New York legislature passed a watered down bill on texting. Basically one can’t be stopped and ticketed for it unless there is another reason for a stop, such as speeding, reckless lane change, etc. Look at the story/video in the New York Times which discusses the law in England, where texting drivers can be jailed in extreme circumstances, such as causing death of others on the road. Texting by car and truck drivers causes thousands of wrecks and needless deaths annually.
Race your sailboat! But first, make sure your insurance covers racing.
June 5, 2013
Here in Buffalo, NY on Lake Erie, sailboat racing is well underway on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Racing generally means there are more crew members on your boat and working in more dangerous conditions than cruising. Many insurance policies do not cover racing. Please be familiar with your