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 […]
New Distracted Driving Law Implemented In Ohio, With 6-Month Warning Period
Ohio has taken distracted driving seriously and implemented a new law to protect drivers and pedestrians from avoidable road accidents. The new law revolves specifically around distracted driving and requires drivers to be more careful while driving on Ohio roads. The much-needed new law has come into effect after the death of Leah Fullenkamp’s husband, […]
California Dog Laws 2023: Rabies, Dog Bites, Dog Cruelty, and Dog Chains
If you are a dog owner in California or are thinking about adopting a furry friend soon, it is a good idea to be aware of the dog laws prevalent in the state. From vaccination requirements to dog bite liabilities, cruelty, and the use of dog chains, we have noted down everything you need to […]
Some Companies Have Used A Legal Loophole To Avoid Paying Overtime By Giving Workers Exaggerated Job Titles
A new paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research has found that several employers are exaggerating the job titles of their employees in a bid to avoid compensating them for overtime work. Companies have been taking advantage of a legal loophole within the federal labor law, according to which managers are paid fixed […]
How The Story Of American Motorcycle Clubs Is Changing
The American motorcycle clubs originated as a way for Army veterans to stay in touch with each other and form a support group. These were very different from the present-day motorcycle clubs which consist of members from different walks of life. Nowadays, motorcycle clubs are not merely a traffic issue at times. According to Long […]
How California Law to Help Foster Kids Created a Bottleneck in Care
The CCR (Continuum of Care Reform) Act was passed back in 2015, with the aim to phase out group homes and push for family placement of foster kids instead. Back then, the law was well-intentioned – it primarily focused on increasing placement stability, decreasing reliance on congregate care, and reducing the time taken to place […]
Attorney General of Arizona: Tucson’s Renter Protection Statute Violates State Law
A Tucson rental ordinance may get overturned in 2023 due to the Arizona attorney general’s examination of it. The City of Tucson’s Ordinance No. 11959 prevents landlords from considering applicants’ income sources when deciding whether to rent to them. On December 21, Attorney General Mark Brnovich released a report that he claimed violated a previous […]
Tennessee Road Plan Mulls Toll Lanes
The Governor of Tennessee, Bill Lee, has put forward a new proposal to fund the tens of billions of dollars needed for new roadway projects after being reelected for the current term. These include tripling the fee levied on electric car owners and allowing express toll lanes on the highways of the state. While some […]