TheNewspaper.com Roundup: January 23, 2017
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! Saga of the Potty Mouth Motorist– RLC revisit in Alaska– Napa, CA says no to RLCs– Friday, January 20, 2017 Federal Appeals Court Clears Cops In Prosecution Of Potty Mouth Motorist When then-22-year-old motorist William Barboza wrote a profane note on his payment for a speeding ticket nearly five years […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: January 16, 2017
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! –OR Repeals Court rejects DUI wheelchair– –OH Supreme Court hears speed cam case– –UK traffic calming kills– Friday, January 13, 2017 Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ferrari Confiscation The Second Circuit US Court of Appeals upheld the government’s confiscation of James B. Ferrari’s Ferrari in a ruling last week. Officials in […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: January 9, 2017
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! -WI Lawmakers interested in tolling- -FL report show RLC accidents up- -ID Court found a forced blood draw exception- Friday, January 6, 2017 Wisconsin Officials Promote Tolling Just before the New Year’s holiday, officials at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) dropped a report exploring the ways in which the […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: January 2, 2016
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! Small Town Speed Traps sanctioned by State of OH – Redflex cuts a deal – Police Search Ruse thrown out in Kansas – Friday, December 30, 2016 2016 Year In Review The following were the ten most viewed stories on TheNewspaper.com during 2016. Thursday, December 29, 2016 Ohio Extends Authority […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: December 26, 2016
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! -$23,000 in toll road feed per year in VA? -Gun in U-haul needs a permit in NB -OH Supreme Court wants access to police dashcam Friday, December 23, 2016 Redflex Losses Expected To Mount In 2017 Financial troubles will continue to plague Redflex well into the new year. In a […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: December 19, 2016
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! -Indiana Overturns Driver Welfare Traffic Stop -Maryland Co. caught with short yellow lights -Texas becomes a RLC Battleground Friday, December 16, 2016 Indiana Supreme Court Overturns Driver Welfare Traffic Stop The Indiana Supreme Court last month ruled that it is more important for police to respect the privacy […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: December 12, 2016
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! –License Plate Tracking Legal in VA –Quebec Strikes down Speed Cams –More Sun Visor Stickers in your future Friday, December 9, 2016 Washington Appeals Court Convicts Kiddie Pool Motorcyclist Washington state’s second highest court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a speeding motorcyclist who attempted to get away from police […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: December 5, 2016
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! *Licence Pts have no impact on drivers *CA finalizes parking ticket ruling *Draining the Transpo swamp Friday, December 2, 2016 UK Motoring Group Slams Government-Funded Report As Anti-Car A government-funded UK agency on Thursday called for more speed cameras, lower speed limits and “car free days” to improve the environment. […]
#348 NMA E-Newsletter Reboot Blog: Bogus Statistics Hide Real Problems and Solutions
Every once in a while, the NMA likes to reboot a newsletter that still has some relevant news, an update on legislation or motorist advice. E-Newsletter #348 which first appeared on September 13, 2015 reviews how statistics are not always what they seem. If you would like to receive our weekly email newsletter, register with your email address by […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: November 28, 2016
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! Friday, November 25, 2016 2012 Field Study Measures Turn Signal Use The insurance industry has focused safety research efforts almost exclusively on speeding and distracted driving. Only one study, published by SAE International in 2012, looked at collecting objective data on the use of turn signals under the assumption that […]