By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist “The [accident] involvement rate was minimum at a speed that was usually 5 or 10 miles per hour more than the average speed on the study sections.” — David Solomon (noted transportation researcher) You may have heard of the “85th percentile rule” for setting […]
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Talk to Somebody Who Cares
By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist Here are some things I don’t care about when I’m driving. I don’t care about the number on the speed limit sign. It doesn’t tell me if I’m going to crash. It doesn’t tell me if I’m going to get a ticket. At most it provides a moment of […]
Are You a Good Driver?
By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist “… where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” — some boring guy on public radio It is well known(*) that most drivers consider themselves above average. Maybe they are right. I’ve never hit anybody, she always obeys […]
NMA Speed Trap Spotlight: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is the only state that prohibits local police from using radar for speed enforcement. Still, the staties are happy to fill the void and tag you with their radar units. So keep your eyes open, especially in the locations highlighted below.
Making the Right Point
By John Carr, NMA Massachusetts Activist Every year a lawmaker somewhere proposes changing the laws about driving in the left lane. Online forums go wild. The discussion degenerates into “it’s the law!” “you broke one law so I can break another law!” They’re both missing the point. I don’t care what the statute book says. […]
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