"In New York, it is against the law for a blind person to drive an automobile. "
What is so strange about that? I was on a site listing strange laws, and this one showed up/
2007-11-06 00:47:51 · 10 answers · asked by diiiiilooooch 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well you would think it was common sense for a blind person not to drive. Unfortunately, the law had to have been created for a reason.
2007-11-06 00:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by JLM 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well I heard it that a blind person was driving and his guide dog kept giving him the wrong directions and they ended up in an accident. hehehe
This goes along with the directions for using a hair dryer or toaster or radio, do not use while in the bathtub. Apparetnly they are some really stupid people out there that end up making these laws because they did it.
2007-11-06 00:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by ♥STREAKER♥©℗† 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blind persons cannot drive effectively an automobile because they should b guided always to prevent any irregularity.
2007-11-06 00:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most people would assume that someone blind WOULDN'T drive. If the law was created though, someone must have tried. :p
2007-11-06 00:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by DeAnna 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some people who are "legally blind "can still see to some extent. They might be tempted to drive.
2007-11-06 01:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by nochat 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we are guided by law. that law is for those adventurous blinds who may want to test their wits in driving. they are prohibited to drive, thats the law, so they should not drive!
2007-11-06 00:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by dalton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be allowed, as long as they have one of those seeing eye driving dogs to guide them. Unless they run that dog over then they have to stop and get out.
2007-11-06 00:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Zodiack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe because a blind person cannot see
2007-11-06 00:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another weird one is this one: Why do they have braille instructions on the drive-up window of the bank?
2007-11-06 00:57:59 · answer #9 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is another one to: It is illegal to die in the Britain Houses of Parliament.
2016-06-09 14:59:20 · answer #10 · answered by Joshua 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