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Killer Drunk-Driver Gets 15-30 years	18 Jan 2008 01:02 GMT	5
He deserved execution but this at least is a substantial penalty. Judging by his name, he's a mexican-american. All mexicans are serial drunk drivers. http://www.woodtv.com/global/story.asp?s=7622584
Scott, go car shopping at lake oroville	17 Jan 2008 20:22 GMT	4
http://cbs13.com/local/oroville.lake.abandoned.2.629840.html
My New Commuter Car	17 Jan 2008 17:04 GMT	20
I expect to see a SIGNIFICANT decrease in MFFY behavior when I'm driving this beast! http://i5.tinypic.com/7xxfjo6.jpg
Whats worse than a DUI who kills? One who amputates both your legs	17 Jan 2008 05:49 GMT	1
http://tinyurl.com/32bdd9 Bail set at $10,000 in drunk driving crash where Plattsmouth man lost both legs By John Ferak, Omaha World-Herald 01/15/2008
Basketballer Lebron James Pleads Not Guilty to Doing 101 mph on Freeway	17 Jan 2008 05:22 GMT	17
Apparently the crime occurred two weeks ago but the press sat on the story until now. Anyone who drives 100 mph is a kid-killer. If he's convicted he should be locked up forever. http://www.wmur.com/sports/15043261/detail.html
New Radar Detectors Give Speed Freaks a Rush	17 Jan 2008 04:37 GMT	15
"As Police Step Up Surveillance, Scofflaw Drivers Fight Back With a High-Tech Arsenal" Wall Street Journal article: http://easyurl.net/RadarDetectors
Yet Another Made-Up Transportation Term	16 Jan 2008 22:17 GMT	17
Another new term, "Pat Raftered," enters the lexicon alongside "Viatologist" and "Federal Route." Can anyone explain the etymology of this term? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_congestion
Decent AM reception on aftermarket audio unit?	16 Jan 2008 19:10 GMT	13
Can anyone recommend an aftermarket in-dash unit with CD/mp3 player, auxiliary input, iPod ready, and preferably bluetooth (GPS not needed) that actually receives a clear AM radio signal? My AM radio experiences with aftermarket products has not been the best. Thanks.
Traffic cam in Calgary, local photos	16 Jan 2008 18:01 GMT	7
Hi Viatologists, The Calgary Herald now has local traffic cameras from around town! Hotspots available include the major routes for the metropolitan area: Trans-Canada Highway, Deerfoot Trail Southeast (Primary Provincial
Lady Driven!	16 Jan 2008 15:06 GMT	1
http://www.ocregister.com/news/harris-willits-control-1959077-felony-westbound Woman in jail after crash that killed two A 27-year-old woman is behind bars after she lost control of her SUV Saturday morning resulting in the death of her baby daughter and
If you were to restore a classic as an alternative t o a Yaris...	16 Jan 2008 14:10 GMT	29
As newer cars appeal to me less and less, and gas prices rise more and more, I've been considering my next vehicle. It's probably a couple years off, as I am in a decent situation right now with carpooling, riding and driving, but I like to plan ahead, and this particular
More Solutions for Traffic Congestion	16 Jan 2008 05:05 GMT	9
http://moderntransit.org/solution.html 1) Implement employee parking cash-out (equalizing the parking subsidy). This would have an immediate impact of reducing car commuting by 25%.
A very nice public service announcement regarding driving while influenced...	16 Jan 2008 05:00 GMT	1
http://tinyurl.com/ak3d3 Signature Sarcasm is my sword Apathy is my shield
CNN: Slow drivers beware	16 Jan 2008 03:38 GMT	64
If you can view CNN video in Shockwave Flash, this is a good one: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/01/09/ross.ok.slow.drivers.beware.ktul The LLBs in Oklahoma may be disappearing this year.
VA, abusive driver fee for bicyclist going 'too fast'	16 Jan 2008 02:58 GMT	10
http://www.wavy.com/Global/story.asp?S=7606895 http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/21/2170.asp <...> "Safe drivers with only minor traffic infractions or occasional speeding