Busting 7 Myths about Cars You Should Not Believe
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach There are so many automotive myths or common beliefs or something your buddy told you as a fact about your car. Much of it is total rubbish, but what is really the truth? I’m sure a few come to your mind right away. Let’s correct the record and then […]
Speed Trap Karma Part 2: NMA E-Newsletter #698
Reason.com recently published a list of eleven U.S. towns where their police forces were either disbanded or their autonomy as a governmental entity was dissolved because of an addiction to, and dependence on, ticket revenue. We thought it would be informative to present excerpts from Reason’s article for those cities along with select driver-sourced comments […]
Which Car Modifications Are Illegal?
For many drivers, bringing a car home is only the first step to truly making it theirs. Once it’s in their garage, they begin the process of turning it into something they’re proud to drive. But how far is too far when it comes to vehicle modifications? Unfortunately, many of the popular mods you see […]
Understanding the Different Types of Speed Laws
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as NMA E-Newsletter #203 from December 2012. The information is still pertinent. If you would like to receive the weekly NMA E-Newsletter, join today! When fighting a speeding ticket, one of the most important things to find out is what kind of speed law you’re charged with violating. Believe […]
A Refresher Course on Ticket-Fighting Part 2: Driving in America
Editor’s Note: A Refresher Course on Ticket-Fighting Part 2 first appeared as a NMA Newsletter #337. Please check out Part 1 Here. If you would like to receive our weekly Email Newsletter, please join the NMA today! Can a police officer issue me a ticket if he’s outside his own jurisdiction? If the violation took […]
A Refresher Course on Ticket-Fighting Part 1: Driving in America
Editor’s Note: A Refresher Course on Ticket-Fighting Part 1 first appeared as a NMA Newsletter #336. If you would like to receive our weekly Email Newsletter, please join the NMA today! Helping NMA members fight traffic tickets is foundational to the NMA mission. Over the years we’ve collected lots of tips and suggestions for getting […]
Tracking Legislative Activity the NMA Way: NMA –E-Newsletter #533
Today we complete the first full calendar quarter of reporting motorist-related activity that is passing through state and federal legislatures. The NMA Bill/Regulation Tracker (Bill Tracker) was introduced in the Winter 2019 issue of Driving Freedoms and went live on Motorists.org in early January when most states began new legislative sessions. Only three months in […]
1987 Again . . . Briefly: Thoughts on a Traffic Stop Encounter
Yesterday, I had an encounter with an armed government worker on a motorcycle, running a speed trap. And running laser, which is kryptonite to even the best radar detector because you get no warning. If the detector detects laser, you are already detected. Which is just what happened to me. Bingo! You “win.” I was […]
What You Need To Know About Radar Detector Laws
Radar detector usage has gone up in the past years that it has become a common accessory preferred by motorists. The convenience and help a radar detector provides makes driving much easier, making it a highly sought device to rely on for daily drives. Radar detectors can lessen worries of possible speeding tickets, especially as […]
How to Choose the Right Radar Detector for your Needs
Let’s face it, some people are still blinded by the idea that the best radar detector they should buy for themselves are only those with the most intense radar detecting capabilities. We get the point—people mainly get a radar detector to actually monitor if there’s any police radar nearby. But the thing about detectors with […]