Driving is not just about mobility—fundamentally it is about independence. None of us want to lose that freedom. Age is not the only factor in the decision to drive or not to drive anymore. Studies show that giving up this lifeline increases with age a person’s likelihood of suffering from depression and eventually ending up […]
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Senior Drivers in Transition: NMA E-Newsletter #474
February 11, 2018
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Autonomous Car, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, Driver's License, DUI, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, FLORIDA, NEWSLETTER, NHTSA, SAFETY, SEAT BELT, SPEED LIMIT, TEXTING
What’s Wrong with Airbags?: NMA E-Newsletter #383
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director If you drive a car manufactured after 2003, you probably have smart frontal airbags whether you want them or not. This is a fact of life since frontal airbags have been mandated by the Federal Government. The Federal Highway Administration reports that in 2011, 96% of all new cars had […]
Never Let a Serious Crisis go to Waste: NMA E-Newsletter #370
February 14, 2016
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BAC, Driver's License, DRIVERLESS CARS, DUI, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, NEWSLETTER, RED LIGHT CAMERA, SAFETY, SEAT BELT, SPEED LIMIT, TICKET CAMERA, VISION ZERO, VMT
The headlines were predictable: “Huge spike in traffic deaths is largest since 1940s”, “Why Are America’s Traffic Deaths Rising So Fast?”, “Rise in traffic deaths last year raises alarm at NHTSA”, “NHTSA seeks new ways to boost safety.” They’re responding to news of a projected 9.3 percent jump in highway fatalities through the first nine […]
2015 Fourth Quarter Legislative Update: NMA E-Newsletter #364
January 3, 2016
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ALERT, alerts, COLORADO, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, LEGISLATION, LETTER WRITING, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEWSLETTER, NMA Foundation, Parking, PENNSYLVANIA, PUBLIC RECORDS, RADAR, RED LIGHT CAMERA, SEAT BELT, TOLLING, TRAFFIC CAMERA
The legislative process slows down throughout the fall and into the holidays since most state legislatures have recessed for the year. Look for much more activity in the first quarter of 2016. However, we did see a few notable proposals that required our members’ attention in the fourth quarter of 2015, which we will summarize […]
The NMA Holiday Travel Checklist: NMA E-Newsletter #362
December 20, 2015
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CELL PHONE, CIVIL FORFEITURE, CONNECTICUT, DISTRACTED DRIVING, DUI, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, LANE COURTESY, NEWSLETTER, NMA Foundation, ROADBLOCK, SAFETY, SEAT BELT, SPEED TRAP, SPEEDING, TEXTING, TICKET QUOTA, TRAFFIC STOP
Record numbers of Americans are expected to hit the road this holiday season. Couple that with the inevitable bad weather and overbearing traffic enforcement, and we thought it made sense to provide this holiday travel checklist—NMA style. Be Prepared: Pack a roadside safety kit in case you find yourself stranded, especially in bad weather. Pick […]
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