Lying Black Boxes And The Truths They Tell
By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist Last November, Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray was out surveying storm damage when his car hit black ice on I-190 and slid off the road. It was just an accident. He was sober and obeying the speed limit and police agreed there was nothing he could have done. Some […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: December 14, 2011
Each Wednesday, we’ll publish quick summaries of the articles from the last week on TheNewspaper.com. We’re doing this because these articles are often strongly connected to the issues that National Motorists Association members are interested in. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Washington: Emails Shed Light on Traffic Camera Firm In August, the mayor of Lynnwood, Washington […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: December 14, 2011
Each Wednesday, we’ll publish quick summaries of the articles from the last week on TheNewspaper.com. We’re doing this because these articles are often strongly connected to the issues that National Motorists Association members are interested in. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Washington: Emails Shed Light on Traffic Camera Firm In August, the mayor of Lynnwood, Washington […]
Michigan Judge Dismisses His Own Traffic Tickets
Did you hear the joke about Jackson County, Michigan speeding tickets? Here it is: What is a foolproof way to get out of any speeding ticket in Jackson County? Become a judge. According to a story from mlive.com, Jackson County District Judge James M. Justin used the power of his office to dismiss nine traffic […]
Traffic Tickets: Politicians & Double Standards
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist It was a small incident but it revealed something interesting. Not just the hypocrisy of Those Who Rule Us when it comes to the issue of “speeding” — and much else besides. But more deeply, we are afforded a glimpse into the unconscious sense of privilege and entitlement that operates […]
Traffic Tickets: Politicians & Double Standards
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist It was a small incident but it revealed something interesting. Not just the hypocrisy of Those Who Rule Us when it comes to the issue of “speeding” — and much else besides. But more deeply, we are afforded a glimpse into the unconscious sense of privilege and entitlement that operates […]
St. Louis Aldermen Don’t Have To Worry About Paying Tickets
News stories like such as one from STLtoday.com are infuriatingly common. Keep this in mind when you hear a city council enthusiastically praising the idea of installing ticket cameras. Here’s an excerpt: When the push to install red-light cameras came to City Hall in 2005, the Board of Aldermen enthusiastically backed the plan as a boon […]
St. Louis Aldermen Don’t Have To Worry About Paying Tickets
News stories like such as one from STLtoday.com are infuriatingly common. Keep this in mind when you hear a city council enthusiastically praising the idea of installing ticket cameras. Here’s an excerpt: When the push to install red-light cameras came to City Hall in 2005, the Board of Aldermen enthusiastically backed the plan as a boon […]
The Privileged Many: “Professional Courtesy” Exposed
By Jim Baxter, NMA President Jennifer Muir of the Orange County Register did a little digging at the California DMV and found that thousands of state employees have special license plates that are not traceable for enforcement purposes. The recipients are primarily involved with enforcement activities, although for many that’s a stretch. The rationalization is […]
The Privileged Many: “Professional Courtesy” Exposed
By Jim Baxter, NMA President Jennifer Muir of the Orange County Register did a little digging at the California DMV and found that thousands of state employees have special license plates that are not traceable for enforcement purposes. The recipients are primarily involved with enforcement activities, although for many that’s a stretch. The rationalization is […]