If only to Thank God.....

fatlazyless · 11-06-2013, 07:44 PM

In the State of New Hampshire, wearing your seat belt is required by law when driving any truck or bus that requires a CDL driver license, and it is a violation not to be wearing one, and one can be stopped and ticketed by the local or state police. This is because it is a federal law that is in effect in all 50-states including NH.

So, in the State of NH, while it is illegal to be driving a Mack Truck, built by Volvo of Sweden, without a seat belt, it is perfectly legal to be driving a Volvo automobile built by Gelley of China, without a seat belt.

As you may know, I believe that New Hampshire is the one and only state that does not require seat belts to be worn in a car driven by a someone 18 and older. The State of NH loses several million dollars every year in federal funds for the NH-DOT or something because of this lack of a mandatory seat belt law.

HellRaZoR004 · 11-06-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

In the State of New Hampshire, wearing your seat belt is required by law when driving any truck or bus that requires a CDL driver license, and it is a violation not to be wearing one, and one can be stopped and ticketed by the local or state police. This is because it is a federal law that is in effect in all 50-states including NH.

So, in the State of NH, while it is illegal to be driving a Mack Truck, built by Volvo of Sweden, without a seat belt, it is perfectly legal to be driving a Volvo automobile built by Gelley of China, without a seat belt.

As you may know, I believe that New Hampshire is the one and only state that does not require seat belts to be worn in a car driven by a someone 18 and older. The State of NH loses several million dollars every year in federal funds for the NH-DOT or something because of this lack of a mandatory seat belt law.

That last sentence, can you provide a link backing that up? Thanks.

Retired Ole Guy · 11-06-2013, 09:36 PM

The US Dept of Transportation and the NHSTA both provide grants and funding-for various Highway safety Projects and under the SAFETEA guidelines Primary seat-belt laws are required for the State to be eligible to for applying for the grants. The information can be found in the Federal register when the various grants a re published for application. It may be a reason for rejection of a grant application. Dont know if that is exactly what you guys are talking about but as someone who wrote grant applications for my agency albeit in Massachusetts I do know that Seatbelt Laws are a requirement for some funding sources. Hope that helps

PENIVISA · 11-06-2013, 10:03 PM

Words to remember and to be repeated Im gratefull for you sharing it to me.......
I thank God for your message

fatlazyless · 11-07-2013, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

That last sentence, can you provide a link backing that up? Thanks.

...based from what I read the last few years as a casual reader of the Union Leader...

wifi · 11-07-2013, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

...based from what I read the last few years as a casual reader of the Union Leader...

Chuckle...

fatlazyless · 11-07-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wifi

Chuckle...

...the price of a paper newspaper.....for one dollar the Union Leader has twice the content of the Concord Monitor, three times the Laconia Citizen, and maybe 25% of the Wall St Journal or N Y Times which now cost 2.00 and 2.50.....the Union Leader is NH's biggest paper and they write articles about widening Route 93 and how the state is short the money, or do an interview with Bill Boynton, the director of the NH-Dept of Transportation...

wifi · 11-07-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

...the price of a paper newspaper.....for one dollar the Union Leader has twice the content of the Concord Monitor, three times the Laconia Citizen, and maybe 25% of the Wall St Journal or N Y Times which now cost 2.00 and 2.50.....the Union Leader is NH's biggest paper and they write articles about widening Route 93 and how the state is short the money, or do an interview with Bill Boynton, the director of the NH-Dept of Transportation...

Or you watch CNN and get filled with the liberal crap...

Lakemamma · 11-07-2013, 08:07 PM

So happy to hear that everybody was safe and this had a good ending!

RLW · 11-09-2013, 08:57 AM

wynndog, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

I see you have thanked people on several threads and it is nice to see you viewing the Winni Blog, but now how about joining in some conversation with us. Again welcome again to some new friends.

christo1 · 11-09-2013, 09:50 AM

Live free or die!!!

PaugusBayFireFighter · 11-11-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by christo1

Live free or die!!!

