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Originally Posted by perdido
just saw this pop up, its about time:
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Thanks for the post. This is a positive step toward smaller government for Louisiana. I caught some flak for criticizing this unneeded law earlier this year, but I've never known another state with this senseless requirement.
Most government required inspections shift the "innocent until proven guilty" presumption of the US Constitution and put citizens in the position of needing to actively prove and document compliance with requirements.
There are certainly some situations (vehicles carrying hazardous materials) where there is a compelling government interest in requiring inspections for vehicles on public roads, but recreational boat trailers do not meet any reasonable threshold of a compelling governmental interest.
Hopefully lawmakers, citizens, and the governor will continue to look for ways to reduce unnecessary size, scope, cost, and intrusions of government.