DailyCaller: Activists are blasting a new North Dakota bill that would exempt a driver from liability if they unintentionally run over a Dakota Access Pipeline protester blocking traffic on a public road or highway.
North Dakota state Rep. Keith Kempenich, a Republican, said the bill, which is in response to the anti-DAPL protests around the controversial pipeline construction site, was needed to prevent protesters from blocking roadways and to protect drivers who accidentally hit activists.
“It’s shifting the burden of proof from the motor vehicle driver to the pedestrian,” he told reporters Friday. “[Roads] not there for the protesters. They’re intentionally putting themselves in danger.”
Rack ’em up… Like one of those nuts haven’t thrown themselves in the way for the camera, anyway.
Can we establish a point system for Imbecile Roadkill?
I hate speed bumps.
Why include the word “unintentionally”?
People forming illegal roadblocks are a threat to me and my family. Someonetrying to force me to stop may well kill us.
But the bill is a good message to send.
Road trip !
Does the law still apply if you’re driving a steam roller?
No matter what you think of President Trump, he has helped lawmakers find their testicles! Hooray for the Trump affect!
There’s a big difference between a “protest” and “interrupting interstate commerce.”
The only problem is the law doesn’t go far enough.
If you accidentally back up and run over them again, that should be protected, too.
The same thing should be put in place for picketing as they prevent me for earning my living!
Roadblocks of highways lead to Third World ambush scenarios.
Gotta nip that in the bud, Andy.
How about a similar law for unintentionally punching an inauguration protester in the face?
Time for an *unintentional* ROAD TRIP to ND!!!
The bill should offer a bounty for every one mowed down. Extra points if you get two in one shot
“It’s shocking to see legislation that allows for people to literally be killed for exercising their right to protest in a public space,”
You do not have the RIGHT to block traffic!
Ladies and gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES!
Ladies and gentlemen START YOUR ENGINES!
I have only one concern, do you get a little decal for your fender like a WWII fighter plane?
100 feet of skid marks ending in a bloodstain would be considered unintentional, right?
But your own stick figure family and position them appropriately, not the governments job to keep score for you.
If you don’t want to but, then you could buy, love spell check, dislike auto change.
No accident the sign shows a “protester” that looks very similar to a swastika, that bunch started out as “protesters” too.
Are you paying attention, BLM? You’re next.
As an added touch, why not include “kill count” decals on the vehicle fenders.. that way they’ll know just how serious you are..
There should also be a way to collect for vehicle damage, and not have it go on your car insurance.
Death Race 2000. Points. Lots of points.
ND Fish and Game should start selling Protestor tags.
Good, because it’s really time to start killing marxists. They’re a disease that is ruining the country. Enough if their shit.
I have not been across ND since 1959. We didn’t have this BS then. But roadways were not meant to be blocked by imbeciles.
Sell game stamps with no bag limit, have
the state make some money off of it!