Panel's suggestion would slam brakes on Admobile

It appears to me that someone has an unreasonable ax to grind on this issue, to the extent that it garners far more attention of City Council and the media than is reasonable. I can't understand why the Planning Commission or City Council appears to be out to get one of its own local businesses! It's not as if the Ad Mobiles are blocking or snarling traffic all over town. I have to wonder, what is the real issue that the Planning Commission and City Council has against this company? It appears there is an underlying issue and more to it than what we are presented on the surface.

If City Council goes after the Ad Mobile, will they also go after the banners being towed by small planes overhead in the summer?
What about advertisements on HRT buses and trolleys - will they be banned from entering city limits?
And of course, there are all sorts of advertisements on the sides of cars and trucks used by businesses, such as plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and construction - will they be required to paint over their company logos?
And what about the large flashing digital signs at the Convention Center and at Town Center?
In all fairness, how could any of these b

The Admobile have been serving a public use. The Public service announcements have been so informative. Between advertisements for realtors and restaurants, i got yhe weather and wind conditions, and once an amber alert, how can the stupid bureaucrats not understand the public service the AdMobiles serve. Oh, I especially enjoyed the Alerts to the Motorist that schools were out and to be more alert for wandering young students hitting the beach front. The only shortcoming I can think of is that it's not multi lingual - just english. so, If the powers that be abolish this admobile they can never ever allow anyone to operate a similar business at the beach front for ever and ever. I smell a lawsuit if they do.

Doesn't they city have other things to worry about than a truck driving up and down the roads? What is the difference between that and any other truck that is logoed up for their business? If it is because the signs are considered distracting...oh my think of all the other things out there that are distracting um like cell phones. Maybe the city should worry about the roads that are congested with all the traffic because of all the building they have let go on for the past few years without doing any thing about the roads first. Get your priorities straight council!

Has there been accidents caused by the Admobiles? I haven't heard of any. If there is no danger, then allow them. If you're doing it for safety, outlaw cell phone usage without a hands-free device. Those have caused more accidents.

From todays article..."Planning commissioner David Redmond suggested the city compensate Cayton for the cost of her Virginia Beach truck." ..... If this is true, and actually being considered, the city should compensate for cost of the truck, lost revenue by Admobile due to this two year issue that the city created, and punitive damages. I can't imagine what Ms. Cayton has gone through emotionally in this battle. Additionally, Admobile lost revenue by clients not buying ads on the rest of Ms. Caytons trucks because ad buyers have been holding back money waiting for resolution on this issue. That money will never be recovered. Come on City Council! It's time for you to step up and do the right thing. Be a Team Player. Quit looking to others for guidence on an issue you know the answer to.

Can you spell "lawsuit?" Seems to me Cayton's freedom of speech is suppressed by this law.

I LOVE the Admobile. It was one of the best ideas to generate peronsl and business revenue I’ve seen in a long time. I wish I would have thought of it. I would have one right now. This city spends so much time and money on the little things and ignores the whole picture. If you can’t read a sign and continue driving how the heck can you explain looking at the caller ID on your cell phone when you drive or even talk on it if you can’t pay that much attention to any one thing to be safe. BOO! SAVE THE ADMOBILE!

It seems the only people that consider the Admobile a "problem" are on city council or a city commission. The Planning Commission? I thought the purpose of a Planning Commission was to prepare and adopt a land use plan, a community facilities plan, a master street plan and such other plans. I don't see how a small delivery truck gets thrown under the Planning Commissions foot. This is just one of many issues that stops me and probably many others from visiting or doing bussiness in VAB. Maybe if the city officials would spend their time working on real problems in the city instead of someones grudge against a small bussiness owner, then VAB could attract bussiness and tourist. As it is, I see nothing to go to VAB for. Heck, the Admobile gives you something to look at as you're stuck in traffic near "city center". After all, the huge billboards on the busses don't change like the Admobile does so you're stuck looking at the same ad for the whole hour it takes you to go five blocks. If HRT busses can do it, then why can't Admobile?