19 Alerts From the speed limits Tag

Immediate Attention: Contact Governor Gavin Newsom TODAY about AB43–the Traffic Safety Bill

September 27, 2021 • 85TH PERCENTILE, Action Alert, ALERT, speed limits

Dear California NMA Members, AB43 is a “hair on fire” situation. The bill, generically titled “Traffic Safety,” was passed by the state Senate and Assembly earlier this month by votes of 30 to 5 and 68 to 5 respectively, with a few abstentions in both chambers. AB43 was forwarded to Governor Newsom on September 17th and […]

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Infrastructure Urgency, Part 1: NMA E-Newsletter #659

August 29, 2021 • Automated Traffic Enforcement, Bicyclist, DRIVER EDUCATION, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, FHWA, infrastructure, Infrastructure Funding, LEGISLATION, MUTCD, NEWSLETTER, NMA, ROAD-USER FEES, SAFETY, Speed Cameras, speed limits, Traffic Safety, Traffic Tickets, VISION ZERO, VMT

Two weeks ago, the NMA launched an information campaign directed at the top aides of U.S. Congressional members who sit on either the Senate or House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committees. One single-topic email is sent per week on issues contained within the massive proposed legislation to fund an upgrade of the nation’s transportation-ish infrastructure. […]

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Autonomous (Self-Driving) Vehicles – Available Soon? (Yes and No) Part 2: NMA E-Newsletter #649

June 20, 2021 • AUTO INDUSTRY, Autonomous Car, Bicyclist, DRIVERLESS CARS, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, GPS, infrastructure, INSURANCE, LIDAR, NEWSLETTER, NHTSA, PEDESTRIAN, RADAR, Ridesharing, SAFETY, speed limits, Technology, TRAFFIC CONGESTION, V2V, v2x

By Gary Witzenburg, Automotive Senior Writer and Contributing Editor, President of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year, and NMA Member. Editor’s Note: HOUR Detroit Magazine has graciously permitted the NMA to publish this piece, which initially appeared in a slightly different version on its pages. Please read Part 1 from last […]

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Equity and the MUTCD: NMA E-Newsletter #644

May 16, 2021 • Automated Traffic Enforcement, CROSSWALK, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, FHWA, MISSOURI, MUTCD, NEWSLETTER, RACIAL PROFILING, REVENUE GENERATION, speed limits, Stop Signs, Traffic stops, Traffic Tickets, WASHINGTON D.C.

As we have noted prominently in recent newsletters and email action alerts, the Federal Highway Administration has recommended sweeping changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). In Equity and Sustainability (NMA E-Newsletter #637), we criticized the appropriation of those terms, particularly ‘equity,’ to demand broad restrictions on drivers and driving. NMA Director […]

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The Thing about Speeding: NMA E-Newsletter #627

January 17, 2021 • EMAIL NEWSLETTER, Insurance Company, NEWSLETTER, REVENUE GENERATION, SAFETY, SPEED LIMIT, speed limits, TICKET FINES, TICKET REVENUE, Traffic Tickets

By guest writer Eric Peters The problem with speed limits is they’re arbitrary and presumptive. A velocity maximum is decreed, and you are presumed a threat to others if you exceed it. Almost everyone understands this is silly—else almost everyone would not “speed” routinely. Most of us do not play Russian roulette, for instance, irrespective […]

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