Over 3 Million Tickets Dismissed
I always thought of a pedestrian as a carless (and possibly homeless) person. One part of me feels sorry for them (and their aching feet), while the other part of me feels envious of them. Envious of the money they save by NOT paying for gasoline, NOT making a car payment, NOT paying for insurance…
DetailsMy Grandfather was a truck driver. Casey Graham was ornery, Irish-American and a big drinker. Which wouldn’t go over well the current commercial driver license requirements . Back in those days, in wasn’t uncommon to see a truck driver traveling two days with no sleep. Or, in my Grandfather Casey’s case, with a hangover to…
DetailsIf I got pulled over by the police (and I hope I didn’t just jinx myself), the last thing I would do would be to tell them I teach defensive driving and get a 45 minute lecture. Being a traffic officer is not a job I would wish for. Pulling people over all day long…
DetailsI was listening to a talk radio station in my car. Apparently, a study has been conducted regarding animals that mate for life. I was a bit surprised that this particular study is being funded, while a much more important study, why people don’t mate for life, is still left unsolved. Bitter… party of one.…
DetailsWe have two cars in our household now. And there is a lot to be said for that good old roadside assistance we have through our auto insurance policy. In Texas, there is also an 800 number printed on the back of our Texas Drivers License specifically for roadside assistance and emergencies, and it’s free.…
DetailsI can remember when the turn signal, the horn, the brake lights and even the hazard lights were all communication tools. Now, using them seems to either make people angry or encourages them to drive more aggressively toward you. Even the sunroof is no longer only used to enjoy the pleasant weather. It is now used…
DetailsHave you lived your entire life, never doing a darned thing for anyone? Well, shame on you and here’s your chance to make it up to everyone. In the end, you could do so by gifting them with life. By donating your organs and tissue you can give up to 8 people a fresh lease…
DetailsYou know, the best things in life are free. And that’s why I shoplift. During National Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs September 16-22, there will be free (you heard it) safety seat check-ups. These check ups will be offered during the last day of the event for the Save Me With A Seat program…
DetailsThere are many “universal” signs. For example, the peace sign is known world-wide. And, least we forget the infamous finger (which is one half of the peace sign), the shape of a stop sign (octagon), the colors red (stop), yellow (yield/caution) and green (go/proceed). While safety is knowledge, knowledge is power and that knowledge may…
DetailsI must admit, I’m pretty good at avoiding things. Mostly, I avoid bill collectors. And, I’ve been an expert at avoiding marriage. But the one avoidance that makes me really beam…I have avoided having an automobile collision for almost 17 years. I’ve had my share of collisions over the years. The last two were both…
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