Posted on 05/04/2017 8:42:22 PM PDT by TigerClaws
A new bill has just passed the NC House that would allow North Carolina drivers to legally hit protesters who are blocking the road without being sued, as long as they “exercise due care.”
North Carolina House Bill 330 was passed by a 67-48 vote.
It was introduced by Republican Justin Burr and “provides that a person driving an automobile while exercising due care is immune for civil liability for any injury to another if the injured person was participating in a demonstration or protest and blocking traffic.”
“As we’ve seen, time and time again, as folks run out in the middle of the streets and the interstates in Charlotte and attempt to block traffic,” Burr said. The Republican commented that he wants to ensure that “drivers don’t have to fear driving through Charlotte or anywhere in North Carolina.”
“This bill does not allow for the driver of a vehicle to target protesters intentionally,” he added. “It does protect individuals who are rightfully trying to drive down the road.”
Charlotte saw a number of roads blocked after the death of Keith Lamont Scott and the protests that followed last year.
The bill is now heading to the NC Senate for final approval.
What do you think about the new law?
It’s like driving through a herd of chickens. They’ll just scatter.
Just let it be known that police will not enforce laws concerning no license plates on vehicles within a mile of demonstrations.
It might be fun to build a 500 dollar demo derby car to take for a spin there as long as it had a good engine and trans. There are a lot of good old boys there who know how to build a car like that very, very well. Maybe an ex cop car with bull bars would be appropriate.
That photo looks like a bowling alley.
“It’s like driving through a herd of chickens. They’ll just scatter.”
If the crowd is dense enough, won’t be possible.
They should also include violent protests where the driver fears for his safety and has to run over the protesters to get out of the area.
Awesome. That is a proper reaction to false imprisonment initiated by the thug in the road.
Old people=0 points.
[[It’s like driving through a herd of chickens. They’ll just scatter.]]
If they are democrats- they won’t be smart enough to
Does this include using a restored vintage M3 Tank?
So, it’s all good as long as you’re not burning rubber!
A better law would require police to arrest ‘protesters’ who block roads - and sets up a ‘contempt of court’ situation that requires a thousand dollars to get out of jail ...
Sounds like a good self defense law/rule.
I think the state of North Carolina has just found a way to retain the tourism revenue that it’s supposedly going to lose with all of these pro-tranny companies and sporting events pulling out. I’d take a road trip there during protest season (which seems to be year-round), for sure. My friends and I would develop some system of points for tagging protesters. Pantifas would definitely be worth more points than, say, your garden variety hipster. Chicks in silly pink hats wouldn’t count for nearly as much as they’d imagine (as usual).
Let the games begin.
Yes it will.
For real.
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