Fla. 8-Year-Old Gets Traffic Ticket For Bike Mishap (irresponsible idiot parents refuse to pay)

http://www.local6.com/news/2580655/detail.html

"I'm going to not pay this ticket, and Scott's definitely not going to
pay it," said Danielle McIntosh, the boy's mother. She added the only
money her son has is the allowance he has been saving for a
battery-operated miniature truck.

"He's an 8-year-old child. He does not understand what the right of
way is," She said.
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Gee, I wonder why this kid rides his bike in such an unsafe manner?

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Conservatism is the ideology of reality.

"Scott Munro" wrote in message
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http://www.local6.com/news/2580655/detail.html

"I'm going to not pay this ticket, and Scott's definitely not going to
pay it," said Danielle McIntosh, the boy's mother. She added the only
money her son has is the allowance he has been saving for a
battery-operated miniature truck.

"He's an 8-year-old child. He does not understand what the right of
way is," She said.
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Gee, I wonder why this kid rides his bike in such an unsafe manner?

The parents are dunderheads.
They should thank the appropriate diety that their son is alive today, and
thank the cop for caring.
At 8, Scott is not too young to learn that behavior has consequencies, and
should pony up his truck money as a way of learning a lesson.
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Scott Munro

wrote in part:
http://www.local6.com/news/2580655/detail.html

"I'm going to not pay this ticket, and Scott's definitely not going to
pay it," said Danielle McIntosh, the boy's mother.

It rarely happens but here in Illinois if a child is fined by a judge the
parents are held responsible for payment. Even if the original charge is a
non-jailable offense a parent's refusal to pay (as opposed to inability to pay)
can result in a contempt citation and contempt of court *is* jailable. I doubt
it would happen but it could be interesting.

Regards,
Bob Hunt

"Hunrobe" wrote:

It rarely happens but here in Illinois if a child is fined by a judge the
parents are held responsible for payment. Even if the original charge is a
non-jailable offense a parent's refusal to pay (as opposed to inability to
pay)
can result in a contempt citation and contempt of court *is* jailable. I
doubt
it would happen but it could be interesting.

In some states, parents are only responsible for the "willful misconduct" of
their kids. If the kid didn't deliberately cause the damge, they're off the
hook. (I learned that from watching Judge Wapner on "The Peoples Court.")

Personally, I think the kid and/or parents should face some consequences.

Art Harris

Howdy folks!

I've been a lurker on here for some time, and I've got to chime in here. I
absolutely agree with Art in that the parents should face some consequences.
I noted in the writeup that the boy had no helmet on. An 8yr old out riding
a BMX type bike, jumping dirt berms and stuff, and no helmet? That is
inexcusable on the part of the PARENTS to NOT enforce wearing a helmet. To
me, it shows irresponsibility. That kind of laziness may indeed have helped
foster the scenario by which this young boy encountered the 2001 Nissan.

All parties are damned lucky that the boy wasn't hurt, especially if he
really was thrown off the bike. Did anyone else note that the boy indicated
after the "incident" occurred, that he bolted the scene? Why?

I've got two daughters, and from day one since they began riding bikes, they
associated helmet wearing with riding. Now when they ride, they don't even
think about it. The helmet gets strapped on and THEN they ride... ...just
like when we're out on the sailboat, the life preservers go on BEFORE we get
underway.

The parents hold responsibility here. Pay the damned ticket and consider
yourselves lucky. When it comes to incidents like this in biking, it is
nothign short of divine providence that you get a second chance to
reevaluate your position and make changes for the better.

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"Sea" ya!
--Lars S. Mulford
"You can find evil anywhere you look.
The question is, why are you looking?"

"Arthur Harris" wrote in message
et...
"Hunrobe" wrote:
Personally, I think the kid and/or parents should face some consequences.

Art Harris

Lars S. Mulford wrote:
Howdy folks!

I've been a lurker on here for some time, and I've got to chime in here. I
absolutely agree with Art in that the parents should face some consequences.
I noted in the writeup that the boy had no helmet on. An 8yr old out riding
a BMX type bike, jumping dirt berms and stuff, and no helmet?

Nice one, Lars! Focus entirely on the helmet. Completely ignore the
fact that the kid rode out directly in front of a car.

This is "Bike Safety, the American version."


--
Frank Krygowski

Frank:

If you'd have read my post completely, you'd have seen that it had
EVERYTHING to do with the boy going in front of the car and getting tagged.
He's lucky to have a second chance, and with luck perhaps his parents will
see that. Most folks who have encounters like this are not so graced as
this kid seemed to be, to come away completely unscathed.

So Frank, leave your elitism at home.
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"Sea" ya!
--Lars S. Mulford
"You can find evil anywhere you look.
The question is, why are you looking?"

"Frank Krygowski" wrote in message
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Nice one, Lars! Focus entirely on the helmet. Completely ignore the
fact that the kid rode out directly in front of a car.

This is "Bike Safety, the American version."


--
Frank Krygowski

"Arthur Harris"

wrote:

In some states, parents are only responsible for the "willful misconduct" of
their kids. If the kid didn't deliberately cause the damge, they're off the
hook. (I learned that from watching Judge Wapner on "The Peoples Court.")

Personally, I think the kid and/or parents should face some consequences.

Art Harris

No offense meant but you're mixing apples and oranges, Art. The fine levied has
nothing to do with any damages. It's a form of punishment for breaking the law.
The damage is a civil matter. BTW, I agree with you- there should be some
consequences. I'd guess that if and when Mommy discovers that the judge might
actually lock her up, even for an afternoon, she may reconsider her position on
paying the fine.

Regards,
Bob Hunt

"Arthur Harris" wrote:

In some states, parents are only responsible for the "willful misconduct" of
their kids. If the kid didn't deliberately cause the damge, they're off the
hook. (I learned that from watching Judge Wapner on "The Peoples Court.")

Personally, I think the kid and/or parents should face some consequences.

What a load of crap. Any motorist who can't drive such as to avoid
mowing down children should be stripped of the right, and quickly.

Society has no social contract with 8-year-olds that would oblige them
to observe traffic laws. And do we want a society that's safe for
cars, or one that's safe for kids? I know my answer.

Chalo Colina

"Chalo" wrote in message
om...
"Arthur Harris" wrote:

Personally, I think the kid and/or parents should face some
consequences.

What a load of crap. Any motorist who can't drive such as to avoid
mowing down children should be stripped of the right, and quickly.

Society has no social contract with 8-year-olds that would oblige them
to observe traffic laws. And do we want a society that's safe for
cars, or one that's safe for kids? I know my answer.

Nice troll.

So the next time a kid runs out from a hidden driveway or something in front
of you on your bike, you'll take full responsibility for both of your
injuries -- AND give up your "right" to ride?!?

Didn't think so.

Bill "mowing down children my ass" S.