Just what teenagers need, to be treated like children even more than they already are. From Eric Peters at ericpetersautos.com:
Just when you think things can’t possibly get more stupidly tyrannical, they do. Probably because tyranny is stupid. Or at least, it relies upon connivance with stupidity. The stupidity of those who think a little tyranny is just fine – and don’t think more will inevitably follow.
A bill proposed in California – where else? – would outlaw teens up to 16 years old from riding in the front passenger seat if they are not “tall enough” and up the mandatory child safety (booster) seat requirement to 13, for “smaller children.”
“Citing crash statistics that show small-framed children, regardless of age, are disproportionately hurt in crashes when not in the back seat or using a booster seat, traffic safety advocates are pushing for a controversial bill that would ban teens up to 16 years old from sitting in the front seat if they’re not tall enough.”
Italics added.
“The bill would require all children younger than 10 to use booster seats and bar all those under 13 from sitting in the front seat. The pending measure also would require children as old as 13 to use a booster seat unless they meet the same size criteria.” Those found not in compliance face fines up to $490.
We were listening to Metallica on the tape deck at that age and thrashing all around.
How about a peace and safety onesie to be safe!
Is it safe, ja vee vill keep you safe.