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WEST SACRAMENTO — Electric and hybrid vehicles may be better for the environment, but the California Legislature says they're bad for the blind.
It has passed a bill to ensure that the vehicles make enough noise to be heard by visually impaired people about to cross a street.
The measure would establish a committee to study the issue and recommend ways the vehicles could make more noise.
The state Department of Motor Vehicles says more than 300,000 of the vehicles are on state roads. Officials say they don't keep statistics on pedestrian accidents involving those vehicles.
The bill has been sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has not taken a position.
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I really am all for the safety of the visually impaired (and I guess hearing impaired too), BUT, I have lived on a very noisy, heavily traveled 4 lane divided highway for almost 9 years now. We live about 30 miles outside a smaller city in rural Tennessee. Out of our 52 acres, there is not one square inch to escape the roar of cars, trucks, 18 wheelers, and motorcycles usually traveling about 65-70 miles an hour. I can't help but to relish the idea of more quiet and eco friendly cars being a part of my the future. Considering noise pollution is a real problem not only to people but animals too, I hope they come to a safe happy agreement for all!! I am still hoping to enjoy the peace and quiet of country living.
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#1 - Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:02 PM EDT{"commentId":2512308,"authorDomain":"SuchaBastard"}
This the one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. Do something for the blind to help them at intersections, don't add more noise to this already noise polluted planet, you idiots!
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#2 - Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:07 AM EDT{"commentId":2518635,"authorDomain":"LOA"}
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