Judge Says Fetuses Don't Count As Carpool Passengers

[matcom]

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PHOENIX -- A judge says an Arizona woman's argument that she was carrying a passenger in her womb doesn't hold up.

Candace Dickinson was fined $367 for improperly using a carpool lane. But she said because she was carrying a fetus, she should be allowed to use the lane.

Motorists who use the lanes around Phoenix must carry at least one passenger during weekday rush hours.

"The law is meant to fill empty space in a vehicle," a municipal judge said.

The police sergeant who pulled her over said Dickinson's theory would force officers "to carry guns, radios and pregnancy testers."

http://www.wftv.com/automotive/6022604/detail.html

[MissMillie]

1. I hope they also cited her for

stupidity. (oh, wait, that's not against the law...)

[Taverner]

2. Lawers take note

This could be used in an abortion challenge