Handcuffed and Fined for not Holding Escalator Rail

Another interesting story brought to you by dvorak.org/blog…

http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/05/18/hancuffed-thrown-in-cell-fined-for-not-holding-escalator-handrail/

In Montreal apparently it’s illegal to use an escalator without holding onto the hand rails. This woman was handcuffed, thrown in a holding cell, and then fined $100.00 for her illegal activities.

Welcome to the nanny police state.