So "free" you can legally take a piece of tape and cover the motto on your license plate if you don't agree with it!!
I love NH, but it's far from "free".

christo1 · 11-11-2013, 07:38 PM

It is pretty free in my book not everything in life has to be legislated.

Chaselady · 11-11-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by christo1

It is pretty free in my book not everything in life has to be legislated.

That's fine. Organ donors are always appreciated...

glennsteely · 11-12-2013, 05:50 AM

Im just not big on navigation. My wife and I both have Tom Toms in our vehicles, and our cell phones both have great apps for navigation......both of which,we hardly ever use. The premium sound system in the XC90 is unbelivable, the same that we had in the S40 that was just totalled. Subwoofer, center channel, full surround sound, not super loud, but distortion free at high volume. Crystal clear. We wanted that same sound system, with the navigation, it is a different unit, one we were not impressed with. We went to a drive in movie here in Jersey one night, and we were suprised to find out that they broadcast the sound on a FM station....(instead of the hanging thingees for your window)....(am I old, or what?) anyhoo, that movie, in surround sound, cranked up in a drive in, was awesome!! So, we left out the nav, but we got the rear seat entertainment system....with full surround!! The kids love it, and it came with wireless headphones too.....so we love it with Nemo (1000 watches) and cinderella (1000 watches) ect....ect....ect.

glennsteely · 11-12-2013, 05:57 AM

Thank all of you that have wished us well over the last couple of weeks. We really appreciate it. We were blessed, that my wife, Robin came out of it ok, we were also blessed to be kid free at accident time!! We were blessed to be driving that Volvo, and even more blessed to be able to buy another one! I hate to be or act religious, we go to church, but we are far from bible thumpers.....but, when God steps in, and changes the way or outcome of a situation, well lets just say, give thanks where thanks are due......if you dont believe in all that, thats cool too!! No harm, no foul. My biggest point in all this, is.....dont take anything for granted. It might not be here tomorrow. Thats it.

fatlazyless · 11-12-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by glennsteely

the same that we had in the S40 that was just totalled. Subwoofer, center channel, full surround sound, not super loud, but distortion free at high volume. Crystal clear. We wanted that same sound system

.....just listen to that......what the hay, baby.......are you driving a car or are u driving an entertainment center?

blacksheep · 11-12-2013, 10:05 AM

Glenn, so glad to hear that the outcome was good for your wife! My brother was in a near fatal car accident 12 years ago... Getting that phone call is one of the worst experiences anyone can ever go through. Blessings on you and your family! I hope she's enjoying her new car and driving in style!

glennsteely · 11-13-2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

.....just listen to that......what the hay, baby.......are you driving a car or are u driving an entertainment center?

Im far too easily entertained......I drive a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, and that is too much for me!! Wifey gets the good stuff!!

SAMIAM · 11-13-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by glennsteely

Im just not big on navigation. My wife and I both have Tom Toms in our vehicles, and our cell phones both have great apps for navigation......both of which,we hardly ever use. The premium sound system in the XC90 is unbelivable, the same that we had in the S40 that was just totalled. Subwoofer, center channel, full surround sound, not super loud, but distortion free at high volume. Crystal clear. We wanted that same sound system, with the navigation, it is a different unit, one we were not impressed with. We went to a drive in movie here in Jersey one night, and we were suprised to find out that they broadcast the sound on a FM station....(instead of the hanging thingees for your window)....(am I old, or what?) anyhoo, that movie, in surround sound, cranked up in a drive in, was awesome!! So, we left out the nav, but we got the rear seat entertainment system....with full surround!! The kids love it, and it came with wireless headphones too.....so we love it with Nemo (1000 watches) and cinderella (1000 watches) ect....ect....ect.

Not a big fan of factory navigation.......a $125 Garmin does a better job.

Greene's Basin Girl · 11-13-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Not a big fan of factory navigation.......a $125 Garmin does a better job.

I couldn't agree more. I have a factory installed NAV in my car and I use the portable Garmin more.

