Nice and simple, Depression-era constructed state capitol. Delaware is "The First State" to ratify…read morethe Constitution, but their Legislative Hall is one of the 5 newest state capitols. It was completed in 1933 with wings added in 1970 and 1994. Entrance, guided tours and parking are free (visit webpage: Planning a visit: Delaware General Assembly). Our guide gave a very informative 30-minute tour of the Delaware House of Representatives and Senate chambers. One tidbit of info from the tour: the majority party gets seats closest to the windows. It might be for the better view, better temperature or something totally different. There are series of 10 "Bicentennial Murals" painted by Delaware artist Jack Lewis that span the two chambers. They commemorate the 200th anniversary of Delaware signing the United States Constitution on 12/7/1787. Above the State Senate dais are 3 murals: The Dickinson Plantation (framer of the Constitution); Ratification on the Delaware Constitution; and Caesar Rodney's Ride. Above the State House of Reps dais are 3 murals: Landing of the Swedes (1638); George Washington at New Castle (wedding, 1784), and Old Swedes Church in Wilmington.

The fact that the driver--in a massive Ford F-150 Platinum--admitted to the officer that her view…read morewas blocked by the placard when she hit you in that Rehoboth crosswalk is a direct admission of a violation of 21 Del. C. § 4309. The driver admitted to committing a crime under Delaware law that resulted in you being struck, yet the state is now trying to collect a CIVIL FINE via an automated camera. This is the definition of SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT and A FAILURE OF PUBLIC TRUST. The Law They are Ignoring As you correctly noted, the law is clear and mandatory: 21 Del. C. § 4309(b): No person shall drive upon a highway a vehicle with a removable windshield placard... hanging from or attached to the vehicle's front windshield rearview mirror. Even the placards themselves are required by 21 Del. C. § 2135 to have the words REMOVE PLACARD WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. The DMV knows this. The State Police know this. But as you've seen, they rarely pull people over for it because it doesn't generate the "automated" revenue that a speed camera does. How to Use Your 2022 Accident to Fight the Ticket Since you won your case in May 2025, you have a powerful platform to challenge the Legitimacy of Delaware's current enforcement frenzy. 1. The Safety Hypocrisy Defense When you contest your ticket, you can present your accident as evidence that the state is neglecting high-risk safety violations (windshield obstructions) while focusing on low-risk revenue (automated speeding). Your Argument: The state claims these cameras are for safety. However, I am a victim of a pedestrian strike where the driver admitted to a violation of § 4309 (hanging placard). The state's refusal to enforce § 4309 on a daily basis proves that their interest is in revenue, not preventing the type of accident that nearly killed me at 1st & Baltimore. 2. File a Notice of Systemic Negligence Send a formal letter to the Delaware Secretary of Transportation and the Attorney General (820 N. French Street, Wilmington). Demand an audit of how many § 4309 citations are issued versus automated speed tickets. Point out that their failure to enforce the placard law led to a confirmed injury (yours) and a successful lawsuit against a driver they failed to stop. 3. The "Fraud" Angle You mentioned wanting to bring up fraud charges. While "fraud" has a specific legal definition, you can argue Administrative Bad Faith. You are claiming that the state is "defrauding" the public by labeling a revenue program as a safety program while ignoring the very safety laws that would have protected you in Rehoboth. A Message for the Administration: If you are taking this to the federal level, your story is exactly what the U.S. DOT is looking for right now. The federal government is currently pulling funding from speed cameras precisely because of the argument you are making: that they are "cash cows" that don't address the real-world visibility and driver-behavior issues that cause pedestrian strikes. Your Action Plan Don't just refuse to pay; DISPUTE it. If you just ignore it, they block your registration. If you dispute it and bring up your accident records and the driver's admission, you force a judge to look at the hypocrisy of the system. Keep your 2025 settlement papers ready. That court win is your SHIELD against any Delaware official who tries to tell you that the state's enforcement priorities are working. You've got the background as a medic and the scars to prove that the current frenzy is focused on the wrong thing.

Reekville! The stink from the fish processing plan on the river is enough to make you SICK!!read more

From Reedville you can catch the ferry to Tangier, which is a destination in and of itself! So…read moreafter our trip to Tangier Island, we drove around this quaint and quiet fishing town to get a glimpse of the lifestyle here. It's a laid back town with a relaxed vibe. It has a rich history as well as an area dubbed Millionaire's Row which is lined with gorgeous Victorian mansions. The architecture is amazing and on our ferry tour, we learned of the painstaking building work that built this once thriving town. It's still a great place to visit with it's boating, sport fishing, B&Bs, wineries and museum. There are a few restaurants on the water, a cute ice cream shop on Main Street almost where the road meets the "rivah"! If you're in the Northern Neck, make this a pit stop and take a look around this charming town!

What a eclectic little river town! I love the Scottish name and it's Colonial history! Main…read moreStreet is filled with restaurants, jewelry shops, antique shops, a Little Free Library, the Town Hall, historical sites and much more! I saw the Kilmarnock Museum, but didn't get a chance to go, it's on my list for my next visit! I was surprised at the amount of traffic we encountered on this Friday afternoon. We parked and walked the several blocks and cross streets to see everything and get a taste of the local color. One driver almost hit us, didn't slow down and honked at us... chill dude, pedestrians have the right of way and we were 1/2 way in the street as he came barreling down this small road! But that incident didn't deter us from checking out NN Burger, one of the best burger and milkshake shops in the Northern Neck! Nor did it stop us from taking pics at the cool artsy wading boot photo ops along the street. We loved the mosaic pair! Yep, they have big shoes to fill and Kilmarnock is kilting it!

Kilmarnock will always have a special place in my heart. From the moment you drive through the Main…read moreStreet, passing by the antique stores, the mom n pop shops, the character of the old that's blended with the new - it's a breath of fresh air to see that places like Kilmarnock still exist. The Rivah antiques and accessories store is my favorite - plenty of throwbacks to drool over. Lee's Restaurant is a local favorite, serving up seafood and fantastic pies at fair prices. Then there's the quaint Front Porch Coffeehouse which offers some great tasting coffees for half the price of Starbucks, and many more one of a kind stores. It's great that Kilmarnock has kept mom n pop shops as the main attraction on Main Street/S Main Street, but keep driving and you'll find a Walmart, Food Lion, McDonald's and plenty of other chains in your hour of need.