Originally Posted by
livedarklions
Most states don't have the clearly superior Idaho stop, so I don't think that's a good criterion for poor vs. good law.
Doing an Idaho stop is an option (the law allows it but doesn't require it).
For things that are
requirements, consistency between states is better. The NH law requires the use of shoulders (in an unclear, ambiguous way). Most states don't require the use of shoulders.
The NH law is poor because it is a vague, ambiguous requirement that is inconsistent with what most states have.
Originally Posted by
livedarklions
One thing to keep in mind is that typical New England cities often have streets that wind around a lot, and grids are not always the rule, so one-size-fits -all rules tend to be problematic.
There's no benefit for the odd NH law (other NE states don't have it).
Originally Posted by
livedarklions
MA doesn't even have FRAP,
I said MA law wasn't typical.