By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist Pyrrhic victory — A victory where the losses outweigh the gains. Missouri appeals courts ruled that cities are free to use cameras to enforce traffic law the same as they would use any other equipment. For practical purposes these decisions killed cameras.
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How To Make Traffic Cameras Legal But Useless
February 25, 2014 • 0 Comments • John Carr, MISSOURI, NMA, Red-Light Cameras, Speed Cameras, Traffic Tickets
NMA Speed Trap Spotlight: Tennessee
Many American cultural touchstones have deep roots in Tennessee: Elvis, Jack Daniels, barbecue, Dollywood. If you want a truly American experience, take a trip through Tennessee. Just watch out for another uniquely American cultural artifact: the small town speed trap.
The Factoid That Wouldn’t Die
By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist Conflict of interest — a set of circumstances that creates a risk that professional judgement or actions regarding a primary interest will be unduly influenced by a secondary interest. (Wikipedia quoting Dennis Thompson) You’ve seen the standard figures on pedestrian safety in the news or on a blog. This […]
NMA Speed Trap Spotlight: Colorado
It’s ski season in Colorado, and that means outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country are flocking to the slopes. Visitors typically fly into Denver, rent a vehicle and head out to the various ski resorts. If you’re planning such a winter getaway, take a look at these speed trap hotspots before you go.
Life During Wartime
By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist “Trouble in transit, got through the roadblock, we blended with the crowd” — Talking Heads, “Life During Wartime” Did you notice the Soviet attack on Massachusetts last winter? It was snowing, as sometimes happens in February in New England, and the governor didn’t want people driving. (He is car-dependent […]
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