I dont know of the truth of this particular law in NYS but it DOES
exist in other places; Davis, Calif. being one of them. If you think on some
of the past acts of government that you KNOW to be true you will reallize
that the "illogic" of a particular law is no bar to its passage.
     However much you may doubt this laws existance; is there not a piece of
you that would not be at all surprised if it were true?

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Alan Bosch
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 9:27 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: New York State Motor Smoker Law

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)

Jason Yasment <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM> on 09/02/99 09:01:58 AM

Please respond to Jason Yasment <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM>

To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:    (bcc: Alan R Bosch/Sales/RA/Rockwell)
Subject:  New York State Motor Smoker Law

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.

The fines are:

1st Offense:  US$500
2nd Offense:  US$1000
3rd Offense:  US$1500

and I don't know what the penalties are after the 3rd offense.

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