NYS To Ban Assault VEHICLES?

[BrisJoe]

Just a month after the passage of the New York state Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (SAFE), comes another noble nanny-state proposal from the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo. The New York Directive to Regulate Inessential Vehicle Effectiveness Act (DRIVE) seeks to limit the capabilities of so-called "assault vehicles" which contributed to the deaths of 1,077 people and injury to over 128,000 on New York State roadways in 2011. The city of New York reported another 250 deaths and over 49,000 injuries resulting from vehicular assaults in the same period.

Cuomo stated, "this new law will limit vehicular violence through common sense, and reasonable reforms that will make New York a safer place to live. When society confronts serious issues, it is the function of government to do something, and the NY DRIVE Act will now give New York State the toughest, strongest protections against vehicular violence in the nation."

Provisions in the DRIVE Act would ban multiple makers of vehicles including Lamborghini, Porsche, and Ferrari, as well as many more common models such as the Chevy Corvette and Camaro, Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Charger.

"Classic" versions of these cars (those over 20 years old) would have to be reregistered with the state and have their ignition system removed. Cuomo remarked on the proposal, "these are the vehicles the police use. Citizens don't need these vehicles. These vehicles serve no purpose for defensive driving."

If passed, the DRIVE Act would ban the sale of these "assault vehicles" within New York State. Residents would be required to transfer or sell the vehicles out of state or turn them over to the NYS Department of Motors Vehicles (DMV) within one year. After one year, these vehicles would be banned from operation on NYS roadways. Violation through possession would result in charges of a Class D Felony, punishable by no more than 5 years in prison and a $7,500 fine.

Other provisions of the DRIVE Act include,

— Enhanced Driving Record checks to ensure those who have committed a vehicular crime in the past no longer have access to their weapon of choice.

— Bans on spoilers, low profile tires, ground effects kits, and the color red. In addition to many other speed enhancements.

— Bans on tinted windows for concealed occupant carry.

— Passenger limits of four persons per vehicle. Current vehicle capacity is exempted under the regulations as long as no more than four persons are loaded into the vehicle.

— Bans on passenger vehicles with a curb weight exceeding 4,000 lbs or more than 200 horsepower.

— Bans on commercial pickup trucks with greater than a half-ton bed capacity or greater than 400 foot-pounds of torque.

— Along with mandatory reporting of "large quantity" fuel purchases that could indicate use for illegal activity.

State Assemblyman Sheldon Silver (D) called Cuomo "the Mary Poppins of our time." He went on to say, "under normal circumstances Governor Cuomo would prescribe a spoon full of sugar to make the medicine go down. However in this instance he can not with consideration of the NYS SODA Act on the table." The SODA Act (State Order for Dietary Acceptability) requested by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg would ban high capacity sugary drinks. Further provisions would seek to prevent the sale of so called "assault milkshakes" which wage daily war on the lactose intolerant.

I like how they think that having RED paint means it has extra HP/Kw compared to say a white or black car.

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Bunch of idiots with a capital I.......

 

[0121stockpicker]

You realize this is what we call SATIRE correct?? You guys really have a tough time seeing what is bunk and what is not. Easily deceived = dangerous.

 

[Chadeaux]

You realize this is what we call SATIRE correct?? You guys really have a tough time seeing what is bunk and what is not. Easily deceived = dangerous.

Could be a spoof, but if so . . . PROVE IT.

@Brisjoe - Could you give us your source?

 

[0121stockpicker]

Could be a spoof, but if so . . . PROVE IT.

@Brisjoe - Could you give us your source?

Chadeaux don't you believe the burden of proof is on the claim or statement being made?? Or do you just believe everything anyone says or writes and waits for someone else to prove it wrong? I can certainly tell you that no professional approaches a statement in that manner. You can believe anything you want - god know I've seen plenty of examples of people believing the craziest things on this website.

 

[Peyton Manning]

I cannot believe that is real. It would be on national news if it was.

