Profound Privacy Risks without our Consent: NMA E-Newsletter #545
GeekWire posted last month that Portland, Oregon quietly launched a controversial mobile location data project with partner Sidewalk Labs (a subsidiary of Alphabet–which is the parent company of Google). In this year-long pilot program, the city has authorized that people, who have smartphones, will be tracked without their consent or knowledge. Portland is using software […]
Missouri Lawmakers to Discuss Tougher Distracted Driving Laws
By David Terry, personal injury lawyer of Terry Law Firm Fatal accidents are increasing in Missouri. They increased to 900 in 2018, and 2019 already looks like it may keep up with the trend. Of course, there are many reasons for fatal crashes in Missouri, but it seems like distracted driving is largely to blame. […]
Teen Drivers are like Veal Calves
You have probably read about the younger crowd who are more interested in their cell phones than in cars. The statistic most often cited in support of this claim — which is true — is that about a fourth of those in the 18-30 bracket don’t even have a driver’s license. Which is also true. […]
4 Technologies That Support Safe Driving
When you think about technology in your car, you probably think about your infotainment system, the car’s stereo, and maybe the navigation system. But there are actually quite a few new technologies that you can use while you’re driving to make spending time on the road safer. Everything from modern camera systems integrated into the […]
Packing For the Perfect Family Road Trip
Planning the perfect family road trip is no easy task and one that can be exacerbated by poor packing. With that in mind, here are some essential items that should join you and your family on a vacation to remember. Maps and map apps It doesn’t matter how well you think you know the way, […]
Newsletter Reboot: To Record or Not to Record, That is the Question
This newsletter originally appeared on the NMA website in November 2018. An interesting phenomenon is being reported by some members. Police officers approaching their vehicles during routine traffic stops are asking an opening question different than the traditional, “Do you know why I stopped you?” Rather, in this day of rising popularity of dashcams and […]
How Do We Solve the Distracted Driving Problem?
As Distracted Driving Month 2019 comes to a close, I thought it would be appropriate to give you the National Motorists Association take on how to solve distracted driving. The NMA believes that distracted driving, in all its forms, can best be addressed through efforts to educate the public on its dangers. Enforcement can be […]
NMA Principle Number 7: Motorists’ rights that keep pace with technological advances
The Driving in America Blog was started a year ago to bring more information to those who are beginning their journey as motorists’ rights advocates. Over the next several months, I will be working with each of the seven NMA principles to give readers of this weekly blog some idea of what we all are working towards […]
How to Teach Your Teen Crucial Driving Rules
Kids grow up so fast. And before you know it, your 14-year-old comes to you asking to teach them how to drive. That’s the conversation my son came to me several months ago, with traditional beggings, like “everyone at school already knows how to drive” and “I want to be cool like other kids.” And […]
Just Passed: Driving Tips & Advice for New Drivers
Passing your first driving test is an exciting event! It’s the first step on your way towards earning a full-privilege license. Even though you have your learner’s permit, there’s still a way to go before you become a fully licensed driver. The fact is, every motorist is learning all the time. Here are some useful […]