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DixieGal · 02-10-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

From the Simpsons I believe - was it the Stonecutters?

Can I have my 2 points?

And we have a winner!! Here's yer 2 points:

Alabama Driver License Point System

Points are assessed for various violations as follows(Effective May 1, 2009):

Any conviction which resulted from a charge that involved the drinking of alcoholic beverages and the driving of a motor vehicle but did not require mandatory revocation of the driver license - 6 points
reckless driving or reckless endangerment involving operating a motor vehicle - 6 points
failure to yield right-of-way - 5 points
passing stopped school bus - 5 points
wrong side of road/illegal passing - 4 points
following too closely - 3 points
disregarding traffic control device (stop sign, traffic light, etc.) - 3 points
all other moving violations - 2 points
inability to control vehicle - 2 points
improper lane - 2 points
speeding (1 to 25 mph over speed limit) - 2 points
speeding (26 or more mph over speed limit) - 5 points
drinking alcohol while operating a vehicle - 2 points
admin per se - 6 points
improper operation of motorcycle - 2 points
fail to obey construction/maintenance zone markers/flagman/police officer/restricted lane - 3 points
emergency vehicles - 2 points
fail to signal/use incorrect turn signal - 2 points
making improper turn - 2 points
coasting - 2 points
unsafe operation - 2 points

The following schedule is used to determine the length of a suspension period

12-14 points in a 2-year period 60 days
15-17 points in a 2-year period 90 days
18-20 points in a 2-year period 120 days
21-23 points in a 2-year period 180 days
24 and above points in a 2-year period 365 days

After a traffic conviction is 2 years old, it loses its point count for suspension purposes but remains on a driver's record.

Greg Anos · 02-10-2010, 03:47 PM

Free Pearl at Adrian's bar for newcomers... Red

Bilbo1967 · 02-10-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

And we have a winner!! Here's yer 2 points:

Alabama Driver License Point System

Points are assessed for various violations as follows(Effective May 1, 2009):

Any conviction which resulted from a charge that involved the drinking of alcoholic beverages and the driving of a motor vehicle but did not require mandatory revocation of the driver license - 6 points
reckless driving or reckless endangerment involving operating a motor vehicle - 6 points
failure to yield right-of-way - 5 points
passing stopped school bus - 5 points
wrong side of road/illegal passing - 4 points
following too closely - 3 points
disregarding traffic control device (stop sign, traffic light, etc.) - 3 points
all other moving violations - 2 points
inability to control vehicle - 2 points
improper lane - 2 points
speeding (1 to 25 mph over speed limit) - 2 points
speeding (26 or more mph over speed limit) - 5 points
drinking alcohol while operating a vehicle - 2 points
admin per se - 6 points
improper operation of motorcycle - 2 points
fail to obey construction/maintenance zone markers/flagman/police officer/restricted lane - 3 points
emergency vehicles - 2 points
fail to signal/use incorrect turn signal - 2 points
making improper turn - 2 points
coasting - 2 points
unsafe operation - 2 points

The following schedule is used to determine the length of a suspension period

12-14 points in a 2-year period * 60 days
15-17 points in a 2-year period * 90 days
18-20 points in a 2-year period * 120 days
21-23 points in a 2-year period * 180 days
24 and above points in a 2-year period * 365 days

After a traffic conviction is 2 years old, it loses its point count for suspension purposes but remains on a driver's record.

Thankyou!

I think I might go for a bit of coasting for 2 points - although I'm tempted to save them up to try to get 6 points so I can have a go at some reckless driving

desertgrandma · 02-10-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Blue

Now, as I was saying . . . desertgrandma started out here being the resident poll-meister (with a stick). But once she mastered being "Mistriss of the Poll" and then got her ABBA tattoo, she's morphed into Mobileread's diplomatic ambassador, curator and guide to all things informative and linky; MR's living and breathing table of contents, index, bibliography, instruction manual and name dropper, not to mention one of the regular passengers of the welcome paddywagon.

Major kudos and karma to you dgma.

Can we fit all that on a new name tag?

And on my days off, I stump for world peace, elimination of poverty, and a perky butt for every woman over 50.

Wait.

"name dropper"?

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Lies, all lies!

It is a closed click, and nobody's opinion counts except mine and the chosen few. The best part of MobileRead is in the secret forum, which requires a special password to access it. It is a tight circle of annointed ones known as the Build-A-Burger Group. Membership is by invitation only, and be prepared to have your credit checked prior to invitation.

The word is "Clique" As in:

Main Entry: clique
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: group of friends
Synonyms:
Mafia, bunch, cabal, camarilla, camp, circle, clan, club, coterie, crew, crowd, crush, faction, gang, in-group, insiders, lobby, mob, organization, outfit, pack, posse, ring, set, society (which also describes us)

New people, you have just met the "snacker of nations". Ctluthu (or however you want to spell it), whom I think is a myth.

Wait.

Whats that noise?

Aw cr....................

desertgrandma · 02-10-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by happy_terd

You meant "happy" family in reference to me right?

Absolutely. Except when ever I see your handle I giggle.

Wetdogeared · 02-10-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

PNew people, you have just met the "snacker of nations". Ctluthu (or however you want to spell it), whom I think is a myth.

PNew people, don't forget your psocks.

poohbear_nc · 02-10-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

PNew people, don't forget your psocks.

Pshaw

desertgrandma · 02-10-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

PNew people, don't forget your psocks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Pshaw

Stop that!

See what I mean? Make one little error........and they're all over you like white on rice.

pshrynk · 02-10-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

You forgot the blue one next to the fish.

But seriously, ditto on everything DGma said. I joined a tad over a year ago, got welcomed and assimilated instantly. MR is a great place to hang out.

Resistance is futile...

Actually, I think DGma (DesertGrandma) meant 'microcosm' but being a microorganism is sort of funky too.

As you go along with being a part of MobileRead, you will soon be a part that no one remembers not having around. I joined in April of 08 and now I'm a moderator. Which just goes to show that even Alex can have an off day...

desertgrandma · 02-10-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Resistance is futile...

Actually, I think DGma (DesertGrandma) meant 'microcosm' but being a microorganism is sort of funky too.

As you go along with being a part of MobileRead, you will soon be a part that no one remembers not having around. I joined in April of 08 and now I'm a moderator. Which just goes to show that even Alex can have an off day...

'snort.

Actually, this may have backfired. I"m not seeing any new people here.....

New people........you do realize if I don't get my quota of new posts from you.........well.....its too awful to mention what they do to me.

poohbear_nc · 02-10-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

'snort.

Actually, this may have backfired. I"m not seeing any new people here.....

New people........you do realize if I don't get my quota of new posts from you.........well.....its too awful to mention what they do to me.

You've managed to create a clique within a post to welcome new members to our family.

Maybe we scared them away?? Are we too happy? Or too weird?

DixieGal · 02-10-2010, 04:14 PM

Every now and then I remember that there are hundreds of lurkers at any time, and I think to myself, "You spoke and removed all doubt..."

desertgrandma · 02-10-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Every now and then I remember that there are hundreds of lurkers at any time, and I think to myself, "You spoke and removed all doubt..."

no, DG. Your posts are always welcome and a breath of fresh air.

pshrynk · 02-10-2010, 04:58 PM

I've put this thread as a sticky.

rlparker · 02-10-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Thhhhggggpppppppp!!!!!!!!...

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Was that a 'rasperry' you're giving me there?...

You mean we don't have a smilie for raspberry??

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