Category: speeding

Tougher rules on speeding…

It doesn’t really matter which way you look at it, rules have always been and always will be part of our lives. We had rules as kids at home, rules at school, rules at our jobs, rules for activities including sports. No matter where you look, there are rules. Many times, the rules were in…



Driving the speed limit isn’t that bad, is it?

A few communities have installed radar cameras to help slow down traffic. For those who travel through those communities, some are citing this as a cash grab but others are citing it as a way to improve road safety and reduce injuries and fatalities. Which is correct? For more than 30 years that I’ve been…



Short term pleasure for long term suffering

Bungee jumping, skydiving, hang gliding and perhaps even cliff diving will all bring an adrenaline rush for a short period of time with lasting memories, good memories. Doing something for a short period of time that can give you a thrill is something many people add to their bucket list – something they want to…



To those who speed up toward a red light…why?

Sometimes we just need pause to take a breath. Life moves by so quickly that within a split second, it seems to be gone. This is also evident with our driving habits. The next thing you know, all those good driving habits are gone. The thing is, habits never really go away. They just change….



What can really curb speeding on our roads?

It seems like there are a lot more people getting caught for speeding over the past few years than ever before. Or perhaps the news and social media is just letting us know more often. In many jurisdictions the penalty can be quite severe if they’re caught. The key word here is “caught”. Getting caught…




It’s not the road that causes the crash

Raising four kids has taught me a lot. One of those things it taught me is to get my facts straight before I lay blame. It also taught me to do that with other things in life as opposed to jumping to conclusions. Driving is one of those things. Many times I’ve heard how people…



Are you a competitive driver?

I have something to admit; I’m competitive. Many people are and we need to accept that. I love sports and my two sons loves sports as well. I’ve coached all of my four kids in different sports and activities throughout their early lives and I really enjoy it, and so do they. To many people…



Take this moment to learn something

Spending time with my family is a big part of my life. I love my kids and try to do extra little things with them whenever I can. It was such a nice night recently three of my kids decided to come with me on a bike ride. That too turned into a teaching moment….