Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as NMA E-Newsletter #371 in February 2016. Motorists need to understand what we are facing when it comes to Vision Zero. This piece outlines just one example. Those who would ban us from our vehicles have become skillful manipulators of language and emotion. We were reminded of this after […]
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A Bait and Switch on the Use of Smart Streetlights in San Diego
• August 18, 2020 • 0 Comments • Bicycle, Facial Recognition, LICENSE PLATES, PEDESTRIAN, PRIVACY, SAFETY, street furniture, Street Lights, Technology
Street furniture, such as the lowly streetlight, has recently seen an upgrade to a higher status. No longer just an illumination device, streetlights have now been drafted to gather street data and even police surveillance. Since 2018, San Diego police have used streetlight footage nearly 400 times to help in criminal investigations such as sexual […]
5 Things to Teach Your Teenage Driver
As a parent, it’s hard to let go of control as your child matures. Driving is one of the landmark responsibilities your child will take on as just a teenager. It’s scary to imagine your 16-year-old behind the wheel of a car, especially when many adults can’t seem to get a grip on driving themselves. […]
7 New Auto Tech Products to Watch In 2020
• June 14, 2020 • 0 Comments • Auto Industry, Bicycle, CELL PHONE, Dash Cam, DRIVERLESS CARS, Parking, PEDESTRIAN, SAFETY, Technology
This past decade was a trendsetter in the automobile revolution and modernization. Each year, automakers launch new vehicles in the market, but with the whirl of technology, these vehicles embrace new and diverse technologies. The year 2020 started with a massive spin and brought a slew of revolutionary products that will renovate vehicles even more. […]
Do we really need Smart Cities?
June 1, 2020 • 0 Comments • ACLU, CELL PHONE, connected cars, Contact Tracing, Driver's License, DRIVERLESS CARS, DRONES, Facial Recognition, LEGISLATION, LICENSE PLATE, license plate readers, PEDESTRIAN, PRIVACY, SAFETY, Smart Cities, street furniture, Street Lights, Technology, TRAFFIC CAMERA
Written by Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director with Joe Cadillic, MassPrivatel Blog The Street Surveillance Watch Blog comes to you biweekly on the National Motorists Association Blog. If you have comments or suggestions, write a comment after this blog or contact us at nma@motorists.org. Do we really need Smart Cities? Even before the COVID0-19 crisis, […]
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