New study reveals the safest cars in America
Safety is often a contributing factor when consumer look to buy a new car. The safest car brand was found to be Land Rover, followed by Tesla and Audi, with only 1 in 25 reported crashes ending in serious bodily harm.
NHTSA to study how drivers react to crash avoidance tech
Crash avoidance technologies are often touted as the answer to any problems involving roadway safety. But how do humans interact with the technology? In a notice that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Thursday, Nov. 7, NHTSA has announced a study aimed at determining how human drivers react to all of the gadgets.
Advocates push Hochul to start congestion pricing before Trump takes over
Hochul said she intended to put forward “announcements and…a funding plan” by the end of the year — in a “timely-enough frame” — and noted she had spoken with the White House three days ago on the topic of congestion pricing, but wouldn’t elaborate.
Michigan, New Jersey bills seek clarity on pothole damage
While most state legislative work around the country has concluded for the year, legislation remains active in two states to address concerns about pothole repairs.
Fayette County district attorney says civil forfeiture is often abused
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property, but not all counties always follow that same definition. In Allegheny County, more than $480,000 was seized in just one year. In Fayette, it was more than $3 million.