Speed Cameras Watching Toronto Drivers
Drivers in the city of Toronto who exceed posted speed limits will soon get a memento of their drive. The city of Toronto will be issuing tickets to drivers whose speeding offenses have been recorded by one of the 50 installed Automatic Speed Enforcement cameras. Modern Connections: 2020 Nissan Qashqai technology “Starting on July 6, […]
What Do You Do If You’re Caught by a Speed Camera
Many UK drivers have the same experience; running late for work and trying to make some time up when they see the flash in the rear-view mirror and they spend the next two weeks waiting for a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) from the police. The letter has landed… If you haven’t heard anything after […]
UK Study Shows Speed Cameras Increase Dangerous Driving Behavior
You know how police and cities place speed cameras around to make the streets safer? According to a study by Wunelli (a subsidiary of LexisNexis) in the UK, this is a little awkward, because speed cameras tend to cause unsafe driving behavior. The study looked at how 5,353 vehicles (equipped with monitoring devices) performed near […]
Can You Beat a Speed Camera?
Speed cameras lie in wait for you where you least expect it, and sometimes they catch you at the worst possible time, like when you’re really trying to shave a few minutes off of your commute because you hit the snooze button one too many times. Is it possible, though, to actually beat a speed camera? […]
Hyundai Genesis Technology Could Outsmart Speed Cameras
Now before you get too excited, the technology isn’t actually on the market right now, but Hyundai has the potential to save you from paying speed camera fines somewhere down the road. Reportedly, the Hyundai Genesis (in Australia, mind you) could one day use its GPS and braking technology in tandem to detect speed cameras, […]
UK Tests New Cameras to Curb Speeding at Intersections
Whether you fall into the “speed demon” or “cautious traveler” category of drivers, you’re likely familiar with how dangerous speeding can be. The reasons for speeding differ with each reckless driving scenario. Some race down the freeway to shave a few minutes off their morning commute. Others might just want to reach their time-sensitive destination […]
Car-Sploitation Movie Spotlight: ‘Speedtrap’ (1977)
A while back on The News Wheel, I penned an article discussing the lethargic chase scene from the movie Mitchell. In that film, the title character is played by character actor Joe Don Baker, a veteran of films both good and bad. As it turns out, Mitchell wasn’t his only 1970s exploitation flick involving cars. […]
AAA and IIHS Warn Against Increasing Speed Limits
Saving time on the road is a priority of drivers, but it may come at a dangerous cost. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and Humanetics, small increases in speed can lead to a higher number of crashes. Maintenance Tips: Why an oil change is important After […]
Ford Works to Stop Bugs from Hitting AV Cameras
Ford Motor Company Autonomous Vehicle Systems Core Supervisor Venky Krishnan starts off his recent article on Medium with an interesting rhetorical question: “When was the last time you thought about how insects affect your driving?” Setting aside living in constant fear of bad insect drivers — how do bugs get licensed to drive anyway? — […]
UK Man Spends More Than $37K Fighting a Speeding Ticket
Back in 2016, Richard Keedwell from Yate, Gloucestershire received a speeding ticket for going 35 mph in a 30-mph area. Since then, he has spent nearly $37,000 in legal fees to appeal the fine — even though he’s had to spend some of his son’s inheritance to do so. Modern Intelligence: Learn more about the […]
New Jersey Considers Installing Cameras on School Buses to Ticket Reckless Drivers
New Jersey is currently considering legislation that would call for buses to have side-mounted cameras. The devices would ticket any drivers who speed by a bus when it’s parked and its red lights are flashing. Smart Buyer: Advantages of going with an older vehicle The proposed legislation The new regulation would establish school-bus monitoring systems […]
License Plate-Mounted Security Cameras Promise Safer Neighborhoods
Residents in the Sherman Oaks area of California are testing out new license plate-mounted security cameras from Flock Safety to improve their neighborhood’s security. Per the Los Angeles Times, this community is just one of the groups currently experimenting with the cameras across 30 states. Buyer’s Dilemma: Discover the contrasts between the 2019 Equinox and […]
Potential Risks of Speed Limiters Passed by the EU
Cars are changing. Technology is advancing. There are new automobile technologies being created and approved by governments all the time, and they just aren’t to sell cars. Some advancements are made with the effort to make the roads safer, and some are already being enforced. Recently the EU approved a bill that will require all […]
UK Tests Acoustic Cameras to Help Crack Down on Loud Cars
Per the BBC, the Department for Transport is currently testing acoustic cameras in the U.K. These “noise cameras” will measure the decibel level of vehicles on public roads. An onboard microphone will detect which vehicles emit excess noise. If it senses that a car or motorcycle is too loud, it will then trigger a camera […]
Dove Photobomb Bails Out German Driver from a Speeding Ticket
Fast, fly, and not camera-shyPhoto: Squeezyboy The smallest winged creatures can ruin a good picture. They can also do a number on your car — just ask Minnesota drivers. In this case, this flying dove photobomb from early last week may have been a gracious gift from above for a German driver. The person behind […]
Can Radar Speed Signs Give You a Ticket?
As law enforcement, traffic signals, and traffic-control equipment gets more advanced, it’s normal to question just high-tech some devices really are. One of these questions might be whether or not the average radar speed sign is capable of giving you a ticket. Here’s a brief overview of just how smart these signs are. Used Advantages: […]
How Will Mandatory Speed Limiters Affect Supercar Drivers?
For the lucky few, getting a new supercar out on the road and feeling the power of its engine under foot is a sensation unlike any other. That could all be set to change, however, with the news that all vehicles sold in Europe from 2022 onward must have in-built speed limiters. The legislation has […]
New Vehicles Require Speed Limiters and Breathalyzers According to EU
Back in February, we shared the rumors that the European Union might soon start requiring new vehicles to have built-in speed limiters and breathalyzers. Now, the EU has officially approved this legislation. It requires that any vehicle sold in the EU and built after May 2022 must have these two pieces of equipment installed. More […]