[Franchise]

Got this from the News 2 Houston website this morning. They were arresting people at the ferry for every little thing.

Galveston Police Arrest 50 People In Line For Ferry
Captain: 'We Have Zero Tolerance On All Violations'

POSTED: 7:58 am CDT May 31, 2005

GALVESTON, Texas -- Police arrested 50 beachgoers Memorial Day weekend as they waited to board the ferry from Galveston to the Bolivar Peninsula.

Those arrested at the ferry landing face a variety of charges: cutting in line of ferry traffic, expired inspection or registration stickers, failure to wear seat belts and possession of alcohol by a minor.

"We have a zero tolerance on all violations," said Galveston police Capt. Phillip Morris.

A mobile jail held about 20 people at a time near the ferry's loading area. Those who could pay a cash bond were released. Others were taken to the Galveston City Jail.

Police will probably continue the crackdown each weekend throughout the summer.

"We're taking a lot of vehicles off the road and drivers off the road that don't need to be on the road," he said. "From our standpoint, that protects the citizens of Galveston and the visitors that are here to enjoy themselves."

[ezblonde]

That is crazy to just get those people on little charges. . . .

[86sleeper]

i didn't think you could arrest people for minor violations, guess i should get the car registration up to par.

[MdniteMustang00]

Yeah they told us that quite a few months ago when we were hanging out down on the hill...WE werent racing...but other people were...and the cops followed us to McDonalds. They proceeded to look at all of our DL's and told us to get the hell out of there after explaining that the zero tolerance would soon be in effect....

[tire]

all of those violations are 100% preventable... but arresting them over the seatbelt is over the top. fly right y'all.

the cutting in line is pretty dumb, but i wouldn't mind it going into effect in some form everywhere, like trucks or cars that cut along shoulders in traffic. :mick:

[Franchise]

I guess my "no front license plate" car and driver is staying away from Galveston this summer. Some of the stuff is way over the top.

[StangChick]

All this does sound like a bit too much but I guess if you're driving safe and legally then you have nothing to worry about. :jeff: Just stay safe and obey all traffic rules as much as possible. :mick:

[foxracermenace]

Originally Posted by StangChick

All this does sound like a bit too much but I guess if you're driving safe and legally then you have nothing to worry about. :jeff: Just stay safe and obey all traffic rules as much as possible. :mick:

:jeff:

[rocketism]

Well there just going to end up running everyone out of Galveston,and that cant be good for buisness. Most people go to relax and have a good time. Thats just going to kill that. I guess there going to look for every possible reason to pull you over. Well I guess no more drinking and driving in Galveston. :mick:

[krs01gt]

^ I think that would be a wise decision, drinking and driving isn't all too smart.

[StangChick]

Originally Posted by krs01gt

^ I think that would be a wise decision, drinking and driving isn't all too smart.

No, it's not. :jeff:

[50stang18]

i was in galveston for spring break and all of my friends got a beach house and we were having a good time and everything until a TASK force of TABC agents busted into the beach house and pumped all of the beer out of BOTH kegs and took ALL of our liquor and then gave everyone an MIP....they dont play in galveston...and the funny thing about it is the tabc agents were staying in the beach house directly behind us...HAHA, a week i will never forget

have fun but be safe! :mick:

chris

[tire]

Originally Posted by 50stang18

i was in galveston for spring break and all of my friends got a beach house and we were having a good time and everything until a TASK force of TABC agents busted into the beach house and pumped all of the beer out of BOTH kegs and took ALL of our liquor and then gave everyone an MIP....they dont play in galveston...and the funny thing about it is the tabc agents were staying in the beach house directly behind us...HAHA, a week i will never forget

have fun but be safe! :mick:

chris

damn! The Untouchables and prohibition come to mind... was Kevin Costner there at the raid? :blkvnm:

[fastang7]

who in their right mind would want to go to galveston anyways......the whole place is putrid and the roads are chopped up like a level 10 earthquake just hit

[Grey03GTStang]

I was in Galvetson that weekend and there was a line for miles to try to get on the ferry because of how long it was taking cause cops were checking for all that stuff.

[The Diesel]

Originally Posted by fastang7

who in their right mind would want to go to galveston anyways......the whole place is putrid and the roads are chopped up like a level 10 earthquake just hit

To swim in the mud...........duhhhh.

[quiksilvr]

it's good they are putting the teeny boppers in there place :blkvnm:

[SUfanINsa]

underage drinking.....drinking and driving man what are the cops thinking

[311-420]

Damn, this post is scarin' me a little cuz Im leaving for Galveston (Bolivar Peninsula :redrum: ) in about....oh...8 hrs. and 9 min...wish me good luck :mick: On that note, Im taking a short 7 day break from LSS I'll see y'all when Im tan

[kc5vea]

aight i understand the drinking thing and cutting in line. But godamn is putting people in jail freaking necessary? thats over the top i HATE COPS!!!! and the seat belt thing are you serious who wears the seat belt in line for the ferry its getting to the point where crystal beach isnt worth it anymore its all abotu san louis pass haha! ANyways thats my input on the subject.