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Woman Cited After Driving in Carpool Lane With Grinch Decoration

01

Jan

2023

Woman Cited After Driving in Carpool Lane With Grinch Decoration

The dept. says a trooper stopped the woman and discovered the passenger cruising with her was an inflatable Grinch. What's more -- cops snapped a pic of the infamous Whoville resident as proof the woman tried to pull a fast one.

The Federal Government's Plan to Track Truckers' Every Movement Is a Privacy Nightmare

29

Nov

2022

Surveillance

The Federal Government's Plan to Track Truckers' Every Movement Is a Privacy Nightmare

The Department of Transportation is considering a disturbing new rule that could force every commercial motor vehicle to install an electronic device that would wirelessly transmit location data and other personal information to police on demand.

Reducing Speed Limits to 20mph Has Little Impact on Road Safety, New Report Finds

16

Nov

2022

Speed Limits

Reducing Speed Limits to 20mph Has Little Impact on Road Safety, New Report Finds

Research from Queen's University Belfast and the University of Edinburgh found that cutting speed limits on urban roads to 20mph does not significantly improve safety.

NYPD Arrests Cyclist for Uncovering Obscured License Plate, Lets Driver Go

15

Nov

2022

License Plates

NYPD Arrests Cyclist for Uncovering Obscured License Plate, Lets Driver Go

The driver, who racked up more than $2,000 in traffic fines in NYC alone, was not charged with any crime, despite the mayor's vow to crack down on "ghost cars."

13

Nov

2022

Speed Cameras

Speed Camera Racket and HS2 Costs

If only speed limits were the end of it. But they're not. Blundering into ever-expanding low-traffic neighbourhoods (fine), congestion zones (fine) or emissions zones (fine); bus lanes that suddenly rear out of the side of the road (fine); yellow box junctions set up like fiendish games of chance (fine) -- it can all seem like a confusing, infuriating lottery in reverse.

Let's Hope Red Light Cameras Have Met Their Demise

11

Nov

2022

Red Light Cameras

Let's Hope Red Light Cameras Have Met Their Demise

I have never been fond of red light cameras. Although the courts have protected their use as a replacement for being faced by an accuser, I am still trying to figure out how the camera can testify.

People Die From Drowsy Driving: Here's How Many and Who May Be Wreaking the Most Havoc

09

Nov

2022

Drowsy Driving

People Die From Drowsy Driving: Here's How Many and Who May Be Wreaking the Most Havoc

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that drowsy driving led to 633 deaths in 2020 and reported 11,654 alcohol-imired-driving fatalities in 2020.

Greenville City Council Votes to End Red Light Camera Program

08

Nov

2022

Red Light Cameras

Greenville City Council Votes to End Red Light Camera Program

Greenville's Red Light Safety Camera Program will come to an end on Nov. 15. City Council voted 5-1 to end the program during Monday's meeting.

Albuquerque Speed Camera Shut Down for Incorrectly Citing Drivers

08

Nov

2022

Speed Cameras

Albuquerque Speed Camera Shut Down for Incorrectly Citing Drivers

The Albuquerque Police Department confirmed some drivers have been falsely cited due to an inaccurate speed limit programmed into the system. The company that runs the cameras shut the camera down late last week.