"Steve Day" wrote in message ...
The State of California is taking urgent steps to prevent such a tragedy
from happening again.

The Californians naturally blame the car manufacturer for causing the
accident, its never a Californians fault for doing something stupid.

So what they are going to do is to insist car manufacturers print in large
raised letters on each pedal the words " Gas" " Clutch" " Brake" and they
are to be spaced at least 18 inches apart, they when pressed will not
function for at least twenty seconds to ensure the Californian is certain
that he is happy with his choice. He will then have to press the selected
pedal again.

The State of California has also agreed with the ACLU that in fairness to
the US right to choose that each and every pedal will be interchangable so
that californian drivers can pick which pedal they prefer in which slot.
Naturally there will be an override button in the passenger seat for the
californian drivers councillor.

You forgot some of the more important restrictions.

1. Compact cars (i.e., easily concealable) will be banned.

2. You will have at least a 5-day waiting period between the time you
buy it and when you can pick it up.

3. You will have to pass a federal background check prior to purchase
to ensure you are not prohibited from driving.

4. You will not be allowed to purchase more than one car in a month.

5. You will need a local Sheriff to sign the purchase permit.

6. If you are convicted of a felony, or are under a domestic
restraining order, your purchase, possession, and/or use of a car will
be a separate felony requiring a minimum 5-year prison sentence.