Right-turn-on-red bans not a ‘silver bullet’ for pedestrian safety, experts say
Studies show that such crashes don’t typically result in fatalities and serious injuries for pedestrians, indicating that, on their own, bans on the maneuver may not substantially address road safety challenges.
Tesla Recalls Thousands Of Cybertrucks For The Fifth Time In Less Than A Year
Tesla seems to be experiencing ongoing kinks with its Cybertrucks. The vehicle is arguably one of the company’s most popular right now. Cybertruck owners can check if their VIN is affected by using either the Tesla VIN Recall Search or NHTSA VIN Recall Search tools.
Why The Number Of Automotive Recalls Is Much Higher Than 20 Years Ago
Rather than there being one big reason, several key elements feed into the severe increase in car recalls. One of these is the sheer complexity of road-going cars in 2024 compared to 2004, for example. Aside from the complexity element, the fact that there are a greater number of electronic devices in vehicles means there is naturally more to go wrong.
Transportation Ballot Measures to Watch This November
Voters will weigh in on at least 18 ballot measures raising taxes to pay for transportation improvements. Transportation infrastructure is becoming more expensive to build.
Why Harris and Trump would both seek to limit this police property seizure power
This loophole in American law allows police to seize money or property on suspicion of criminal activity. These takings often help prop up local law enforcement budgets. Neither major party presidential candidate is currently talking about this issue or even acknowledging it on their websites. Harris, the current vice president and Democratic presidential nominee, might be expected to be more sympathetic to civil assets forfeiture reforms than GOP nominee Trump.