In the never ending story of how GPS has allowed drivers and travelers alike to get to their destinations faster and easier, another addition to the saga of the errant GPS and their likewise errant drivers. As in previous posts regarding GPS and their ability to go wrong (extremely wrong) and give wrong directions drivers in the UK have had their common sense so to speak driven … [Read more...]
Toyota and Honda Recalls
The Japanese manufacturer Toyota Motors Co. has issued a recall for all Corolla's and Matrix's with power windows due to problems with the mounts of their window mechanisms. There have been several reports of injuries and motorists who have had their windshields shatter due to excessive rattling. Indicators of the problem begin with changes to the sound of the windows while … [Read more...]
UK, Drivers First !!
The UK is issuing new laws regarding the non-immediate issuance of parking tickets that can now be sent in by mail. There is also a new finding that says most drivers simply pay off fines without facing the adjudicator which has the ability to overturn a ticket if it was issued wrongfully. This is another triumph for the drivers of the UK for they have long been taxed heavy for … [Read more...]
To Pothole or not to pothole?
In the UK, you might be surprised to find out that potholes are not considered to be such unless they are deeper than 4cm. This comes to light as various local authorities are trying to cut back on expenses with respect to road repairs unless they are deeper than 4cm. Road management is suffering from a deficit of around 1 billion Pounds due to road repairs and they are trying … [Read more...]
Texting While Driving – Officially Against the Rule
In Most states in the US, texting is now considered a traffic violation with a hefty $1,800 fine that is causing much of a stir. Drivers argue that there are other more dangerous activities that are just as accident causing as texting such as; turning to get a fallen toy to stop a baby crying, tuning the radio, watching you favorite movie on the LCD screen which is part of … [Read more...]