You're on your way to work, but you see the road ahead is covered in water. You have no way to know how deep the water is, but you've driven this path so many times before, even during heavy rain, so you are 80% sure you can make it through. Despite signs and barricades suggesting otherwise, you press on and the next thing you know, your car engine gets flooded and dies. You're now stuck in 3 feet of rushing water, and you're being swept away with the flood.
"But, sir! I could swear it wasn't that deep."
According to an Arizona law referred to as the "Stupid Motorists Law," you can be held liable for the costs of your own rescue. As stated by section 28-910 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, a person who is convicted of violating this law may be held liable for the costs of their rescue and charged an additional fine of no more than $2,000.00.
Why is this important today? Because southwest Arizona is about to be hit with a tropical depression. It isn't everyday that a storm worth mention hits Southern Arizona dead-on as this one will, but...
"Bitch, it's on!!"
Now, it's important to note that the "Stupid Motorists Law" is merely a deterrent, and very few people have actually been convicted. That being said, DO NOT be one of those few people this year. Try explaining that one to your friends and family. So, be careful, Arizona! Drive safely, and don't be a stupid motorist.
You learn something new every day.
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