In my neck of the woods you can’t miss radio ads for a new law, the so-called “Slow down, move over” law.  I was initially dumbfounded that such a law is even necessary, so imagine my surprise when I learned that 42 other states already have such a law!!  Here is ours:

New legislation in Massachusetts aims to make police, firefighters, paramedics, tow truck drivers, and all roadside emergency and maintenance professionals safer on the job. The Move Over Law, which takes effect March 22, 2009, requires drivers approaching a stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights to move to the next adjacent lane if it is safe to do so, and, barring that, to reduce their speed. Failure to comply could result in a fine of up to $100.

Every year, first responders across the country are injured or killed on the job while providing emergency help and, in the past six months, several Massachusetts state troopers and other first responders have been injured. All citizens are asked to move over to make Massachusetts roadways safer for everyone.

The official text of the bill can be found here.

On the one hand, why do we even need such a law?  Isn’t it common sense to give a little room to emergency vehicles and the like on the side of the road?  I know, I know, if only common sense was actually common…

But take a look at the details.  It specifies that drivers “must reduce the speed of the vehicle to that of a reasonable and safe speed for road conditions.”  So it leaves the definition of safe and reasonable open to interpretation.  In Taxachusetts Massachusetts that is just asking for abuse!

And expecting drivers to determine what is safe and reasonable?  They’re not called “Massholes” for a reason…

I’m interested in your thoughts on this law.

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On to the TMI!  Let ‘em know if you play too…

1. Have you ever sent or received a sext message?

Most definitely!  Veronica and I often exchange sext messages and I’ve been known to send and receive suggestive pictures to and from certain special friends!

2. Have you ever made or received a booty call?

I know Veronica said yes, but I’m not sure if counts when your married and it’s your spouse.  I also don’t think any of our swinging partners count.  I’ve never contacted someone late at night for the sole purpose of sex, so I’ll have to say no.

3. Have you ever added or edited a word/entry to Wikipedia or Urban Dictionary or any other online reference?

‘Fraid not..

4. At what age did you have your first consensual sexual experience?

We’ve been over this one before!  Oral at 16, intercourse at 20.

5. What has been the greatest age difference between you a consensual sexual partner?

Two and a half years older than me (that would be you, Southern Vixen!!) and, gulp, 13 years younger.  Maybe I’ll revisit the tale of Ned and Ann someday.  Or not.

Bonus (as in optional): Why do you blog?

Lots of reasons- it’s fun, it’s an outlet for my recently discovered exhibitionist side, I enjoy the creative writing challenge posed by telling stories, it’s part of how I intereact with friends I’ve made, because Veronica and I have learned a lot in the lifestyle and like to share our experiences.

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Don’t forgot to visit Tits for Troops today!  Veronica and I are both there.

And this week is the 3rd Anniversary of The Other HNT.  You have sent Osbasso your picture, right? Right?