How To Find Your State’s Vehicle Code
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 5 Comments »Each state has a vehicle code, which is the collection of laws that govern the use of motor vehicles in that state. Some states make it easier than others to find specific laws, but each state's vehicle code covers a ...
Traffic Tickets: Politicians & Double Standards
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 Posted in Traffic Tickets | 28 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist It was a small incident but it revealed something interesting. Not just the hypocrisy of Those Who Rule Us when it comes to the issue of "speeding" -- and much else besides. But more deeply, we ...
Driver Convicted Of Speeding Without Ever Receiving Ticket
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 Posted in Red-Light Cameras | 21 Comments »The Beacon News in Illinois has another story of ticket camera bureaucracy causing problems for motorists. Here's an excerpt: Unsure why the Kane County Circuit Clerk would send him anything in the mail, Ernie Bolen assumed he'd been summoned for jury ...
Avoid Speeding Tickets: The Value Of A Good Radar Detector
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 60 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist The best way to fight a traffic ticket is to avoid getting one in the first place. In addition to developing the habit of constantly scanning your surroundings and being on alert for cops -- and radar ...
What Should Cities Do If 90% Of Drivers Exceed The Speed Limit?
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Posted in Speed Limits | 34 Comments »According to an article on Chattanoogan.com, a recent traffic study performed on Signal Mountain, Tennessee's roads showed that more than 90% of drivers exceeded the posted speed limit. Can you guess what the city's response was to this fact? If you guessed ...
Jericho, Arkansas: Pay Your Ticket Or Get Shot
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 Posted in Speed Traps | 16 Comments »There are many small-town speed traps across the country, but Jericho, Arkansas may be one of the most outrageous speed traps out there. A big reason why speed trap towns are able to stay in business for years is that they ...
Florida Highway Patrol Ticket Quota Exposed
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 Posted in Traffic Tickets | 49 Comments »A recent article in the St. Petersburg Times highlighted the story of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who has accused the department of firing him because he didn't write enough tickets. The Highway Patrol predictably denied having a ticket quota. They said ...
School Is Never Out For Speed Cameras
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Posted in Speed Cameras | 13 Comments »A popular way for ticket camera manufacturers to "get their foot in door" and quiet opposition of speed cameras in a city is to mention that the cameras will be installed in school zones. After all, what politician wants to ...
Toss Your Virginia Red-Light Camera Ticket?
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments »The Washington Post had an interesting editorial last week that mentioned a little-known aspect of the red-light camera program in Alexandria, Virginia: As The Washington Times reported four years ago, state law says a private company may not simply drop a ...
A Speeding Ticket By Mail? It Could Happen To You This Holiday Weekend
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 Posted in Speed Cameras | 13 Comments »This is our most recent national press release. Feel free to forward it your friends who may be traveling this holiday weekend. The Fourth of July is one of the busiest traffic days of the year and many motorists will be ...
