These types of laws are called “ex post facto” and are generally not allowed in (or tolerated by) a free democratic society. We no longer have a free democratic society so any laws that are passed are usually here to stay unless they are “sunset” laws.
Just hope your brilliant legislators don’t make some act or procedure illegal (that you have done for years legally) and come after you, try you, and convict you. Think it can’t happen? How easily has the insurance industry deified the “junk science” of credit scoring by elevating it to the holy grail of underwriting? That’s how easy it is for your legislators to pass bad laws. Overturning any law is almost impossible once it is in place. Remember what that guy said about the holocaust: “They came for the Gypsies and I said nothing because I wasn’t a Gypsy. Then they came for the Jews and I said nothing because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for me and there was nobody left to say anything.” [or something similar… sorry, foggy memory] So be very careful when you cheer any “ex post facto” law because the next one or the one after that might nail you my friend. Then it will be everyone else’s turn to say “tough crap – you shoulda known – too bad sucker”. Just some food for thought. regards, Dar Novak
Sir, I understand that the suspension is an inconvience to you… too bad!
It seems that something other than traffic fines were needed in order to get your attention. Maybe, just maybe when you get your license back you’ll be a little more careful, which would be a benefit to everyone on the road.
Yes, this is called ex post facto law. The U.S. Constitution forbids this act and if you read your states constitution you will find the same provision. Normally it will read the same as the U.S. Constitution. In Florida it reads Article I, section 10, “Prohibited Laws–No bill of attainder, ex post facto laws or laws impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.”
A classic “…but not in my backyard” if there ever was one! A sudden string of violations that most would be unable to accrue in a lifetime is a wakeup call and hints of a problem that shouldn’t be ignored, yet we’re led to believe we must wait for a more sobering consequence to prove it and initiate remedial action.
Dehetre’s lucky, he actually got a “walk”; he has no room to yell “foul”!
Give me a break. What part did he miss??? The 10 previous violations, license suspensions, or was it the few days spent in jail??? Good law for people who don’t understand the difference between right and wrong. Enjoy Mom’s taxi or public transportation!!!
Funny… there is no mention of any accidents. Is it possible that moving violations are not necessarily correlated to “safety”? I bet you can find plenty of drivers that are more dangerous than this young fellow (history of accidents, DUI’s, etc). Driving is a risk, not a right. If you are scared for your life, sell your car and walk. Don’t whine to me about safety. Maybe Al Gore should make a movie about global driving safety.
Mr. Dehetre… suggest you get a good radar detector.
wait until the state starts doing “remedial fees” like VA to pay for transporation costs……. Glad to know that everyone agrees here–his mother needs to stop enabling him—-dont know how many times I hear the remark “My son would never speed”…..
Gee, my heart just bleeds for this poor guy who even after spending $3,000, time in jail and losing his license hasn’t yet learned his lesson. He’s 23 and has more violations than most drivers get in their lifetime. Another question – what’s wrong with his mother?
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These types of laws are called “ex post facto” and are generally not allowed in (or tolerated by) a free democratic society. We no longer have a free democratic society so any laws that are passed are usually here to stay unless they are “sunset” laws.
Just hope your brilliant legislators don’t make some act or procedure illegal (that you have done for years legally) and come after you, try you, and convict you. Think it can’t happen? How easily has the insurance industry deified the “junk science” of credit scoring by elevating it to the holy grail of underwriting? That’s how easy it is for your legislators to pass bad laws. Overturning any law is almost impossible once it is in place. Remember what that guy said about the holocaust: “They came for the Gypsies and I said nothing because I wasn’t a Gypsy. Then they came for the Jews and I said nothing because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for me and there was nobody left to say anything.” [or something similar… sorry, foggy memory] So be very careful when you cheer any “ex post facto” law because the next one or the one after that might nail you my friend. Then it will be everyone else’s turn to say “tough crap – you shoulda known – too bad sucker”. Just some food for thought. regards, Dar Novak
Mr. Dehetre needs to take responsibility for his actions, and quit blaming the other guy
Sir, I understand that the suspension is an inconvience to you… too bad!
It seems that something other than traffic fines were needed in order to get your attention. Maybe, just maybe when you get your license back you’ll be a little more careful, which would be a benefit to everyone on the road.
Yes, this is called ex post facto law. The U.S. Constitution forbids this act and if you read your states constitution you will find the same provision. Normally it will read the same as the U.S. Constitution. In Florida it reads Article I, section 10, “Prohibited Laws–No bill of attainder, ex post facto laws or laws impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.”
A classic “…but not in my backyard” if there ever was one! A sudden string of violations that most would be unable to accrue in a lifetime is a wakeup call and hints of a problem that shouldn’t be ignored, yet we’re led to believe we must wait for a more sobering consequence to prove it and initiate remedial action.
Dehetre’s lucky, he actually got a “walk”; he has no room to yell “foul”!
Give me a break. What part did he miss??? The 10 previous violations, license suspensions, or was it the few days spent in jail??? Good law for people who don’t understand the difference between right and wrong. Enjoy Mom’s taxi or public transportation!!!
Funny… there is no mention of any accidents. Is it possible that moving violations are not necessarily correlated to “safety”? I bet you can find plenty of drivers that are more dangerous than this young fellow (history of accidents, DUI’s, etc). Driving is a risk, not a right. If you are scared for your life, sell your car and walk. Don’t whine to me about safety. Maybe Al Gore should make a movie about global driving safety.
Mr. Dehetre… suggest you get a good radar detector.
His mom deserves to be his chauffer since she failed to teach him how to be responsible for his own actions.
wait until the state starts doing “remedial fees” like VA to pay for transporation costs……. Glad to know that everyone agrees here–his mother needs to stop enabling him—-dont know how many times I hear the remark “My son would never speed”…..
Gee, my heart just bleeds for this poor guy who even after spending $3,000, time in jail and losing his license hasn’t yet learned his lesson. He’s 23 and has more violations than most drivers get in their lifetime. Another question – what’s wrong with his mother?