YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK

 

NEW JERSEY: $1,000 FOR PETS WITHOUT SEAT BELTS

 

'It's not cute. It's actually dangerous for the driver'

Published: 1 day ago

(PHILADELPHIA.CBSLOCAL) — Click it or ticket. It’s not just for people anymore — at least in the Garden State.

Police and animal control officers are authorized to cite drivers with unrestrained animals in the car. Yes, that includes the back of a pickup truck too. Violators can be fined $250 to $1,000 per offense.

Ray Martinez, head of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, just wants to avoid distracted driving.

“People actually driving with a dog or a cat on their laps. It’s not cute. It’s actually dangerous for the driver. It’s dangerous for other drivers and it’s dangerous for that pet.”

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God, please just stop...Do they really think this is what we hired them to do?

 

I am actually distracted while driving thinking of ways to get rid of all these stupid assinine politicians that think they know best for me...

I'm sure this is for your safety and not the financial benefit of the state.

 

Because NJ gives a shit about you.

 

Already being discussed

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/36601-buckle-up-your-pets/

Pets have to wear seatbelts, no big drinks, no guns...

 

Next on the agenda: Install a system on all vehicles which gives political dissenters half as many miles per gallon. Oh, and ban candy and sex.