Ever clear a public intersection with your tractor?

[JDgreen227]

Appreciate very much that so many members here have contributed an opinion to this thread....I DO try to start threads that I think (or hope) will create differing opinions because to me that is the real purpose of TBN...that we will all learn in some way about what a member has to say and provide input as to whether they agree or disagree about what the OP says. My apologies if my opinions have created dissent.

 

[Ford850]

YOU HIT THAT ONE RIGHT ON THE HEAD !!! It never fails to amaze me how the morons who do NOTHING for others are so quick to crap on those who actually TRY to help someone else. How many of those morons would devote several hours to clearing their neighbors driveways in freezing weather without expecting anything but a simple "thank you"? WHAT A LAUGH.

Remember there are 3 kinds of people: Those who make things happen, those who watch what is happening, and those who wondered what happened. I bet 99% of the naysayers here who are quick to condemn me are those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened.

I don't think anyone meant to belittle you. I think we have been giving you some real examples of what could happen, and others giving examples of how crazy our society has become. I think the biggest risk is if someone hit you, or you hit them, while clearing the road. But that can happen any time we drive on the road. As far as other liability, I think it depends on your community. Good ones will welcome your help. You can see from stories on here, there are some neighbors more interested in finding fault than thanking someone for help. If I were you, and had good neighbors, I would be clearing the road and the neighbors' drives.

 

[deerseeker001]

I have to agree.

They might sue because it wasn't cleared to town specs and they skidded on the spot you missed (or that the town would have salted had they cleared it).

Aaron Z

 

[JDgreen227]

I don't think anyone meant to belittle you. I think we have been giving you some real examples of what could happen, and others giving examples of how crazy our society has become. I think the biggest risk is if someone hit you, or you hit them, while clearing the road. But that can happen any time we drive on the road. As far as other liability, I think it depends on your community. Good ones will welcome your help. You can see from stories on here, there are some neighbors more interested in finding fault than thanking someone for help. If I were you, and had good neighbors, I would be clearing the road and the neighbors' drives.

I HAVE GREAT NEIGHBORS and know most of them and they appreciate my help. Which is why I try to help them with no expectation of compensation except to KNOW they appreciate it.

 

[Buppies]

I HAVE GREAT NEIGHBORS and know most of them and they appreciate my help. Which is why I try to help them with no expectation of compensation except to KNOW they appreciate it.

Here here great attitude if more felt that way the world would be a better place

 

[grsthegreat]

I live on dirt roads, so dont have to worry about clearing any paths. i do so as i want.

I also carry a full commercial coverage for the tractor...mainly cause i use the thing to deliver and set whole house generators. That, and a $4,000,000 umbrella policy leaves me covered in case any jack*** tries to sue me.

Mine you, in all these years no one has ever tried that. But now days everyone tries to sue as they see that as a way to become wealthy. Just look at all those stupid lawyer commercials..."Have you ever taken an aspirin and still had a headache. we can get you millions. just call the law firm of schister and sons. blah blah blah.

heck they run these commercials during the daytime to catch the lazy sacks that dont want to work....oh wait...i didnt work today.

never mind.

 

[MikePA]

Found liable where? By whom? Found liable so they can give him a trophy? Probably not. The implication is clear people are talking about getting sued.
Any examples of someone getting sued because a road is CLEAR of snow in a storm?
-crickets-

The people I quoted offered explanations for their opinions. You disagree. That's what a discussion forum is about. Do it without belittling others.

 

[dave1949]

Not road plowing, but a good example of people getting sued for a good deed. Judging by the Ron Paul sign, they are good Libertarians too. Even for a baseless suit, it will cost money to defend yourself, not to mention the headaches.

Owners of Bass Harbor restaurant destroyed in 2013 blaze sue firefighters

 

[MossRoad]

Welcome to the new right to work state Michissippi,PURE MICHIGAN.Less wages means less tax base to fix our infrastructure.

Michigan has lousy roads because they spend almost the least amount on them compared to the other 50 states... they rank something like 47th in the nation on road spending. Less wages means less tax base, yes, but Michigan doesn't get its road funding from income tax. Check page 6 of this report on Michigan's road funding. Virtually none of the road funds come from income tax. It comes from fuel tax and vehicle registration tax.

http://www.micountyroads.org/PDF/Twp_funding.pdf

Why is this a concern of mine? I also live in a right to work state just south of you.

 

[MossRoad]

..... I bet 99% of the naysayers here who are quick to condemn me are those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened.

I read the entire thread. I can't find a single condemnation of your actions (which were commendable, by the way :thumbsup. I found many concerned that you'd be opening yourself up to a lawsuit or legal trouble, but zero condemnations.