2007-01-12 07:04:30 · 4 answers · asked by Manny 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Funny question. But I'm guessing that it has something to do with complying the Americans with Disabilities Act. I suppose, a blind passenger might be the one with the ATM card and might crawl across seats or sit in the back seat and use the ATM from the car. Or perhaps a wealthy, blind man or woman being chauferred to his/her ATM. Also, as a pratical matter, I'm guessing that the ATMS are mass-manufactured and it's more trouble to custom make them without the braille at this point than to just use the off-the-shelf version, braille and all.
2007-01-12 07:11:00 · answer #1 · answered by Investor 2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort of stupid, isn't it. This is an example of government regulation gone haywire. Or maybe in the near future the government is considering allowing blind people to drive in its quest to extend equal rights to all regardless of limitations. It make about as much sense as allowing the mentally retarded to have credit cards.
2007-01-12 15:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they work as walk-up ATMs, too. That, and while a driver can't be blind, it does not mean they won't have a passenger who isn't.
2007-01-12 15:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by allronix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cherish the mysteries of the universe, my son.
2007-01-12 15:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by ivorytowerboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