By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist Wayne Crews recently posted an editorial on cost-benefit analysis and regulations. It’s worth a read. In the 1970s the Carter administration prohibited speedometers from indicating speeds over 85 miles per hour. The idea was around before Carter, but his people implemented it. Regulations require some justification. The justification was, […]
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Traffic Best Practices: A NMA Member Editorial
We wanted to share this excellent editorial (also published in the Grand Forks Herald) by a long-time NMA member. Let North Dakota Lead Way On Traffic “Best Practices” From the beginning of time, people have been building and improving roads; and as needs, resources, and ability increase, roads become smoother, wider and straighter. The single […]
Texas May Go To 85… Oh, The Humanity!
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Maybe we’re over the hump. Texas appears to be on the verge of raising its highway speed limits to 85. That’s good news for Texas motorists, who may soon get to drive legally at speeds they travel anyway. Which brings up a question: Why do they call those signs speed […]
The Clover Test: What Kind Of Driver Are You?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Could you be a Clover? Maybe you don’t even know what a Clover is? Here’s how to know: Do you use your rearview mirror? Clovers tend to be oblivious to their surroundings — and in particular, of their fellow motorists. They don’t notice that their rear bumper has grown a […]
Speed Limit Legislative News
By John Carr, NMA Activist It’s the time of the year when many state legislatures convene. In Iowa, a bill would raise speed limits on two lane roads from 55 to 60. According to the DOT, the 85th percentile speed is slightly over 65 so this increase is not enough. The limit should be at […]
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