 

[Peyton Manning]

yes brisjoe, provide the source please

 

[0121stockpicker]

I cannot believe that is real. It would be on national news if it was.

Just read it, it's a childish (though kind of funny) farce.

 

[Peyton Manning]

oh i read it an that's why I don't believe it at all. I listen to rush most days and I cannot imagine him not railing on it if there was a hint of truth to it. The only thing he's mentioned is the drink ban (which I agree isn't the mayor's business)

 

[0121stockpicker]

oh i read it an that's why I don't believe it at all. I listen to rush most days and I cannot imagine him not railing on it if there was a hint of truth to it. The only thing he's mentioned is the drink ban (which I agree isn't the mayor's business)

Yup and it would be all over that "infowars" site too.

 

[smokeythecat]

Ban suburban assault vehicles, SUV's, oh, and add trucks, all of them, minivans, anything with a 6 cylinder or larger engine. Well, let's go back to horses. No, can't do that. Too much pollution. Let's add trains and planes too. How about walking? Back to the stone age. I have a masters degree in utter sarcasm.

Source?

 

[0121stockpicker]

Couldn't find anything on the ny state gov website? Anyone else have any luck?

 

[BrisJoe]

NYS DRIVE Act Would Ban Ferraris and Other "Assault Vehicles"

 

[0121stockpicker]

Notice that it is about the only place on the entire Internet with the story. Generally a red flag.

 

[Chadeaux]

Chadeaux don't you believe the burden of proof is on the claim or statement being made?? Or do you just believe everything anyone says or writes and waits for someone else to prove it wrong? I can certainly tell you that no professional approaches a statement in that manner. You can believe anything you want - god know I've seen plenty of examples of people believing the craziest things on this website.

With all the stupidity going on in the gooberment, nothing would surprise me. 10 years ago, if someone had told me that the Mayor of New York would push to ban sugary drinks, I would have called them crazy.

It isn't that I believe it, it is that I distrust the lunatics running this country.

NYS DRIVE Act Would Ban Ferraris and Other "Assault Vehicles"

That is hardly a credible source. Blogs are NEVER credible in my book, but that one actually lists this article under "Satire" --- i.e. silliness.

 

[0121stockpicker]

With all the stupidity going on in the gooberment, nothing would surprise me. 10 years ago, if someone had told me that the Mayor of New York would push to ban sugary drinks, I would have called them crazy.

It isn't that I believe it, it is that I distrust the lunatics running this country.

That is hardly a credible source. Blogs are NEVER credible in my book, but that one actually lists this article under "Satire" --- i.e. silliness.

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Fair point on the soda ban!!

I believe the lunatics on the Internet about as much as I believe the government.

 

[Chadeaux]

Notice that it is about the only place on the entire Internet with the story. Generally a red flag.

Wrong. I actually found the information in several dozen places . . . predating that blog. They were all forums of one sort or another, dating back to January 19 --- about the time of New York's decision to attempt to ban LEGALLY OWNED firearms.

Based on the terminal stupidity in that effort, however, it makes it totally believable that something like what is stated in the article could emerge from the asylum.

 

[0121stockpicker]

Wrong. I actually found the information in several dozen places . . . predating that blog. They were all forums of one sort or another, dating back to January 19 --- about the time of New York's decision to attempt to ban LEGALLY OWNED firearms.

Based on the terminal stupidity in that effort, however, it makes it totally believable that something like what is stated in the article could emerge from the asylum.

Yup just goes to show the massive amount of misinformation on the Internet. No accountability.

 

[kazcoro]

I think it is stupid how the push to ban guns is on, yet cigarettes are the biggest killer we have. Closely followed by vehicles. Well, not closely, but vehicles rate right up there. Tell me I'm wrong...

 

[0121stockpicker]

I think it is stupid how the push to ban guns is on, yet cigarettes are the biggest killer we have. Closely followed by vehicles. Well, not closely, but vehicles rate right up there. Tell me I'm wrong...

So are you proposing that we ban cigs?