Ok- WTF Cali people??

[RStar]

I dunno, but perhaps it's a gang initiation thing or something...

What ever it is (over population, the housing market or money issue anger, high divorce rates, what ever) I wish it would end already!

[NickO'Time]

Bill Cosby's son was killed by a shooter alongside the freeway. Tragic.

People are getting pulled over for their Bikes and being robbed recently.(New thing, maybe?) That's why I carry pepper spray and mace and for those with the get off the road mentality.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by TicTocDragon

Bill Cosby's son was killed by a shooter alongside the freeway. Tragic.

That was over 10 years ago!

Not that it isn't relevant and tragic and all.

[MouseWife]

I would say the relevance is that it was happening even that long ago and that it has no boundaries?

The first one, the two boys along a highway in SoCa, that is a freeway we frequent and that my family does as well. I didn't read the article but I know that around that time, there were a lot of random shootings, from cars, to cars, whatever. It really does worry me because I see it might be directed towards young men, and, I do have a son who is really enjoying his age and is out late.

I would imagine it is gang initiation or else territorial issues? I had wanted to visit a local cemetary which is quite lovely with its' name plates/statues, I even invited a friend to come down for some photos. Well, shortly thereafter, there was a shoot out, originating from there and continuing all of the way to a local mall {shooting all the way, admist traffic} where they had to shut down the mall to find the shooters.

I was happy to have been able to forget about all of this on vacation. Not that it wasn't happening, I just didn't think about it.

[katiesue]

I don't know how many deaths - but it is legal in CA (I asked at traffic school once). The reason I was given is that motorcycles can't cool down if idling in traffic, so they are allowed to keep moving.

[MouseWife]

Thanks for that answer, katiesue. I'd never heard that before.

I believe it is called 'lane splitting'. It is legal but still risky. My hubby used to ride and so he is quite concientious of cyclists whereas I am like 'Why are you moving over??'

[wendybeth]

Thanks also, KS- I was kind of unnerved by all the motorcycles weaving in and out of traffic and couldn't help but wonder at the mortality rates. The next time my Honda tries to overheat in stop and go traffic I'll have to try that maneuver......

[alphabassettgrrl]

Hey, what's wrong with my attitude problem???? I'll teach you!!!!

Lane splitting- yeah, it's definitely legal and not terribly dangerous if done right. That means not doing 90 when traffic is stopped.... But there are lots of m-cyclists who seem to have a deathwish (riding too fast in shorts and flipflops- got to wonder). Some people get really upset at the bikes for doing it though. I worked with a guy who would block them from getting through. I figure no problem- it's one less vehicle in front of me and they don't delay me by splitting lanes. I just don't like it when they go too fast and come out of nowhere and I don't have time to move over.

I agree to bring back the 80s music not the clothes (shudder) and the shootings. Let's all be patient on the roads, people, it's not like any of us are going anywhere fast. Sit tight, stay in your lane and we'll all get there. Slowly.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Looks like they found someone. Random wasn't so... random.

A 30-year-old woman was in custody Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old driver near a freeway off- ramp in South Los Angeles.

http://www.knbc.com/news/15865562/detail.html

[BarTopDancer]

Nothin like some freeway shootings to make people more polite drivers.