Earlier this year, Texas passed legislation designed to regulate the use of red-light cameras in the state. The intention of the legislation was to lessen the incentive for cities to use the ticket cameras as revenue generators. A major reason that the bill was able to get through the legislature was the requirement that cities […]
GM’s OnStar – Fading Out For Some In 2008
This is a guest post by NMA Member Bob Morrow. General Motors’ OnStar cell phone system will be losing thousands of customers starting January 1st, 2008 due to technological changes. The OnStar system, which uses cell phone networks and GPS data to both call for help and provide location information, will not work for some […]
The 10 Biggest Injustices Against Motorists In October
October 31, 2007 • 0 Comments • DUI/DWI, Professional Courtesy, Speed Cameras, Speed Limits, Traffic Tickets
It has been a rough month for drivers across the country. Abuses of power continue to run rampant while the public remains surprisingly apathetic. We’ve put together a list of the ten biggest injustices against motorists this month in hopes of encouraging citizens to speak out. The list was compiled from items on our site […]
7 Ways To Shut Down A Speed Trap
Speed traps are often used by municipalities as a method of generating revenue to run the government. “Safety” is given as the excuse for running a speed trap, but the real reason boils down to money. The police department wants more money for equipment and salaries. The City wants more money to avoid raising taxes. […]
Florida Cities Exploit Legal Loophole For Financial Gain
More and more cities in Florida are plotting to create local ordinances that skirt the state’s ban on red-light ticket cameras. Larry Lebowitz gives a good overview of the situation in the Miami Herald. Armed with a loophole in state law that was first exploited by the tiny Panhandle town of Gulf Breeze, dozens of […]
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