[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Lobbying for speed limit increases
I know of two organizations fighting on behalf of reasonable drivers: RADAR which mainly tackles radat detector issues (they are after all heavily supported by RD manufacturers) and the the National Motorists Association (NMA). Their main goal is fighting for reasonable traffic laws (ie. higher speed limits). Besides putting out info in a quarterly newsletter they also lobby at national and state level. They also provide some assistance in fighting speeding tickets, including I believe paying the cost of one ticket a year if a member contests the charge and loses (only restriction I think is that you must have been a member for one year at least). Would double-check info: Their membership phone number is 1800 882 2785. I don't remember how much membership dues are, but they are reasonable. They will also rent out to you a legal resource kit for going to court that has a collection of "how to materials" that help somewhat in preparing to go to court. I joined them after getting my first ticket courtesy of a NY state revenue enhancement officer who liberally interpreted the capabilities of his radar unit. Good luck, and don't forget to check your six! Guillermo S. Christensen Mclean, Virginia '84 Audi 4000S Quattro '93 BMW 325is On 31 Mar 1995 glen.powell@smc.com wrote: > If anyone here on the list is active in NRA politicking or lobbying, they > would be a GREAT place to start in looking for advice, etc. on how to > accomplish change in our speed laws & regs. > > Just a side note, I was looking at the insurance points structure in NH > just last week. > > Fatal accident or over $5000 in damage: 2 points > Accident under $5000 in damage: 1 point > Various "violations" including speeding: up to*4* points > > Get a moving violation, up to 4 points, take a life, only 2...... > > Where the F__K are our priorities?
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