POLL: Should Dogs be Banned from Riding on Drivers' Laps?
State lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would put pets on the list of distractions for drivers in Rhode Island.
Dogs and texting could potentially share something in common. If a proposed bill is passed, both would be considered serious driving distractions to drivers in Rhode Island, according to a Fox News report Tuesday. The bill, currently making its way through the state legislature, aims to ban drivers from having their pets ride on their laps. Violators would pay an $85 fine for the first offense, a $100 fine for the second offense and $125 for subsequent offenses. Do you agree? Are pets serious distractions for drivers on the road? Weigh in on today's poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
la_mouffette
8:56 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
aha! I take it back....Senator Susan Sosnowski has presented legislation (Ri senate bill 2223) that would ban any handheld cell phone use while driving. Hands-free devices like Bluetooth would still be legal. Let's see if it passes! http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtext12/senatetext12/s2223.htm more ›