[Howlin]

She was driving without a license, too, did you notice that?

I guess when they were "researching" the laws -- no doubt to see what they could get away with -- they forgot that one..........LOL.

[Robert_Paulson2]

actually an affadaivat of license IS a legal, though temporary license in most states. According to the issuing state, it can be used while the new license is being mailed out. (usually with a new picture).

if that is the kind of affadaivat she had... the state trooper will lose on this.

also, although I think folks SHOULD wear safety belts... and I always have, wihtout exception. I always thought that making it mandatory was a bunch of nany state bs.. just like the helmet laws.

perhaps her state does NOT restrict such activity while driving.
I think the "if you drive here, you must know all our laws" might be a bit of a stretch in such cases. Some states DO allow you to NOT wear a belt for some circumstances. Common sense would dictate that whatever the law is in your state, is probably similar to laws in other states.

and the cop... should have let her off with a warning... IF her state has a common sense law that ohio has not yet enacted. NOw if she were talking on the cell phone... THEN I would say lock her up and throw away the key!