This is an excellent editorial by Judge C. Victor Lander, an administrative judge in Dallas Municipal Court. It originally appeared in the Dallas Morning News titled as “Are traffic fines a punishment or a fundraiser?” and has been republished here with his permission. Let the punishment fit the crime. That has been a basic principle […]
Even If You Don’t Change Your Own Oil…
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist What if you don’t do your own oil and filter changes? Is there anything you ought to know about beyond how much will it cost — and how soon can they get it done? In a word, yes. You’re shopping a service, just like any other — and being informed […]
Traffic Best Practices: A NMA Member Editorial
We wanted to share this excellent editorial (also published in the Grand Forks Herald) by a long-time NMA member. Let North Dakota Lead Way On Traffic “Best Practices” From the beginning of time, people have been building and improving roads; and as needs, resources, and ability increase, roads become smoother, wider and straighter. The single […]
Six Must-Do Summer Vehicle Checks
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Warm weather is here — almost — at last. Is your car ready? 1) Clean the crevices. Door sills/jambs, trunk undersides; the inner fenders and undercarriage are places where winter gunk tends to accumulate. It’s not just unsightly, either. The gunk can prevent proper drainage/drying-out, which will accelerate body rot. […]
Texas May Go To 85… Oh, The Humanity!
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Maybe we’re over the hump. Texas appears to be on the verge of raising its highway speed limits to 85. That’s good news for Texas motorists, who may soon get to drive legally at speeds they travel anyway. Which brings up a question: Why do they call those signs speed […]
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