Massachusetts Has Laws on Tinted Windows, but Enforcing Them is Difficult
By John J. Sheehan car accident attorney at the Law Office of John J. Sheehan Many people in Massachusetts tint the windows of their vehicle, and they may be well within the law. However, many are not, and that is a problem not only for law enforcement but for other drivers, as well. Massachusetts law […]
The Problem of Traffic Cameras in the UK
The traffic cameras in the UK were supposedly installed to increase roadway safety. Whether motorists consider them to be a positive influence or a negative one, they’re now a fixture on many roadways. Whether you spot them at traffic lights or see them while on the motorway, drivers today have to contend with the fact […]
7 Safety Tips for Driving at Night
Driving at night doubles the risk and is more dangerous than driving throughout the day. The human eye needs light to see, which makes a driver’s ability to judge and perceive distance at night impaired. The combination of headlight glare, road lights, darkness, and limited sight can cause problems when driving at night. Night Driving […]
NMA Wrap Up of Legislative Activity, 2nd Quarter 2019: NMA E-Newsletter #547
April, May, and June were busy months in state legislatures where many of the bills affecting motorists that were introduced in the first quarter, or carried forward from last year, were resolved. The results were a mixed bag, but the biggest victory was a special one: Governor Greg Abbott of Texas signed into law House […]
An Eye on Recent Motorist Rights Court Cases, Part 2: NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #530
Many motorist rights court cases have made news in the past three months. Last week, we presented the first part of this update that focused on federal court decisions, and a few from the US Supreme Court. This week, we are diving into key motorist-related cases in state supreme or appellate courts. Our hope is […]
NMA Principle Number 4: Freedom from Invasive Surveillance
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 […]
Confessions of an Aggressive Driver, and a Law-Abiding One
Ever wonder what goes on inside an aggressive driver’s head while behind the wheel? How about those who drive safely and follow all road rules, but have to put up with aggressive drivers on the road? Let’s take an imaginary glimpse into what aggressive drivers and law-abiding ones are probably thinking while driving. Confessions of […]
How to Fight School Bus Stop Arm Camera Programs in Your City
In 2014, Texas NMA Member Ted Levitt had the opportunity to advocate against school bus stop arm cameras and school zone speed cameras in a county adjacent to his. With this written testimony (that he also read at the meeting), he was able to help convince the county commissioners to NOT install the cameras after […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: September 10, 2018
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! NJ Lawmakers reintroduce Anti-Photo Ticketing Bill IIHS Fakes Speed Limit Study Results IA Supremes Split on Speed Cams Friday, September 7, 2018 New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Anti-Photo Ticketing Bill A bipartisan group of New Jersey state senators want to protect Garden State motorists from speed cameras and red-light cameras operating […]
The Yin and Yang of Surviving a Traffic Stop
Editor’s Note: Traffic stop advice important for every driver but every driver must know this information before the traffic stop. Take heed. NMA E-Newsletter #268: The Yin and Yang of Surviving a Traffic Stop It seems that more and more traffic stops these days are escalating into situations beyond the driver’s control. (See the Winter […]