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Law
 Websites presented in alphabetical order CARS: Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety 
 This site's focus is on "working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse." It provides a summary of recent safety legislation, links to government and consumer sources for researching vehicle reliability before purchasing, tips on how to avoid buying a known lemon, and past issues of the California Auto Lemon Index. Note: some portions of the site have not been updated since 2000, but overall the information is current. http://www.carconsumers.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Oct 15, 2002 Lemon Car Page
Information about automotive Lemon Laws including specific codes and strategies for making a lemon law claim. http://www.defect.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Industries Last updated May 14, 2002 Lemon Law Information and Sites
A directory of state-by-state motor vehicle warranty, or "lemon," laws. http://www.123car.com/lemon/lemonbystate.html Topics: Automobiles, Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Industries Last updated May 16, 2005 New Legislation Will Enable Consumers to Compare Vehicle Emissions
Brief 2007 announcement about New York "legislation designed to increase consumer awareness about greenhouse gas emissions. This law requires that automobile manufacturers affix a 'global warming index' sticker to new cars and passenger trucks beginning in the 2010 model year, detailing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions." The announcement notes that New York "will model its labeling standards based on those set by California." From the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. http://www.dec.ny.gov/environmentdec/36833.html Topics: Automobiles, Environment Last updated Sep 17, 2008 Put Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives
This September 2008 press release describes the results from a report that concludes that increasing the minimum licensing age of drivers "would substantially reduce crashes involving teen drivers." Topics include New Jersey (which requires drivers to be 17), Victoria, Australia (licensing age of 18), and driving age versus experience. Also includes a list of minimum driving ages in U.S. and other countries. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr090908.html Topics: Automobiles Last updated Sep 17, 2008 Q&A: Motorcycle Helmet Use Laws
Questions and answers about motorcycle riders wearing helmets for protection. "Helmets are the principal countermeasure for reducing crash-related head injuries, the leading cause of death among unhelmeted riders." Topics include effectiveness of helmets, drawbacks to helmet use, history of helmet use in the U.S., helmet use and health care costs, and a list of other countries with mandatory helmet laws. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. http://www.iihs.org/research/qanda/helmet_use.html Topics: Automobiles Last updated Jun 20, 2006 Risky Ride: More Motorcycle Deaths Fuel Debate Over Helmet Laws
Discussion and statistics about motorcycle helmet laws in the U.S. "Safety advocates say such laws save lives and money, but bikers who oppose the laws say they represent a threat to personal freedom." Features a Motorcycle Accident Database (with state and county data), charts on motorcycle deaths from 1993-2006 and when motorcycle deaths are most likely to occur, motorcycle safety tips, video clips, and related material. From Gannett News Service. http://gns.gannettonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=MOTORCYCLE Topics: Automobiles, Transportation Last updated Aug 13, 2008 State Law Facts
Summaries of state laws concerning use of cellular phones while driving, child restraint/belt use, helmet use, alcohol-impaired driving, licensing renewal for older drivers, restrictions on riding in the cargo area of pickup trucks, and other driving laws. Also includes summaries of decisions on automated enforcement (such as red light and speed cameras) and sobriety checkpoints. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. http://www.iihs.org/laws/ Topics: Automobiles, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Apr 15, 2008 |
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