Group Identifies States Least and Most Friendly to Motorists
05-21-2009, 09:40 AM
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Group Identifies States Least and Most Friendly to Motorists
The National Motorists Association (NMA) yesterday rated all fifty states based on their friendliness toward the motoring public. By analyzing laws and speed trap patterns, the group measured each state's dependence on the motoring public as a source of state and local revenue.
"It is not exactly a well kept secret that many traffic laws, enforcement practices and traffic courts are more about generating revenue and political posturing than they are about traffic safety," NMA President Jim Baxter said in a statement. "During holidays, like the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, we're bombarded with messages about intensified enforcement, 'click it or ticket,' and horrendous fines when in fact most vacation-related traffic accidents are caused my inattention, distraction and fatigue. However, these are accident causes that don't generate much in the way of government revenue, so instead our highways are overrun with unmarked police cars and ticket cameras."
The following were the top-ten worst states from the motorist's perspective:
1. New Jersey
2. Ohio
3. Maryland
4. Louisiana
5. New York
6. Illinois
7. Delaware
8. Virginia
9. Washington
10. Massachusetts
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The five states where motorists will find the most fair treatment are Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska and Kentucky. View the full list on the NMA website.
http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/27/2783.asp
"It is not exactly a well kept secret that many traffic laws, enforcement practices and traffic courts are more about generating revenue and political posturing than they are about traffic safety," NMA President Jim Baxter said in a statement. "During holidays, like the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, we're bombarded with messages about intensified enforcement, 'click it or ticket,' and horrendous fines when in fact most vacation-related traffic accidents are caused my inattention, distraction and fatigue. However, these are accident causes that don't generate much in the way of government revenue, so instead our highways are overrun with unmarked police cars and ticket cameras."
The following were the top-ten worst states from the motorist's perspective:
1. New Jersey
2. Ohio
3. Maryland
4. Louisiana
5. New York
6. Illinois
7. Delaware
8. Virginia
9. Washington
10. Massachusetts
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The five states where motorists will find the most fair treatment are Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska and Kentucky. View the full list on the NMA website.
http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/27/2783.asp
05-21-2009, 10:07 AM
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05-21-2009, 10:12 AM
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yeah but i seriously thought for sure we'd crack the top 10..i mean, we have people out here that seem to be trying really freakin' hard to get up that list...
Example: Last night i saw some guy bust a U-Turn......on a one way street....IN TRAFFIC
...I'm still trying to figure out that one.
Example: Last night i saw some guy bust a U-Turn......on a one way street....IN TRAFFIC
...I'm still trying to figure out that one.
05-21-2009, 11:19 AM
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He's as bad as Can
Now I have something to say when asked what is good about Jersey!
New Jersey was singled out for being the first to create a "driver responsibility" speeding ticket tax that generated more than $1 billion in profit since 1994. In 2007, a New Jersey judge imprisoned a motorist for a full month over traffic infractions the man did not commit. A New Jersey appellate court convicted a man who was asleep in a legally parked truck of "driving" under the influence of alcohol (DUI). State lawmakers even considered legislation that would have made it a crime to give the finger to another motorist.
"With its toll roads, roadblocks, and speed traps, New Jersey has left almost no stone unturned when it comes to extracting cash from motorists," NMA explained. "The state has also recently pushed through a red-light camera pilot project at a time when many states are banning the ticket cameras because they've proven to have a negative effect on traffic safety."
New Jersey was singled out for being the first to create a "driver responsibility" speeding ticket tax that generated more than $1 billion in profit since 1994. In 2007, a New Jersey judge imprisoned a motorist for a full month over traffic infractions the man did not commit. A New Jersey appellate court convicted a man who was asleep in a legally parked truck of "driving" under the influence of alcohol (DUI). State lawmakers even considered legislation that would have made it a crime to give the finger to another motorist.
"With its toll roads, roadblocks, and speed traps, New Jersey has left almost no stone unturned when it comes to extracting cash from motorists," NMA explained. "The state has also recently pushed through a red-light camera pilot project at a time when many states are banning the ticket cameras because they've proven to have a negative effect on traffic safety."
05-21-2009, 11:30 AM
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Somehow I knew Washington would make the top ten. State Patrol is the worst right now, I had a friend get pulled over in a riced out Acura. Tell me they're not getting desperate.
05-21-2009, 02:03 PM
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I'm suprised Michigan isn't on there. Half the reason I left that state haha. Er wait is it police force problem or people driving problem? Cuz police harrasment was really bad, but less people total I guess?
While on that note I do love that the 5 police officers were fired for beating that dude when he was already unconcious after being thrown from the flipping van. Criminal or not, thats not how it is done in the country.
While on that note I do love that the 5 police officers were fired for beating that dude when he was already unconcious after being thrown from the flipping van. Criminal or not, thats not how it is done in the country.
05-21-2009, 03:02 PM
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Yeah, whenever I visit the family up there in Plattsmouth, I have to drive to Yutan/Valley also. it's great to go through parts of Bellvue and not worry about getting caught by any cameras. Good times.
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which is kinda sad when you think about it, bellvue cops are the worst in omaha. and second worst in the state IMO, north platte takes the cake.
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woo-hoo #2!!! that doesn't surprise me at all, we have red light cameras even in rinky-dink Middletown. Plus I couldn't tell you the number of times I've been followed around by cops for no good reason. luckily most of the cops here recognize me and leave me alone, but god forbid I should travel to a different city.
05-22-2009, 04:01 AM
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Having grew up in cali and now living in virginia cali is not bad at all, sure they prey on imports and try to ticket for mods but they are very laid back. Where I grew up there was too much traffic to even bother ticketing anyways, can speed when your rolling in a 65. Virginia is pretty bad, mostly the state police and maryland was also when I drove through. The list makes sense in my experience of driving from coast to coast a few times in my life.
