Ohio Governor Says New Distracted Driving Law Is Working
Recently, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said that there’s been a significant decrease in traffic accidents following the new law enacted with regard to distracted driving within the state. Essential data from Ohio State Highway Patrol indicate that crashes due to distracted driving have considerably reduced in September 2023 compared to those in January 2018. Read […]
The Supreme Court Must Protect Domestic Violence Survivors By Overturning The Rahimi Decision
Melody McFadden calls on the Supreme Court to revoke a lower court’s order regarding domestic violence. This reversal would allow people subjected to domestic violence restraining orders to keep guns. Read on to delve into the nitty-gritty of the judgment, how women and their families suffer from the abusers, Melody’s aggrieving story, and more. In […]
Power At The Gas Pump: Oregon Lets Drivers Fuel Their Cars, Lifting Decade-Old Self-Serve Ban
Recently, Oregon, for the first time in 72 years, took the bold initiative to lift the decade-old self-service ban, allowing drivers to pump in their gas. Gov.Tina Kotek signed a bill to allow people to choose between pumping in their gas and having an attendant. It is worth mentioning that the law takes immediate effect. […]
Power At The Gas Pump: Oregon Lets Drivers Fuel Their Own Cars Lifting Decades-Old Self-Serve Ban
Finally, after a long struggle, Oregon has lifted the decade-old self-serve ban, letting motorists fill gas into their cars on their own. According to the bill passed by Gov. Tina Kotek, the law takes immediate effect allowing motorists in Oregon to fill fuel on their own or by someone. In contrast, New Jersey still suffers […]
Hands-Free Driving Is Becoming Popular- But Is It Safe?
Of late, the newfangled idea of trying out hands-free driving is becoming increasingly popular. It’s like – you leave the wheel for the love of Mike, but hey, keep your eyes open! Whether you like it or not, this craze of hands-free driving is in increased prevalence on the roads. That said, most top-notch automakers […]
Local Rules In Texas Requiring Water Breaks For Construction Workers Soon To Be Nullified
Climate change has been showing its ugly effects in different parts of the world, and Texas is no exception. In the past few weeks, parts of Texas witnessed triple-digit temperatures, leaving residents all exhausted due to the sweat. On one hand, weather officials are urging Texans to stay indoors and hydrate themselves as much as […]
Georgia Justices Weigh Questions About Law Enforcement Immunity In Fatal Cases
Death of persons in custody is a pressing issue before the judiciary, considering the recent rise in such incidents. The first incident was reported a couple of months back, in which a man died in the back seat of a patrol car after being tased and restrained. The second incident was reported soon after, and […]
Michigan’s New Cell Phone Law Goes After Distracted Drivers: How Residents Feel About It
Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, recently signed three bills implementing new standards related to using cell phones while on the road. The newly established laws only allow drivers to use hands-free devices while driving, banning cell phone use except for emergencies. The laws, which will come into effect on June 30, will enable traffic […]
Lawmakers Shorten the Time for Teenagers to Move from Learner’s License to Provisional License – Citizens Concerned
North Carolina has a 25-year-old law for issuing driving licenses to teenagers. The three-step graduated licensing for drivers has been essential in preventing several road accidents and other driving-related incidents in the state. According to the law, there are three stages in which teens under 18 can obtain a license in the state. First, they […]
Tesla Wins Bellwether Trial Over Autopilot Car Crash
Tesla recently won what appears to be the first lawsuit related to a traffic crash involving its partially automated driving software. A California state court jury passed the judgment on Friday, April 21. The electric vehicle manufacturer has been active in rolling out its Autopilot as well as the advanced Full Self-Driving features, which, according […]