Drive 55 Everywhere . . . Or Less
Speed limits are about to become limitless as in, whatever those who set them say they are. This has always been true, to an extent in that all speed limits are, to a degree, arbitrary. People are subject to a ticket, i.e., being extorted by armed government workers, acting on behalf of the government simply […]
Officials use the COVID-19 Crisis to Create Statewide Vehicle Surveillance Programs Run by Rekor Systems
By Joe Cadillic, Cowriter for NMA’s Street Surveillance Blog and Editor of the MassPrivatel Blog Cash-strapped states are using COVID as an excuse to create AI-driven vehicle recognition or license plate reader surveillance programs. As Rekor Systems President/CEO Robert Berman proudly boasts on the video, “…because our technology works so well for vehicle recognition, we do […]
How to Choose the Best Car Shipping Company?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach You are moving, or you bought that dream car, or you need to ship a car for whatever reason. Driving may not be an option. Choosing the best auto transporter can be tricky. Car shipping has changed over the last few years. You can ship your vehicle by enclosed […]
Protecting Wildlife and Motorists through Infrastructure Design
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared as NMA E-Newsletter #625. If you would like to receive the weekly newsletter via email, subscribe today! Several states have recently announced that they have added wildlife over and underpasses, with many more on the way. Large animals such as deer, elk, and bears roam seasonally, frequently colliding with […]
Vehicles don’t have to be a Money Pit
I know someone who is dead broke and living in a small apartment on the government dole despite having earned and inherited many hundreds of thousands of dollars in her lifetime. In part, this person is broke because she spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on new cars throughout her lifetime. Five expensive new cars, starting with […]
How many kinds of Police Checkpoints and Roadblocks?
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the NMA’s Driving Freedoms Magazine in the Fall of 2020. If you would like to receive the NMA’s quarterly magazine, join the NMA today! Check out the other two posts in this series: Have Checkpoints Gone Too Far? How to Handle Yourself at a Checkpoint or Roadblock Joe […]
Drivers to be given Real-Time “Risk Scores” using Embedded Telematic Surveillance Sensors
By Joe Cadillic, co-writer of the NMA Street Surveillance Blog and founder of the MassPrivatel Blog Gone are the days when insurance companies used race, sex, and a person’s age to determine their auto insurance premiums. A new whitepaper by Cognizant, titled The New Auto Insurance Ecosystem: Telematics, Mobility and the Connected Car, reveals the real reasons […]
How to Handle Yourself at a Checkpoint or Roadblock
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the NMA’s Driving Freedoms Magazine in the Fall of 2020. If you would like to receive the NMA’s quarterly magazine, join the NMA today! Check out the first in this series: Have Checkpoints Gone Too Far? Similar to a traffic stop, a […]
5 Car Trends You Need to Know in 2021
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The automotive industry faced some unique circumstances in 2020. Car dealerships and automobile factories quickly faced new selling strategies amid government-mandated shutdowns. What changes and trends can we expect in the automotive industry? What do leading automotive experts think about the biggest trends to impact car brands, dealerships, and […]
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 […]