[Nfbf-l] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: legislative committee

[Sherri]

David, some of those ideas have been incorporated into NFBF resolutions.
They are very good, but I doubt the legislators would want to pass anything 
that strict, though I think it is a good idea.
Sherri
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From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
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>
> Dear betty,
>
> It was nice to see you yesterday at the RTA committee meeting.
> I think that we need to have changes made to the White Cane Law that 
> re-defines it, raises the fines and describes just what a violation is and 
> re-orders the way the Law is written and presented.
> We also need to see to it that it is required to be in all copies of the 
> statute manuals that police officers carry with them so it is there for 
> them to see and refer to.
>
> I think that we can justify the raising of the fine from $66 to $250 for a 
> violation as the fines for parking in a handicapped space is that high.  A 
> parking violation just inconveniences a person where the other can get you 
> killed.
> I think the fine should double to at least $500 if you or your guide dog 
> are struck.
> I think that a large part of the fines should be placed in a trust fund 
> for grants and donation for the use of DBS and a part of the funds used to 
> pay for an ongoing Public outreach program to educate Drivers, Law 
> enforcement officers and the General Public about the White Cane Law and 
> to promote greater safety in street crossing for the Blind and Disabled.
>
> The way the law is presented starts out wrong by stating that it is 
> illegal to carry a White Cane if you are not blind.  This statement should 
> be at the end of the statute, not the beginning.
> The statute should spell out just what is a violation as it does not 
> describe just what is a violation now, but leaves it to be very subjective 
> and very open to interpretation.  Such things as crossing the lines or 
> blocking the crosswalks or curb cuts, failing to come to a full stop 
> before making a Right on Red or cutting off a person crossing the street, 
> who is in the crosswalk, but who has not reached the other side of the 
> street yet.
> Blowing of the car horn, yelling at or insulting the person crossing the 
> street or efforts to scare the crosser by the drivers actions.
> The violators should also get points on their license and have to attend a 
> safe driving class and pass a written test on the White Cane Law and other 
> safety related information from the class and  repeat the class, at their 
> expense, if they fail the test or until they pass the test.
> Double failure of the test should also be sent to their car insurance 
> company points should stay on their license until they do pass the test or 
> at least 3 years and even doing community service should be considered 
> too.
>
> At "un-marked" crossings, a virtual crosswalk strip , at least 10 feet 
> wide, running across the street from curb to curb or road edge to road 
> edge should be assumed by all persons and drivers or law enforcement 
> officers.  The blind pedestrian should always be given the assumed Right 
> of Way in a crossing situation and drivers, who are required to have their 
> vehicle under control at all times, should "Yield" to them for their 
> safety.
> David Evans, NFBF
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "elizabeth McNally" <bethmac at bellsouth.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 7:48 PM
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>
>> Thank you David. I appreciate your input and experience.
>> I will put you down.
>>
>> Betty
>>
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