NMAlerts is Here!
On February 9th we released NMAlerts, the enforcement activity app featured in the Winter 2017 issue of Driving Freedoms – the one with the Wizard of Oz meme on the cover. NMAlerts is a new benefit available only to supporting members of the NMA. We have had a lot of fun beta-testing the new app […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: February 6, 2017
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! -Coalition Prods Trump to not Toll– -OH Cop busted for ripping off motorists– -Anti-Protest laws try to protect highways– Friday, February 3, 2017 Coalition Prods New Administration, Congress To Avoid Tolling Elaine L. Chao cruised to confirmation as President Donald J. Trump’s transportation secretary on Tuesday. As the former deputy […]
A small investment in a large revenue generator
In Collegedale, Tennessee, a consultant recommended cutting the speed limit from 55 to 45 “because the crash is 246% higher than the state critical crash rate.” One of the ways you spot a bogus excuse is asking “why not even slower?” More formally, the argument is called “reductio ad absurdum“. The speed limit is supposed […]
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 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 […]
#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 7, 2016
In this week’s TheNewspaper.com Roundup! –Iowa Speed Cam Decision […]
Time to Speak Up or Face the Possibility of Another National Maximum Speed Limit
Several members have registered their opposition to a NHTSA proposal to cap the maximum speed of trucks following this NMA email alert on October 1st. We hope more do the same before the public comment period ends on November 7th to help counteract a growing number of calls for a federal mandate that all vehicles […]
Now Harley…
Now Harley’s being nailed to the cross. For “cheating” Uncle’s emissions rigmarole, like VW was accused of doing (and admitted to doing). This being like “cheating” speed traps by using a radar detector. In each case, there being no evidence of tangible harm caused to anyone. Except, of course, an aggrieved Uncle. And he’s not […]
TheNewspaper.com Roundup: September 12, 2016
The Newspaper.com Weekly Roundup blog post will now appear on Mondays with stories featured from the following week. We hope reading this roundup will get you started on the right foot every week in learning a little bit more in the world of motorists’ rights! To check out all the Driving News find us on […]