Proposed Hands-Free Driving Bill Passes Georgia House

A bill aimed at combatting distracted driving in Georgia passed in the state’s House of Representatives last month and now will go to the Senate for a vote. Sponsored by Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta), the state’s first hands-free driving bill makes it illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, although using a GPS system […]

TheNewspaper.com Roundup: May 14, 2018

In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! –Dealing with a Disgraced Cam Company– –FL outlaws license plate frames– –NH Court strikes down interstate roadblock– Friday, May 11, 2018 Maryland, Virginia Schools Deal With Disgraced Camera Company The Federal Bureau of Investigations continues to unravel the corruption scandal that has thus far brought two felony guilty pleas related […]

Connecticut Seat Belt Law Could Change to Include Everyone

Under current law in Connecticut only kids under the age of 16 in the backseat must wear a seat belt. This means that if you are older than 16 and riding in the backseat of any vehicle you do not have to wear your seat belt under current state law. Many in the state feel […]

TheNewspaper.com Roundup: April 2, 2018

In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! –AZ upholds rental car tax– –Iowa Court refuses to allow cop to lie– –Maryland considers relief from excessive toll road fines– Thursday, March 29, 2018 Arizona Court Upholds Constitutionality Of Rental Car Tax Does the state of Arizona have the constitutional power to tax rental car drivers to pay for […]

Technology is the Answer to Stop Distracted Driving

Distracted driving kills thousands of people each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2015 fatalities attributable to distracted driving increased on a percentage basis faster than those caused by drunk driving, speeding, or failing to wear seat belts. Yet, texting and driving is far from unusual.  A staggering 49 percent of […]

TheNewspaper.com Roundup: March 26, 2018

In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! –Akron seeks speed trap cash from National Safety Council– –Florida Gang Cops can’t write seat belt tickets– –Minnesota Lawmakers want to audit ALPRs– Friday, March 23, 2018 Towns Seek Speed Trap Cash From Group That Profits From Tickets The city council in Akron, Ohio, on Monday adopted an ordinance authorizing […]

How to Handle Yourself at a Roadblock

At some point in your driving life you will probably run up against a roadblock situation that law enforcement has set up to find violators of various traffic laws. Never fun and as scary as a traffic stop but with some forethought, you should be able to handle a roadblock or checkpoint without any trouble. […]

Tips on How to Encourage Young Drivers to Follow the Rules of the Road

Did you know that car collisions are one of the leading causes of death among young drivers? Vehicle crashes involving teen drivers happen everywhere, and these may be caused by improper driving conditions, driver distractions, driver inexperience and too fast driving. Young drivers need encouragement to follow the rules of the road. Here are some […]