It’s been seven years since we wrote about the Driver Alcohol Detection System and Safety (DADSS) program–A Frog in the Pot, E-newsletter #187–and efforts to make ignition interlock devices standard equipment in all vehicles. Proponents of forcing all drivers to pass alcohol detection testing before being able to operate their cars are nothing if not […]
158 Blog Posts From the LEGISLATION Tag
The Slow March toward Forced Temperance: NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #571
December 23, 2019 • 0 Comments • DADSS, DISTRACTED DRIVING, IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE, LEGISLATION, NMA, PRIVACY, road safety, Technology
Is the Move Over Law in Georgia Working?
By Attorney H.Q. (Alex) Nguyen, car accident attorney and founder of the 770GOODLAW, H.Q. (Alex) Nguyen Law Firm, LLC Emergency vehicles and those that work on Georgia’s roads are in a precarious position. In order to do their job, they must interact with traffic. Sometimes, that traffic is moving very quickly, posing a real danger […]
Florida’s New Texting and Driving Law Explained
By Matthew D. Emerson, personal injury attorney of Emerson Straw PL Texting and driving is a problem in Florida. It is blamed for hundreds of accidents each year and often, those accidents result in serious injury to those involved. Now, there is a new law in the Sunshine State that makes it illegal for motorists […]
ATE Racket Report for November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019 • 0 Comments • ALPR, Automated Traffic Enforcement, Corruption, DUE PROCESS, Facial Recognition, LEGISLATION, NMA, PRIVACY, RADAR, Red-Light Cameras, REVENUE GENERATION, SAFETY, Speed Cameras, Technology, TICKET CAMERA, TICKET FINES, TICKET REVENUE, TOWING, Traffic Tickets, Yellow Light Duration, YELLOW LIGHTS
Curated by Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director Editor’s Note: The ATE Racket Report will be taking a vacation next week, December 2, 2019 and will return again on December 9, 2019. The ATE Racket Report is a weekly feature of the NMA blog. We want to bring the issues of automated traffic enforcement to our […]
Decided Lingo for Automated Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS)—Will it Stick? (And, of course, other news)
November 24, 2019 • 0 Comments • ATW, Auto Industry, Car Care, DISTRACTED DRIVING, DRIVERLESS CARS, Electric Vehicle, Facial Recognition, Fuel, LEGISLATION, NTSB, PEDESTRIAN, PRIVACY, SAFETY, Technology
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director Four national groups pushed out a statement this week advocating that we should all unite in the adoption of a common naming system for advanced driver assistance technology (ADAS). AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council are asking all safety groups, automakers and automotive industry journalists […]
Join the NMA and become an agent of change for the motoring public:
See Popular Features below for favorite commentary and reviews
Traffic Attorney, DUI Attorney, and Personal Injury Attorney Testimonials
California
Dmitry Gorin, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Top-ranked criminal and DUI defense lawyer who provides aggressive legal representation.
Virginia
Virginia Criminal Lawyer Karin Riley Porter
A skilled Virginia traffic lawyer with over ten years of trial experience.
California
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney
Our personal injury attorneys provide legal representation for anyone who was hurt in an accident caused by the negligence of others.
Maryland
Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer Kush Arora
A seasoned Maryland traffic lawyer ready to defend you against DUI and reckless driving charges.