Mexico Imposes Heavy Fines for Shaving While Driving
Atlanta, GA 2/04/2008 09:57 PM GMT (FINDITT)
Authorities in Northern Mexico warns motorists that anyone
who is caught putting on lipstick, shaving or holding a pet while behind the
wheel, will be charged hefty fines in an attempt to lower the chances of
traffic accidents.
Applying makeup or shaving while driving will cost the
drivers 346 pesos ($32) in Torreon in Northern Mexico City.
Along with other common traffic offenses, that charge higher
fines, such as driving under intoxication, speeding and talking on a cell phone
without a hands free device, the city hall included littering and driving with
an animal or even another person on the motorist’s lap.
Torreon
is desperate to encourage safe driving as many drivers often drive drunk,
ignore traffic lights, drive with children in the front seat and carry
passenger is the back of their trucks.
As a result of the reckless driving, fatal accidents are a common event
in the area.
befound@finditt.com
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