I know I was wanting to ask that same question.  I quit smoking almost 2
years ago, but I think someone smoking is their right.  Period.  If the
government were to come down on something like this, I would start to think
some bad things <g>

Paul
http://www.ACVW.com

At 08:27 AM 9/2/99 -0500, Alan Bosch wrote:
>This is a joke, right?  Ha, ha.  Right?!?  If someone can use a cell
>phone, use
>a lap top computer, apply make-up, eat a bowl of cereal, drive with a dog on
>their lap, read a book or newspaper, all with impunity, how the hell can
>smoking
>be the most pressing distraction whilst driving?  Is this completely illogical
>or is it me?
>
>Alan Bosch
>& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
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>Jason Yasment <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM> on 09/02/99 09:01:58 AM
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>Please respond to Jason Yasment <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM>
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>To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>cc:    (bcc: Alan R Bosch/Sales/RA/Rockwell)
>Subject:  New York State Motor Smoker Law
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>Just for the Info of those who live and travel through NYS.  This
>morning the Motor Smoker Law goes into effect.  This law basically comes
>down to, if you are smoking while behind the wheel you are subject to a
>fine.
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>The fines are:
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>1st Offense:  US$500
>2nd Offense:  US$1000
>3rd Offense:  US$1500
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>and I don't know what the penalties are after the 3rd offense.
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>The reasoning behind the law is the distraction of smoking while driving
>and the health effects of others that are in the vehicle with you.
>--
>Jason M. Yasment
>'84 Westfalia
>'98 Jetta TDI
>AOL IM: YasmentJM