[Subsonic22]

The law that was broken is a stupid law, much like other stupid laws that New York has. Like the one Cuomo signed a long while ago: It's illegal for you to change a flat on your car on DOT managed highways in the state. Reason: it takes business away from the state. As far as I know, it hasn't been made to disappear, but it isn't enforced, either.

A few years a go I was driving back home to PA on the New York Thruway. The alternator went and my car died right before the toll booth. I went to the toll operator and he told me in order to use my AAA card I had to get my car off the thruway, otherwise I had to use whoever the state had a contract with. So, my buddy and I had to push my car 100 feet or so, thru the toll booth so I could use AAA. Luckily, I made it as far as I did and didn't have to push too far. One more thing I have to thank Gov. Sfachime for.

[Darksheare]

Yes, the Spachime made quite a mess for New York.
I still love the flat tire thing. On Route 84, the first day that idiot law was in effect, the New York State Troopers (Troop F) had a field day towing cars and writing tickets.

Made quite a stink, but it died out after three months. Now no-one knows the law is even there.

[Darksheare]

Same law, by the by, that you have to use whoever the state has contratced for that area. The guy could end up towing you a hundred miles away, the opposite direction, then extort money from you legally. (I.e. hold your car hostage unless you pay x amount cash. Has happened.)

They use it to keep business coming to the state... heh heh...
Gotta love New York. *Think I'm gonna be sick for that one.*