Cars

Stolen Cars and Unpaid Tickets: Oakland Residents Face a Double Trouble Dilemma

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Oakland, California—a city grappling with car theft and parking violations—has recently come under scrutiny after revelations that stolen vehicles are often ticketed for illegal parking. An investigation by an Alameda County grand jury spotlighted this troubling trend, highlighting the frustrations of residents and the challenges faced by city officials. Many Oakland residents have experienced the unsettling reality of discovering their stolen cars have accrued a number of parking violations during their absence. Ricardo Vindiola, an Oakland city employee, explained the arduous process car owners face when reclaiming stolen vehicles, which includes paying towing fees, storage … Read more

Leno’s Law: New Bill Proposes Smog Check Exemptions for California’s Classic Cars

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Owners of vintage vehicles in California could soon see relief from stringent smog-check regulations that make owning newer classic cars more challenging. Senate Bill 712, currently under consideration, aims to amend the state’s existing vehicle emissions laws to exempt classic cars that are 35 years old or older. The legislation, spearheaded by State Sen. Shannon Grove of Bakersfield, seeks to reinstate a rolling exemption, which has not been updated since 2005. As it stands now, only vehicles from the 1975 model year or earlier are exempt from smog checks. The proposed change … Read more

Texas Man Sentenced to 40 Years for 2021 Amarillo Shooting Rampage That Left One Dead, Four Cars Targeted

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AMARILLO, Texas — After deliberating for four hours, a jury in Potter County sentenced a man to a substantial prison term for his involvement in a series of violent incidents that transpired in 2021. The convicted, David Lee Winfield, faces over four decades behind bars for multiple shootings, including a fatal attack that claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman. Winfield was found guilty of killing Laura Etta Ashley, who was shot in her car on NW 15th Avenue in Amarillo in September 2021. In addition to the murder, Winfield was also involved in shootings … Read more

Driverless Cars to Windshield Tints: Over 200 New Laws Set to Transform Kentucky This July

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Over 200 new laws are set to be enacted in Kentucky starting July 15, bringing significant changes to various sectors including transportation, public safety, health care, and consumer rights. These laws, recently passed by the state legislature, address a range of issues from the operation of autonomous vehicles to enhanced protections for health care workers. One notable legislation, House Bill 7, will permit autonomous vehicles to operate on Kentucky roads, establishing comprehensive guidelines for this emerging technology. However, heavier vehicles weighing over 62,000 pounds will require a human driver until at least … Read more