle driver to the pedestrian,” Rep. Keith Kempenich told the paper. (Roads) are not there for the protesters. They’re intentionally putting themselves in danger."
The bill will be heard by the North Dakota's House Transportation Committee on Friday.
I hear ya.
I wouldn’t want to do the later.
I was jesting earlier too.
They have to be treated according to the law.
I do not buy into the idea their antics at preventing a prescribed transition of power in accordance with the U.S. Constitution is legal.
I want them prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Harbor Freight sells arm length rubber glives. While I do not plan on things getting so bad that recycling Liberals would be unavoidable, think of having one when being introduced to any of the 50 varieties of queer.
;-)
Walking along the side of the road vs. standing in the middle of it to obstruct traffic is a big distinguisher.
You have the right to speak up, you do not have the right to be heard.....Protest all you want, do NOT impede my freedom.
The Harbor Freight gloves are good (I have several pair) but I wouldn’t want to touch one of the pustulating carcasas without full hazmat gear.
New inaugural venue!
A few things Rioters should know:
Always wear clean underwear.
Nothing good happens after Midnight.
Results are usually negative, if you walk in the middle of
a Freeway.
Remember your Physics, about Mass a Speed!
Is not!
People at Pro-Life rallies and such tend to not interrupt traffic and break windows. No problem here.
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