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Re: Are dashboard video cameras legal??
Winged One wrote: Johno02 wrote: Just heard a (unconfirmed) report that some lawyers are trying to sue users of dashboard cameras for "invasion of Privacy". because the cameras can record license plates and private information such as how many people are in a vehicle, if the vehicle is driving erratically, and the location of a persons vehicle at a particular time. Is that worse than a camera over the top of a bathroom stall? To answer your subject question "Are dashboard video cameras legal??", technically in Michigan, if used as you would expect, no. Not legal. Because of the following: MCL 257.709 (1) A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with any of the following: (c) An object that obstructs the vision of the driver of the vehicle, except as authorized by law. I don't think you are going to find the dashboard video camera's authorized, but good for you if you can. Does that mean you will get pulled over, ticketed and arrested?! Umm, doubtful. But technically, not legal (just like the multitude of things dangling from rear view mirrors, cell phone holders, etc that unless you find a bored LEO, you don't have to worry about). That does not make a dashcam illegal simply means it has to be mounted so as not to obstruct the vision of the driver. Many of them are designed to mount on the backside of the rear view mirror or at least directly behind it. As things move forward I expect that someday we may see these as fairly standard equipment in new cars much like we now see back up cameras.499Views0likes0Comments- 535Views0likes0Comments
Re: Bicycles-recommendations?
rockhillmanor wrote: I'll just add not to buy a bike with the fat all terrain tires. If you are just going to pleasurably bike ride the narrower tires are easier to ride. My first bike had the typical fat knobby tires that most come with from the big box stores. What a DIFFERENCE when I got rid of that one and bought a bike with narrow plain tires. I used to think the same thing however just like the bikes themselves there is a real difference in tires as well. The Fat Franks on my wifes bike not only provide a comfortable ride but they roll as easily the narrower tires on my bike. There are lower quality fat tires and there are some of a higher quality. Just like the bikes there is a world of difference between the two.249Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bicycles-recommendations?
My wife loves her Townie. Has the 3 speed, which is plenty for her, and the Fat Frank balloon tires. I like the internal hub 3 speed doesn't need a lot of maintenance. Hers does not have the coaster brake that most the Townie 3 speeds have so the hub is free spinning which I also like. I have ridden her bike and like it enough that I have considered one for myself, possibly the 8 speed internal hub with balloon tires. I am riding an Orbea which is also a nice smooth riding bike.523Views0likes0CommentsRe: Down to a decision, give your vote on electric tongue jacks
coolbreeze01 wrote: I don't see that model at Barker's site: http://www.barkermfg.com/hi_power_jacks.html Careful it isn't a clone at that price. Looks like the one in picture at bottom center of page. Looks to be an older discontinued model. Still is a good price though.410Views0likes0CommentsRe: Traveling With the Propane On
mich800 wrote: noplace2 wrote: mich800 wrote: 40 degrees is considered the cut off where bacteria will grow more rapidly. Uh, by whom and to what relative degree. No pun intended. The FDA. From what I remember reading if your food gets above 40 degrees for more than a couple hours that is when the risk increases. Not that the food will instantly go bad but that is where the chance of bacteria growth increases. Edit. I looked it back up and here a a couple links. http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm253954.htm http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm093704.htm Also, I was not suggesting what you do is bad. Just putting the information out there for discussion. Here's another link that gives the danger zone. Anything more than an hour above 40 degrees can put food at risk.353Views0likes0CommentsRe: Traveling With the Propane On
traveylin wrote: There are a whole lot of refrigerated trucks on the road. Probably more than rv's. I am confident that they turn off the propane before hooking up. There has to be a federal transportation law. Those trucks refrigeration units are using diesel.305Views0likes0Comments
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