NY State Wants To Ban 'Spinners' On Cars

[matcom]

guess they really DON'T have anything to do down there

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New York State is taking fresh legal steps to ban spinning hubcaps and wheels. Bill Number 1640 is presently being considered by the Senate Transportation Committee, and it would make such wheels illegal statewide. The bill was introduced previously, but it is now gaining traction after being reintroduced by State Senator John Sabini. The measure would fine vehicle owners up to $750 for a third (or subsequent) violation.

The folks at the SEMA (who mobilize and lobby on the behalf of automotive enthusiasts when it comes to such legal matters) are urging opposition to the measure, on the grounds that the wheels are not prohibited under Federal law, nor are there any conclusive studies that indicate that spinners pose a safety risk.

http://news.windingroad.com/aftermarket/new-york-state-bill-would-ban-spinners/

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

1. Sounds like when LA banned lowriders.

Surely that stopped those teenage crumbums from doing flashy things with their automobiles, right?

[Burma Jones]

2. I hear they decapitate Squirrels....

and it's their own damn fault. I am so sick and tired of Democrat nannies violating my rights just to protect some bunch of parasite rodents.....

Just in case :sarcasm:

[Deja Q]

3. Good. Given how cheaply they are made, if one falls off,

it'd cause a real fun situation on the freeway...

Ban them.

[devilgrrl]

4. Some guy out here in LA was killed for those things.

They're (spinners) soooooooooo worth it! :sarcasm:

[Oeditpus Rex]

5. Kollyforniya did this 40 years ago

on the grounds that a "spinner" isn't as safe as standard lug nuts.

I just think they're ugly.