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Wreckless · 12-21-2008, 10:06 AM

BRIGHTON, Mich. (AP) - Ticking someone off could get you a ticket in one Michigan city. The Brighton City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance allowing police in the Livingston County community to ticket and fine anyone who is annoying in public ``by word of mouth, sign or motions.''

The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus of Howell reports the measure is modeled on a similar ordinance in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak.

A city attorney says there could be situations where the measure would violate freedom of speech, but that those cases will be reviewed by the city.

The ban takes effect Jan. 2.

Information from: Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, http://www.dailypressandargus.com

80sTrivia · 12-21-2008, 10:16 AM

Hey, this ordinance should be on the books everywhere!

Cactus Jack · 12-21-2008, 11:10 AM

*doesnt go there*

ThomasE · 12-21-2008, 11:26 AM

Well, I guess asking for directions, spiritual witnessing or asking to be helped to be removed from a burning car is out of the question there, huh?

catlover79 · 12-21-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Hey, this ordinance should be on the books everywhere!

Yes, it should be!!

browneyes106 · 12-21-2008, 12:24 PM

I commend that town for making that law.

ThomasE · 12-21-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Yes, it should be!!

Gosh, I wish it was in effect here in New York. They want to use traffic officers to give tickets for those of us that block the pedestrian walkway when we are driving in cars at red lights. They want to enforce that law even more now. I wish this "annoyance" law was in effect.

Waterston_Fan · 12-21-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Gosh, I wish it was in effect here in New York. They want to use traffic officers to give tickets for those of us that block the pedestrian walkway when we are driving in cars at red lights. They want to enforce that law even more now. I wish this "annoyance" law was in effect.

Well, why don't you try walking in front of the car, around it when it's blocking the crosswalk.

ThomasE · 12-21-2008, 05:09 PM

My issue with it is that when there is crazy traffic and you think you're gonna cross the intersection but wind up blocking the crosswalk because the light suddenly changes. There are some situations that you cannot get out of. I just don't want to be held accountable for something that I cannot control.

Hollow · 12-21-2008, 05:19 PM

well that's odd. anti-harassment laws are one thing, but ANYTHING can be annoying to someone. it's a matter of an opinion.

James · 12-21-2008, 06:17 PM

Funny, when I saw the title I thought they were referring to Michigan City, Indiana, on Lake Michigan and on US 12 west (in reality, southwest) of the state of Michigan.

dawsongirl · 12-21-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

well that's odd. anti-harassment laws are one thing, but ANYTHING can be annoying to someone. it's a matter of an opinion.

That's what I was going to say. Whose opinion are we going to be using here?

catlover79 · 12-21-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

That's what I was going to say. Whose opinion are we going to be using here?

How many court cases do you think will come out of this?

dawsongirl · 12-21-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

How many court cases do you think will come out of this?

Waaaaay too many.

Hollow · 12-21-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Waaaaay too many.

exactly. it will probably be overturned. seems to me if i wanted to report someone for annoying me by talking on their cell phone or by wearing a bright-colored shirt, i'd have a legitimate case.

12-21-2008, 10:06 AM	#1
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Michigan City Bans Being Annoying In Public BRIGHTON, Mich. (AP) - Ticking someone off could get you a ticket in one Michigan city. The Brighton City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance allowing police in the Livingston County community to ticket and fine anyone who is annoying in public ``by word of mouth, sign or motions.'' The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus of Howell reports the measure is modeled on a similar ordinance in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak. A city attorney says there could be situations where the measure would violate freedom of speech, but that those cases will be reviewed by the city. The ban takes effect Jan. 2. Information from: Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, http://www.dailypressandargus.com

12-21-2008, 10:16 AM	#2
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12-21-2008, 12:24 PM	#6
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12-21-2008, 05:09 PM	#9
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	My issue with it is that when there is crazy traffic and you think you're gonna cross the intersection but wind up blocking the crosswalk because the light suddenly changes. There are some situations that you cannot get out of. I just don't want to be held accountable for something that I cannot control.

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Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	well that's odd. anti-harassment laws are one thing, but ANYTHING can be annoying to someone. it's a matter of an opinion.

12-21-2008, 06:17 PM	#11
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Funny, when I saw the title I thought they were referring to Michigan City, Indiana, on Lake Michigan and on US 12 west (in reality, southwest) of the state of Michigan.