11-06-2013, 07:44 PM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,173 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	In the State of New Hampshire, wearing your seat belt is required by law when driving any truck or bus that requires a CDL driver license, and it is a violation not to be wearing one, and one can be stopped and ticketed by the local or state police. This is because it is a federal law that is in effect in all 50-states including NH. So, in the State of NH, while it is illegal to be driving a Mack Truck, built by Volvo of Sweden, without a seat belt, it is perfectly legal to be driving a Volvo automobile built by Gelley of China, without a seat belt. As you may know, I believe that New Hampshire is the one and only state that does not require seat belts to be worn in a car driven by a someone 18 and older. The State of NH loses several million dollars every year in federal funds for the NH-DOT or something because of this lack of a mandatory seat belt law. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

11-09-2013, 08:57 AM	#10
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	*wynndog,* I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. I see you have thanked people on several threads and it is nice to see you viewing the Winni Blog, but now how about joining in some conversation with us. Again welcome again to some new friends. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

11-12-2013, 05:50 AM	#15
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Well... to answer the nav question..... Im just not big on navigation. My wife and I both have Tom Toms in our vehicles, and our cell phones both have great apps for navigation......both of which,we hardly ever use. The premium sound system in the XC90 is unbelivable, the same that we had in the S40 that was just totalled. Subwoofer, center channel, full surround sound, not super loud, but distortion free at high volume. Crystal clear. We wanted that same sound system, with the navigation, it is a different unit, one we were not impressed with. We went to a drive in movie here in Jersey one night, and we were suprised to find out that they broadcast the sound on a FM station....(instead of the hanging thingees for your window)....(am I old, or what?) anyhoo, that movie, in surround sound, cranked up in a drive in, was awesome!! So, we left out the nav, but we got the rear seat entertainment system....with full surround!! The kids love it, and it came with wireless headphones too.....so we love it with Nemo (1000 watches) and cinderella (1000 watches) ect....ect....ect. __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

11-12-2013, 05:57 AM	#16
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Seriously..... Thank all of you that have wished us well over the last couple of weeks. We really appreciate it. We were blessed, that my wife, Robin came out of it ok, we were also blessed to be kid free at accident time!! We were blessed to be driving that Volvo, and even more blessed to be able to buy another one! I hate to be or act religious, we go to church, but we are far from bible thumpers.....but, when God steps in, and changes the way or outcome of a situation, well lets just say, give thanks where thanks are due......if you dont believe in all that, thats cool too!! No harm, no foul. My biggest point in all this, is.....dont take anything for granted. It might not be here tomorrow. Thats it. __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

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11-06-2013, 09:36 PM	#3
Retired Ole Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 57 Thanks: 13 Thanked 44 Times in 13 Posts	The US Dept of Transportation and the NHSTA both provide grants and funding-for various Highway safety Projects and under the SAFETEA guidelines Primary seat-belt laws are required for the State to be eligible to for applying for the grants. The information can be found in the Federal register when the various grants a re published for application. It may be a reason for rejection of a grant application. Dont know if that is exactly what you guys are talking about but as someone who wrote grant applications for my agency albeit in Massachusetts I do know that Seatbelt Laws are a requirement for some funding sources. Hope that helps

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11-06-2013, 10:03 PM	#4
PENIVISA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 52 Thanks: 31 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Words to remember and to be repeated Im gratefull for you sharing it to me....... I thank God for your message

11-07-2013, 08:07 PM	#9
Lakemamma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Meredith/Florida Posts: 148 Thanks: 156 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	So happy to hear that everybody was safe and this had a good ending!

11-09-2013, 09:50 AM	#11
christo1 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 45 Thanks: 142 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Live free or die!!!

11-11-2013, 07:38 PM	#13
christo1 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 45 Thanks: 142 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	It is pretty free in my book not everything in life has to be legislated.

11-12-2013, 10:05 AM	#18
blacksheep Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Plymouth, NH Posts: 63 Thanks: 98 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts	Glenn, so glad to hear that the outcome was good for your wife! My brother was in a near fatal car accident 12 years ago... Getting that phone call is one of the worst experiences anyone can ever go through. Blessings on you and your family! I hope she's enjoying her new car and driving in style!