Top 4 Weird Car Laws in Iowa
If you’re driving in the Hawkeye State, it’s wise to familiarize yourself with a few of these weird car-related rules. Here are four protocols you should know to make sure you stay on the right side of the law. Safer Travels: Prep your vehicle for your upcoming road trip Avoid selling these vehicles on a […]
Top 6 Weird Car Laws in Florida
If you’re planning a visit to the Sunshine State this summer before the school season starts, or this fall to experience The Haunted Road drive-thru Halloween attraction, make sure to familiarize yourself with Florida’s road rules. It’s also wise to review the state’s weird car-related rules so you can avoid getting any citations during your […]
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Mississippi
If you’re planning a road trip to Mississippi, it’s important to scout out which attractions you’ll want to explore as well as where to spend the night and sample the local cuisine. It’s also a good idea to familiarize yourself with the state’s traffic rules — especially since it has some bizarre car-related laws like […]
Hot Car Laws: Who Can Break Into a Car To Save an Animal in Your State?
When it comes to breaking into a hot vehicle to get out a trapped animal, explicit laws on who can enter the vehicle and which animals can be retrieved vary somewhat. A quick note, here, is that often even if there isn’t a specific law prohibiting having an animal in a hot car, the situation […]
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is known for its delicious cheese and easy access to Lakes Michigan and Superior. But the Badger State is also home to numerous weird laws—many involving cheese—that were put into place many years ago. Read on to discover our top 5 weird car laws in the state of Wisconsin. [wptab name=”Trains”] 5. Trains Okay, […]
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Illinois
No matter which state you live in, there are dozens of obsolete car laws that remain in place to this day. While it’s unlikely you’ll be arrested for any of the following offenses (except one; we’ll let you guess which), it’s still funny to read them and wonder why they were enacted in the first […]
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Pennsylvania
As one of the oldest states in the nation, Pennsylvania has a rich history dating back to 1691. As well as housing Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were drafted, the Keystone State is home to a number of bizarre laws regarding roads and vehicles. Below are just five examples. [wptab […]
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Ohio
Ohio is known for many things; Buckeye football, the Wright brothers, amusement parks… the list goes on. But Ohio is also known for some pretty weird laws, including ones that pertain to the road. Some make sense, others not so much, but there’s no denying that these are some strange ones. Read on to learn […]
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in California
Across the country, strange laws remain in place from decades past when, for whatever reason, it seemed sane to create a rule that said a woman couldn’t cut her own hair without her husband’s permission (Michigan), or that children weren’t allowed to go trick-or-treating on Halloween (Virginia). Car laws are no exception. Read on to […]
Illegally Loud: Laws Limiting Car Stereo Volume
Many people have better sound systems in their cars than in their own homes. The quality of stereos available in vehicles — factory-installed or aftermarket — rivals many home theater systems. So it’s a literal blast to crank up the volume and have a mobile concert in your car. Want to Own a Car Whose […]
Lawsuit Claims Jerry Seinfeld Swiped Idea for “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”
We’re still waiting on the new season of Jerry Seinfeld’s hit “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” series. In the meantime, there’s some freshly brewed legal drama to sip on—a producer’s lawsuit claims Seinfeld ripped off the idea for the show. According to TMZ, Christian Charles alleges he first pitched the idea in 2002, but the […]
Leadfoot Ladies: Lawsuit Questions If Women Can Write About Cars
In case you haven’t noticed, Silicon Valley’s summer was a bit rough this year. The tech industry is notorious for its issues with gender equality, but this summer everything was thrust into the spotlight when Uber’s CEO Travis Kalanick resigned during a sexual harassment scandal and an engineer at Google passed his manifesto against workplace […]
[VIDEO] Big Chief from ‘Street Outlaws’ Tests His New Car at the Drag Strip
![[VIDEO] Big Chief from ‘Street Outlaws’ Tests His New Car at the Drag Strip](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F03%2FStreet-Outlaws-Big-Chief-Crowmod-race-car.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Big Chief from ‘Street Outlaws’ Tests His New Car at the Drag Strip")
Last year Street Outlaws cast member Justin “Big Chief” Shearer frightened many of his fans when pictures and a video surfaced on the internet, which revealed he had been involved in a scary car crash that destroyed his 1972 Pontiac Le Mans racecar. Shearer was hospitalized due to the incident and it was initially believed […]
[Photos] ‘Street Outlaws’ Star Big Chief’s New Racecar Will Blow Your Mind
![[Photos] ‘Street Outlaws’ Star Big Chief’s New Racecar Will Blow Your Mind](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F02%2FBig-Chiefs-Pontiac-Firebird-Pro-Mod.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[Photos] ‘Street Outlaws’ Star Big Chief’s New Racecar Will Blow Your Mind")
Street Outlaws cast member Justin “Big Chief” Shearer survived a terrifying car crash a few months ago that destroyed his beloved Pontiac LeMans, but the reality television star recovered quickly and surprised many of his fans by recently unveiling a new racecar. Celebrity Rides: Have you seen Kid Rock’s customized 1975 Cadillac Limo? Shearer showed off […]
[VIDEO] Big Chief From ‘Street Outlaws’ Still Alive After Violent Car Crash
![[VIDEO] Big Chief From ‘Street Outlaws’ Still Alive After Violent Car Crash](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F11%2FBig-Chief-from-Street-Outlaws-car-crash.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Big Chief From ‘Street Outlaws’ Still Alive After Violent Car Crash")
For the second time in 2015, a cast member of the popular Discovery Channel show Street Outlaws was involved in a violent car crash. Very lucky to be alive. The Crow sacrificed it’s life to save mine. I always knew that car would keep me safe. My first car, my first love, my first addiction. […]
7 New Car History Books for Your Holiday Gift List
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. With the holidays approaching, one of these recently published books could be the perfect gift for the well-read car enthusiast in your life. […]
California Framework Automakers Back EPA in Lawsuit
Five automakers on Tuesday filed a motion backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to restore California’s right to set its own vehicle emissions standards. The “California Framework” companies — Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, and Volvo — issued a joint statement supporting the move in part as a matter of public health. Going Electric Can Be […]
Baby Safety Month: How Car Seat Safety Has Improved
Car seats are vital when it comes to keeping your child safe in the car. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 608 child passengers age 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2019, and over 91,000 were injured that same year. A whopping 38 percent of the children who […]