Hands Free Shavers?

Unusual doings in a car going southbound on I-5 this morning which had changed into the lane to my right. He oversteered considerably which caught my attention. As we passed him all became clear: electric shaver in hand, examining his work in his rear view mirror, trying to keep eyes on road and vehicle in the lane.

So in a state in which we must use hand free devices with cell phones come July 1, 2008, is the legislature going to deal with this issue as well? At least he wasn't using a straight razor?

One at a Time

Last week with the mid-week July 4 holiday was a generally quiet commute. Except for Tuesday morning at the three way stop at the tee of NE 40th St and 6th Ave NE, under the I-5 bridge. I'm turning left to go south on 6th. Hello Saab traveling east on 40th: One car through the stop sign at a time, not two... MMR:8.

Ambiguity

Updated 7/11/07...This annotated Google Earth images shows the location of the ambigous light facing down Bonneville Avenue in Snohomish, Washington. If it is red, what do you do? (it turns out to warn of what is coming around the corner at the intersection with Avenue D and I suppose after you go through it once you learn that. But the first time is quite perplexing...

With Purpose

NE Boat Street, 4 pm. Following a red Ford F-250 driving never more than 10 mph with punctuated stops. Endless, probably made 5 mph. We reach the Boat-Pacific T. Yellow light. Off he goes...only to slow again Drive with purpose, please. MMR:8

Ten Commandments

From the AP wire, a reminder to think globally and act locally

The Vatican on Tuesday issued a "Ten Commandments" for motorists to keep them on the road to salvation, warning drivers against the sins of road rage, abuse of alcohol or even simple rudeness.

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Lemmings, Locusts or Killer Bees?

Strange encounter at 15th NE and Boat St. A fleet of scooters decided that a stop sign only means that the leader of the fleet needs to stop, damn the right of way. A photo up the block of the tail end of this group of 20 cruising through the next red light follows... MMR:8 for the last one through.

Secured Trash

MMR 5 to the trailer losing trash can liners on US 2 this morning. Hard to imagine why one would think that they would not start spewing while driving at 60 mph...secure your load...