People v. Bell

The section of the law of which the defendant was charged as violator, is a law with good intentions but, as written, is impossible of enforcement. Like the old subdivision 1 of section 15 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law which was declared unconstitutional, and which has been superseded by a new section known as subdivision 31 of section 15 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, the law, under review, fails to set forth standards and guideposts for enforcement officers, as well as courts. Therefore, this law is too vague in its meaning and, by reason thereof, becomes impossible to enforce.

No one can…