Streetsblog1 month agoNew York CityHot Pursuit: NYPD Chases Still Surging Unleashing Danger on City Streets - Streetsblog New York CityDrivers seek to avoid NYPD chases, leading to a surge despite risks and past media coverage. [ more ]
The Verge1 month agoCarsTesla vehicles kept crashing even after the Autopilot software updates, NHTSA saysNHTSA revealed 20 Tesla crashes while Autopilot engaged post-recall due to driver inattention issues and insufficient warning systems. [ more ]
Independent.ie4 months agoDigital lifeViral videos of Tesla drivers wearing VR headsets while driving spark alarmViral videos of people driving Teslas while wearing Apple's Vision Pro headsets have raised concerns among authorities. US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a warning, emphasizing that drivers must be fully engaged in the driving task at all times. [ more ]
The Verge1 month agoCarsTesla vehicles kept crashing even after the Autopilot software updates, NHTSA saysNHTSA revealed 20 Tesla crashes while Autopilot engaged post-recall due to driver inattention issues and insufficient warning systems. [ more ]
Independent.ie4 months agoDigital lifeViral videos of Tesla drivers wearing VR headsets while driving spark alarmViral videos of people driving Teslas while wearing Apple's Vision Pro headsets have raised concerns among authorities. US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a warning, emphasizing that drivers must be fully engaged in the driving task at all times. [ more ]
Miami Herald5 months agoLawYou're warned, Florida cops say. Now you can be fined for speeding next to disabled carsFlorida law now requires drivers to move over or slow down when they see any stopped vehicle on the side of the road. The new law covers a wide range of vehicles, including law enforcement, emergency, sanitation, and utility service vehicles. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune5 months agoChicagoLetters: Uber and Lyft drivers need safety protections. The City Council can make that happen.Driving for Uber and Lyft in Chicago can be dangerous, with recent incidents of harassment, attacks, and even shootings of drivers. Ride-sharing drivers in Chicago earn an average of $13 per hour, which is less than the city's minimum wage. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee6 days agoCaliforniaDo I have to slow down in construction zones without crews present? What California law saysDrivers must adhere to posted speed limits and safety signs in highway construction zones, even when workers are not present. [ more ]