By NMA President, James Baxter The State of Virginia is lamenting the fact that the state’s highway fatalities are on track to reach one thousand traffic-related deaths. Bringing this into sharper focus were the 16 fatalities that occurred over the Thanksgiving holiday period. These fatalities occurred despite the deployment of 75 percent of the state […]
If You Didn’t Believe Ticket Quotas Existed Before, You Will Now
A ticket quota is a policy that encourages or requires officers to give out a certain number of traffic tickets regardless of how many people are actually violating the law. Here’s a quick roundup of stories from this year where ticket quotas were discovered around the country. November Washington State Police Use Ticket Quotas Officials […]
4 Great Benefits You’re Missing Out On If You Block The Left Lane
Yielding to faster traffic is a simple concept, but it’s often forgotten. Chances are that when you’re behind the wheel, you see a bunch of people ignoring this basic driving rule, which is commonly referred to as lane courtesy. When drivers choose to block the left lane, whether intentionally or not, they are making the […]
5 Things You Need To Know About Roadblocks
Q. Are roadblocks legal? A. The US Supreme Court has found roadblocks to be legal for a variety of purposes, the most prominent being so-called “sobriety check points.” There is a longer history of roadblock approvals related to checking vehicles near or at national border crossings. However, many state courts take a less favorable view […]
Cost Is No Object When It’s For Our Own Good
So far, at least, we’re still free to choose whether to exercise – or not. We can also decide for ourselves whether to engage in “risky” sports – for example, skiing (or motorcycle riding). But we’re not allowed to decide for ourselves when it comes to our cars – which must, by law, come equipped […]
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