Some drivers are abandoning the vehicles, the country’s dominant mode of transportation, because the fines exceed their value.
Category: Roads and Traffic
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Tesla Recalls About 2.2 Million Electric Vehicles Over Warning Light Font Size
The vehicles were recalled because the font size on a warning lights panel was too small. Tesla will address the issue with a software update.
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America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking
Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.
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Tips for Avoiding Surprise Bills From Electronic Toll Roads
Cashless tolls have reduced traffic jams, but they can also lead to hefty bills for out-of-state drivers. One piece of advice: Promptly pay the bill you get in the mail.
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This Thanksgiving, Here’s What to Know About Holiday Travel
With about 30 million travelers expected to jam U.S. airports this year and storms in the forecast, you may want to take an extra helping of patience, too.
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A Driving Tour of Southern California’s Back Roads
There’s history around every curve on the back roads between Los Angeles and Los Olivos, a 100-mile route that meanders through mountains, canyons and star-studded enclaves.
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What Is an E-Bike, and How Safe Are They?
Surprisingly tricky questions about an increasingly popular vehicle.
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When Trains Block a Road, Local Officials Have Few Options
The federal government has begun offering $3 billion for bridges and tunnels, but many local governments say they cannot take advantage of the money.
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The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories
The New York Times – Business:Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.
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What the Winter Storms in California Mean for Travel
The New York Times – Travel:Ski resorts and wineries may ultimately benefit, but in many areas, impassable stretches of highway and major wind and water damage will take weeks or months to repair.
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Jeremy Renner Is Hospitalized After a ‘Traumatic Injury’
The New York Times – Business:The actor, known for his role as Hawkeye in Marvel’s Avengers movies, was injured while plowing snow, his representative told The Associated Press.