We've all seen the clips. A mob of protesters rioters shuffles down the center of a three-lane highway like a scene from The Walking Dead. They block traffic, delay safety and rescue vehicles, and generally cause havoc in the name of their cause du jour. Many have wondered "what happens if you just plow into them?" Well, usually what happens is you go to jail. However, in North Dakota, that may soon be a thing of the past.
OK, not exactly. Before you go all David Carradine in Death Race 2000, you should know that purposely running protesters down will still be a crime. But, if a new bill makes it through the North Dakota legislature, there may be no penalty for negligently hitting someone who is willfully obstructing a public highway.
