“Driver Performance”
By Eric Peters, NMA Member and Syndicated Columnist You may have heard that about two years from now — less than that, actually — new cars will be required to be outfitted with “technology” to thwart “impaired” driving. What you ought to read is the language of the edicts, which states that the “technology” will […]
Cars to be Equipped with “In-Air” Alcohol Detection Systems that Test the Breath of Everyone
By Joe Cadillic, founder of the MassPrivatel Blog Big Brother will soon be able to stop a person from driving their car if it detects any alcohol in their breath. The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety, Inc.(ACTS) and the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) program have created an open source “in-air” alcohol detection system for […]
Will DUI Laws Change With Self-Driving Vehicles?
Self-driving cars have seen rapid advancement and adoption in the US over the past several years. Many new vehicles already include features like automatic brakes and parking. It comes as no surprise, then, that General Motors, Ford and other automakers are investing in fully autonomous vehicles, following Tesla’s lead.” Of course, these new developments within […]
What to do if Police pull you over (in Florida and Everywhere Else): Steps and Actions to Take
By Attorney George Lorenzo Flashing blue lights and a loud siren are coming up behind you, an indication that the police officer wants you to stop the car. No matter what the reason, being pulled over can be a stressful situation that can escalate quickly if you don’t know what to do. There are many […]
Will Car Owners Be Forced To Breathe Into A Breathalyzer To Start Their Vehicles?
By guest writer Joe Cadillic, of the MassPrivatel Blog Editor’s Note: Even though the Moving Forward Act was passed on July 1, 2020, by the US House of Representatives, Senate leader Mitch McConnel has already stated the bill is dead on arrival. So much was thrown into the over 2,000 page bill, including many ‘safety’ […]
Automotive Pre-emption
New cars do lots of things cars didn’t do in the past, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Convenience has its merits. But what about pre-emption? Cars once did as they were told by their owners and no more. If you didn’t want the doors to lock or the lights to come on, they didn’t […]
A Guide to Underage DUI for Parents
For parents, the day their children pass the DMV driving test is often one that is filled with mixed emotions. Parents will always be happy about their kids getting a driver’s license. After all, a license to drive is another step toward becoming a responsible adult. However, they also can’t help but worry about them, […]
Legal Cannabis and Driving: 5 Things to Know
Once upon a time, there were no laws against driving under the influence of alcohol. There were no regulations or parameters that people had to follow. Moreover, there was not even an agreement among people that alcohol-impaired driving or what was the acceptable amount to drink while being behind the wheel. Now we teach everybody […]
NMA Wrap Up of Legislative Activity, 3rd Quarter 2019: NMA E-Newsletter #562
July, August, and September were not nearly as active in resolving NMA-tracked legislation as in the second quarter, but October began with some very important events that will have positive ramifications for motorists well into the future. Let’s start with the final disposition of bills in the third quarter: Bills Opposed by the NMA […]
Vision Zero Invasion of the Car Itself
This post first appeared as the NMA E-Newsletter #532 in March 2019. In three years, all new cars and light-trucks purchased in EU countries will be required to include standard price-increasing features that will change how motorists drive. Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection voted in February to approve […]