Save Passing Bill needs help NOW

glad to see it's already been posted.
I called - please do your part!

Edited by dblack1801 2009-06-19 4:30 PM

I was surprised I beat you to it

It looks like the 4375 mailbox is full, but the main line is working.

I called and talked to a live person - Not What I Expected, So MUCH Better!

Hope this makes it through - Boat Club Road (where I live) is hostile.

DANG-IT.  Governor Perry did in fact veto the bill according to the governor's website 

Edited by OldAg92 2009-06-19 9:09 PM

Reason #483 why Gov Goodhair sucks.

and the guy's a triathlete too from what I hear. Competed in the Captri I believe a couple years ago. Just doesn't make sense.

Mere cuss words can't describe how angry I am with the guv. What a waste of space.

Aggies aren't big on making sense.

Wish I had seen this earlier.... WTF????

Here's his ridiculous rationale:

June 19, 2009

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, I, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, do hereby disapprove of and veto Senate Bill No. 488 of the 81st Texas Legislature, Regular Session, due to the following objections:

Senate Bill No. 488 would create a new class of users of roadways, called “vulnerable road users,” which would require specific actions by operators of motor vehicles. These vulnerable road users would include pedestrians; highway construction and maintenance workers; tow truck operators; stranded motorists or passengers; people on horseback; bicyclists; motorcyclists; moped riders; and other similar road users.

Many road users placed into the category of vulnerable road users already have operation regulations and restrictions in statute. For example, a person operating a vehicle being drawn by an animal is subject to the same duties as a motor vehicle, and a pedestrian is required to yield the right of way to a motor vehicle, unless he or she is at an intersection or crosswalk.

While I am in favor of measures that make our roads safer for everyone, this bill contradicts much of the current statute and places the liability and responsibility on the operator of a motor vehicle when encountering one of these vulnerable road users. In addition, an operator of a motor vehicle is already subject to penalties when he or she is at fault for causing a collision or operating recklessly, whether it is against a “vulnerable user” or not.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have signed my name officially and caused the Seal of the State to be affixed hereto at Austin, this the 19th day of June, 2009.

RICK PERRY
Governor of Texas

ATTESTED BY:
COBY SHORTER, III
Deputy Secretary of State

Yep, like keeping your eyes open.  Ridiculous.