I don't always drive illegally, but when I do, I do it in California (Sacramento: law, safety)

[EscapeCalifornia]

Bills would reduce illegal-immigrant car seizures - Total Buzz - The Orange County Register

The state Senate Public Safety Committee is expected today to consider two bills, AB1389 and AB353, that would make it more difficult for law enforcement officials at sobriety checkpoints to seize the cars of unlicensed drivers.

[esmith143]

The section that makes it more difficult to seize cars codifies the court decision of Miranda v. City of Cornelius (United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2005), which essentially found that police may not impound the vehicle if it can be safely parked or driven away by a licensed driver (with exception for public safety - e.g. it is allowed to tow a car that blocks a fire hydrant).

It is still illegal to drive without a valid license, it is a misdemeanor under California Vehicle Code 12500 punishable by up to 6 months in prison. In practice, though, the first violation would be punished by a fine on the order of $500.

[cb73]

But the law about unlicensed drivers says that when discovered their car will be impounded for 30 days.

I do recall some news story recently about a politician wanting to pass a law that the illegal aliens would be immune from several laws, including the 30-day-impound law. Doesn't much pay to be legal.

[.highnlite]

Since none of you white guys will take a job from an illegal, they need to drive to put vegies on your plate, sounds reasonable.

[Gentoo]

Originally Posted by .highnlite

Since none of you white guys will take a job from an illegal, they need to drive to put vegies on your plate, sounds reasonable.

Until they get into an accident and are free from liability. Highnlight, we normally agree but really man?

[esmith143]

Originally Posted by cb73

But the law about unlicensed drivers says that when discovered their car will be impounded for 30 days.

Like I said, that law was found unconstitutional in 2005. Sacramento is just slow to catch up.

[Bulldogdad]

Originally Posted by Gentoo

Until they get into an accident and are free from liability. Highnlight, we normally agree but really man?

You made that bed now sleep in it.

Once you dance with the devil....

[.highnlite]

Originally Posted by Gentoo

Until they get into an accident and are free from liability. Highnlight, we normally agree but really man?

I had a certain tongue in cheek there, but, hey, that is what non insured motorists coverage is for.

But, then again, seriously, a big chunk of the economy of California is dependent on unlicensed uninsured motorists to keep going... Whose idea was that?

Well, certainly not the Democrats, pretty tough to find a Democrat vegetable or fruit grower in this state.

[Bulldogdad]

Oh I can smell this one heading for the immigration forum. LOL

The scent of tomatoes and onions hangs heavy in the air.

[KC6ZLV]

Originally Posted by .highnlite

Since none of you white guys will take a job from an illegal, they need to drive to put vegies on your plate, sounds reasonable.

About 75% of illegal immigrants aren't working in agriculture.

Originally Posted by .highnlite

I had a certain tongue in cheek there, but, hey, that is what non insured motorists coverage is for.

So, you think it is ok that people have to pay extra to cover the liabilities of illegal aliens? This is the very reason people have had it with illegal immigration.