Roadside Memorials & Bad Drivers
Found these stories in the news and thought they were interesting because:
1. I didn't know that roadside memorials were illegal; and
2. I didn't know that you could turn someone in for driving badly.
Did you?...
Personally, I think that picking your nose while driving should be illegal, but that's another story.
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Roadside Memorials Are Illegal
Who knew that "roadside memorials" were against the law?In Tennessee they are.
I, for one am happy about that...
...C'mon, there are far better ways to memorialize your loved ones than with wooden crosses, soggy teddy bears, and artificial flower arrangements buried in the overgrown median of some public road!
But, if they're illegal, then why are there so many of them?
Well, according to the local news, TDOT has started officially removing them along Tennessee roadways, because they are an eyesore and distract other drivers.
As a compromise, Tennessee lawmakers and TDOT are considering some sort of a "state sponsored marker" that will be used to indicate the site of a tragic accident, while not creating such a distraction to other drivers.
What the...?!? Is this really necessary? Why does the state have to get involved at all in these types of things?
To see what the locals are saying about the controversial topic of roadside memorials, check out Neil Orne's blog, complete with photos of roadside memorials spotted around Tennessee.
Police Crack Down On Road Rage
Local citizens can now join in the fight to keep aggressive drivers off the road! The Metro Police Department in Nashville now wants you to report someone for driving recklessly, displaying "road rage", or otherwise wreaking havoc out there on the roadways.
First, watch this 3-minute online video, then use this online form.
It seems the local police are taking this "aggressive driving" stuff seriously. They already created an Aggressive Driving Unit, which consists of four officers.
And, if you're a road-rager, don't think they'll be easy to spot either...
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