Voters decide on transportation issues
During Tuesday’s election, voters in states across the country decided on various transportation-related initiatives worth billions of dollars. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of how some notable initiatives fared on ballots.
The modern field sobriety test has as much as a 21% margin of error
A field sobriety test is one of the ways police officers verify intoxication when pulling over motorists. Data from the NHTSA suggests the testing is flawed compared to blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measuring devices like a breathalyzer.
Musk’s $119 million support for Trump could reshape auto policy
While Musk’s political maneuvering could make it easier for Tesla—and potentially other automakers—to implement advanced driver-assistance and autonomous technologies while facing fewer regulatory hurdles, it does raise crucial questions about balancing innovation with safety standards in the industry. This balance is not just a matter of policy but a fundamental concern for the safety of all road users.
Volkswagen recalls over 114,000 Beetles, Passats with Takata air bags
According to a recall notice reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week, certain Volkswagens may have driver’s side air bag inflators with the potential to explode, posing the risk of injury for drivers and passengers.
How ‘floating car data’ can help cities tackle traffic
Last year, traffic on U.S. roads exceeded pre-pandemic levels and was the highest on record dating back to 1998, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Drivers in large cities each lost anywhere from 72 hours to over 100 hours per year in rush-hour traffic.