Category: Speed Limits and Speeding

Michael Valentine, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies at 74

An engineer who loved to drive fast, he helped build an industry-altering device that made its debut after the national speed limit of 55 m.p.h. became law.
Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Cars to Warn Speeding Drivers

The legislation would have made California the first state in the nation to require intelligent speed assistance technology in vehicles.
As Teens Take to E-Bikes, Parents Ask: Is This Freedom or Danger?

Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation.
‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks

The e-bike industry is booming, but many vehicles are not legal for teenagers, and accidents are on the rise.
Carmakers Are Pushing Autonomous Tech. This Engineer Wants Limits.

The New York Times – Business:
Missy Cummings, who spent more than a year at the federal auto safety agency, said that drivers were putting too much trust in systems like Tesla’s Autopilot and that regulators needed to restrict their use.

Michael Valentine, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies at 74