Driving drowsy has big insurance consequences
Whether due to medical conditions, long work hours or lack of sleep, many drivers are at risk of nodding off. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 10% of drivers admit falling asleep behind the wheel at least once a year.
WVDOT Secretary Says Congress Should Raise Federal Gas Tax
Every time you fill up your tank, you pay an 18.4-cents-per-gallon federal tax. The spending power of the tax’s revenue has eroded due to inflation. That means fewer federal dollars are available from a tax intended to help build and maintain roads, bridges and transit systems.
There’s a New Self-Driving Car on San Francisco’s Roads
Zoox has expanded its testing, and has brought its vehicles to San Francisco with an eye towards offering taxi service there in the not-so-distant future. For now, the company is focusing its testing in the SoMa district. Zoox employees can ride in the vehicles, but the testing is not open to the public.
They will no longer send camera photos to home addresses
Authorities in Italy will only use images captured by speed cameras if the driver makes a formal appeal against the fine. There were various reports of failed relationships, marriages or business deals after speed camera photos revealed someone in their car who was not expected to be traveling with them.
California city selects company to design speed camera network, in latest blow to drivers, mobility
San Francisco became the first city to complete its procurement process for speed enforcement technology under Assembly Bill 645, which enables six California cities to pilot camera-based speed enforcement programs.