A police officer won $500,000 for being falsely accused of writing a bogus ticket. A man claimed his ticket for using a cell phone was retaliation for a complaint about the police officer’s own cell phone use. The dispute made local TV news before cell phone records cast doubt on the accuser’s story. If I […]
Is Your Car Emergency Ready?
Everyone thinks that they’re a great driver, but according to Fox Business, the average driver has a car accident every 17.9 years. And taking a wider view at national statistics, there are over 5.89 million car crashes each year according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Of those, approximately 21 percent of crashes (over […]
1987 Again . . . Briefly: Thoughts on a Traffic Stop Encounter
• February 5, 2019 • 0 Comments • Eric Peters, Insurance Companies, LASER, RADAR DETECTOR, Speed Limits, Speed Traps, TRAFFIC STOP, Traffic Tickets
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 […]
Are Cyclists Vision Zero Zealots—Readers’ Responses: NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #525
February 4, 2019 • 0 Comments • Bicyclist, NMA, NMA Foundation, Speed Bumps, SPEED LIMIT, TEXTING, TICKET FINES, TICKET REVENUE, Traffic Congestion, VISION ZERO
Last week, we emailed and posted on our website a guest newsletter entitled Are Cyclists Vision Zero Zealots? written by Eric Berg, an NMA Board Member, an NMA Life Member, an avid sport bicyclist, and a staunch defender of motorists’ rights. Readers, including some of whom (like Eric) are bicyclists, responded with interesting perspectives which […]
Are Your Car’s Safety Features Enough Protection Against Accidents?
When purchasing a modern car, many people generally watch out for the safety features that come pre-installed. The belief is that these features, collectively known as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), can help prevent accidents. If you are of the above school of thought, you are not entirely wrong. Unfortunately, you are not completely right […]
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