Human Nature and Speed Limits

Written by Gregory Monte. The Post Office in Oradell, NJ I pass through Oradell, NJ everyday on my two-hour commute from Pennsylvania to New Jersey.  Often, I stop at the local Post Office there to mail letters and packages.  Below are two pictures of that building which I took yesterday: Oradell, NJ Post Office (2020) Oradell, … Continue reading Human Nature and Speed Limits

SPEED … KILLS?

Written by Gregory Monte. NOTE: To give credit where credit is due, today’s post was inspired by some of the information I read in a letter to the editor written by National Motorist Association (NMA) member Tom McCarey. Speed and Accidents Speeding is a major factor in accidents, right?  I mean, that is common knowledge.  Anyone … Continue reading SPEED … KILLS?

Live Free And Die? Seat Belt Use in New Hampshire

Written by Gregory Monte. Yesterday I discussed the case of an individual who was pulled over for a seat belt violation and ended up getting shot by a cop - Seat Belt Ticket Ends in Getting Shot by Cop. When I started doing further research about this issue I found out something that I didn't know - … Continue reading Live Free And Die? Seat Belt Use in New Hampshire

Seat Belt Ticket Ends in Getting Shot by Cop

Written by Gregory Monte. Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold Let me say right up front that when this individual was stopped, he should have just accepted the ticket. As I tell my son, if a cop stops you, open all of your windows, keep your hands on the steering wheel and turn on your … Continue reading Seat Belt Ticket Ends in Getting Shot by Cop

A “Twist” on the MUTCD Traffic Ticket Technicality?

Written by Gregory Monte. I have written almost 20 blog posts showing how to use the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to beat varies types of traffic tickets.  I even offer a free PDF which specifically applies this method so you can see how it all works.  You can find a link to … Continue reading A “Twist” on the MUTCD Traffic Ticket Technicality?

How I Beat a Ridiculous Stop Sign Ticket (Part Two)

This is the second installment by a reader of my blog who unfairly received a stop sign ticket last summer. You can review his initial post here where he describes how/why he got the ticket and his initial search to find a way to beat it. Today he details his use of the Federal Manual … Continue reading How I Beat a Ridiculous Stop Sign Ticket (Part Two)

Racism AND Revenue?

Written by Gregory Monte. NOTE: The second and third installments of How I Beat a Ridiculous Stop Sign Ticket will be posted this Wednesday and Thursday. Over the past several months I have pointed out that Pennsylvania State Police Troop B is way more likely to issue speeding tickets than any other Troop in the state.  … Continue reading Racism AND Revenue?

How I Beat a Ridiculous Stop Sign Ticket (Part One)

This is my first “guest” post.  It was written by a reader of my blog who unfairly received a stop sign ticket.  Rather than simply accepting his fate, however, he decided to fight it.  As you will read, he ultimately won his case. I have divided up his story into three parts and will post … Continue reading How I Beat a Ridiculous Stop Sign Ticket (Part One)

Think a Dash Cam Will Help You Beat a Traffic Ticket? Think Again.

Written by Gregory Monte. I have stressed in numerous blog posts that the only sure-fire way to beat a ticket is to find a technicality in the law that the judge will be forced to accept.  The example I like to use to prove my point is the case of my son’s stop sign ticket.  He … Continue reading Think a Dash Cam Will Help You Beat a Traffic Ticket? Think Again.

A Worrying Trend in Seat Belt Enforcement?

Written by Gregory Monte. On Monday I reported that Pennsylvania State Police Troop B issued way more seat belt violation tickets in 2019 than any of the other Troops: Seat Belt Ticket or Just a Warning? Here is what I concluded in that post: “You would think that no matter where you drive in Pennsylvania, the State … Continue reading A Worrying Trend in Seat Belt Enforcement?