Automation, speed limiters on former FMCSA deputy’s radar for 2025
Three federal rulemakings that have cost implications for truckers and motor carriers are on the short-term horizon for a former top official at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. A proposed rule on autonomous driving systems (ADS), combined with a final rule on automatic emergency braking (AEB), and a proposed rule to set a federal top speed for trucks.
Auto loan debt hits crisis levels as Americans drown in car payments
A rising number of car owners owe more on their car than the vehicle’s worth, termed “negative equity.” A growing share of U.S. car owners are trading in vehicles with negative equity, and the amounts owed are reaching record highs.
Traffic court lawyers share what drivers need to know about red-light cameras
In the latest effort to try and make streets safer, the City of Phoenix continues to move forward with plans to bring back red-light cameras. Traffic court lawyers say drivers need to know a few things about their rights if they get a red-light camera ticket. Drivers should be aware of them before thinking paying the fine will make it go away.
City of Wilmington preparing for elimination of red-light cameras, council support remains mixed
City staff are putting a plan in place should the City of Wilmington become the last North Carolina municipality to relinquish the use of red-light cameras. The contract is up in June 2025 and at least two council members are pushing not to renew it ahead of city council’s first budget session Nov. 7.
350,000 hurricane-flooded cars hit the used market — what buyers need to know
While some sellers are transparent about the car’s history, others may attempt to hide the damage. Buyers should be cautious — especially in markets where flood-damaged cars are popping up more — as they can have serious hidden issues that may not be immediately apparent.