Lime Turns E-Scooters into Micromobility Surveillance Platforms

By Joe Cadillic, founder of Politically Incorrect News on Substack Under the guise of public safety, Lime’s E-scooters could soon be recording everyone and everything they see. A recent article in TechCrunch revealed that Lime’s advanced rider assistance technology (ARAT) will be using a camera to detect when riders are on sidewalks. “At a Lime event in Paris, the […]
What Are the Benefits of Telematics for Everyday Drivers?

Two decades ago, the idea of a car that could drive or park itself only existed in the realm of science fiction. Today’s vehicles are getting smarter, and each new gadget generates massive amounts of data every time you get behind the wheel. Instead of letting that information sit in digital purgatory, telematics can turn […]
Crimes against Motorists

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #631, emailed in February 2021. If you would like to receive the weekly newsletter, register today at the NMA! Motorists have always been a target for criminals, but since the pandemic began, it seems the nefarious activity has increased dramatically. Some are violent, most involve […]
How to Prevent Car Theft – 5 Simple Tips

We all work hard to afford a reliable car to keep us going. However, as this link on car theft statistics worldwide shows owning a car and keeping it safe from theft can be quite a challenging feat. Thankfully, there are measures you can take to keep your automobile safe and save yourself the subsequent […]
Crimes against Motorists: NMA E-Newsletter #631

Motorists have always been a target for criminals, but since the pandemic began, it seems the nefarious activity has increased dramatically. Some are violent, most involve property loss and all turn victims’ lives upside down. For example, cities large and small have reported an increase in carjackings. The Associated Press has reported cases are on […]
When it Comes to Auto Privacy, You Get What’s Coming to You

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as NMA E-Newsletter #299, emailed to NMA members in October 2014. The information is still pertinent, and if anything, the privacy issue for motorists has become more acute with time. If you would like to receive the weekly NMA E-Newsletter, a one-topic discussion, consider becoming a member of the […]
Street Surveillance Watch Blog: Discussion on Surveillance during the Time of the COVID-19 Crisis

Written by Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director with Joe Cadillic, MassPrivatel Blog Street Surveillance Watch Blog comes to you biweekly on the National Motorists Association Blog. We started this blog because the proliferation of street surveillance continues unabated and has a significant impact on the driving public. We will do our best to give you […]
How Auto Security Systems Can Track Down Stolen Cars
No one thinks they’ll be the victim of a skilled car thief until it’s too late. Suddenly, you’re stuck in a panic, wondering who has taken your vehicle and what their illicit plans are. In 2018, the National Insurance Crime Bureau stated as many as 7,000 vehicles were stolen in some of the highest-theft states. […]
How to Ensure Your Car Is Theft-Proof without Overspending
You want to ensure riding your car is a comfortable experience, but you also wish to its security. With car thieves resorting to newer and unconventional methods to steal vehicles, you need to bolster the security of your vehicle. There are several things you can do to make stealing your car harder for the malicious […]
ATE Racket Report for November 18, 2019

Curated by Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director The ATE Racket Report is a weekly feature of the NMA blog. We want to bring the issues of automated traffic enforcement to our supporters in a more coherent up-to-date fashion. We love to hear from you about the report. Please feel free to comment below the […]