MA: Common Courtesy While Driving Act (Statute)

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I can see both sides of this.  While I value personal responsibility, I feel that there need to be some laws regarding tjis issue.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I can see both sides of this.  While I value personal responsibility, I feel that there need to be some laws regarding tjis issue.

I value personal responsibility quite a ton, but when it comes to possibly putting the life of another (or several) human being(s) in danger, there must be some laws to curtail the danger.

I agree.  That's why I support seatbelt and helmet laws.  So at this point, I will support this bill.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I agree with the main thrust of this bill but as previous posters have pointed out I have doubts about the effectiveness of anger management classes and the fines seem too high to me.

My suggestions: Remove the anger management classes (or, if you really think they are nece

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ssary, reserve them for people who repeatedly violate this bill) and reduce the fine of $500 to $100 at most.

Agreed. I think anger management classes might be a little extreme for a few moments of acting rudely.  In fact, since it looks like somebody will amend this bill at some point, I'll just do it for them:

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Good.  I actually introduced it, but it was his idea.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Aye

[Oldiesfreak1854]

When does this vote close?