Speed, red-light camera rule revisions approved, pursued in nine states
Speed camera and red-light camera use is a topic of rule revisions approved and pursued at statehouses around the country.
By Keith Goble | May 09, 2024
Category: Washington
State,News
News,State
Nine states approve, pursue speed, red-light camera rule revisions
The use of speed cameras and red-light cameras to issue automated citations are a topic at statehouses around the country.
By Keith Goble | April 16, 2024
News,State
Six states consider idling rule revisions
Vehicle idling rules are the topic of legislation under review at state legislatures from coast to coast.
By Keith Goble | March 15, 2024
News,State
Daylight saving time debated in 30 states
The practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time is under review in many states around the nation and in Washington, D.C.
By Keith Goble | March 11, 2024
News,State
Four states consider idling rule revisions
Revisions to vehicle idling rules are the topic of legislation being considered at statehouses from Vermont to Washington.
By Keith Goble | February 20, 2024
Truck Parking,News,State
Truck parking is focus of legislation in multiple statehouses
State lawmakers around the country are pursuing action that is intended to address concern about a lack of adequate truck parking.
By Keith Goble | February 16, 2024
News,State
State lawmakers in five states look to deter highway protests
Bills in five states and in Washington, D.C., cover concern about highway protests that disrupt and block traffic on roadways.
By Keith Goble | February 14, 2024
News,State,Fuel prices
Washington state initiative intended to reduce fuel prices
Voters in Washington state are likely to decide fate of a controversial cap-and-trade program that is blamed for higher fuel prices.
By Keith Goble | February 13, 2024
News,State
Arizona, Washington state lawmakers look to deter highway protests
Bills in multiple states and in Washington, D.C., address concern about highway protests that disrupt and block traffic on busy roadways.
By Keith Goble | January 23, 2024
News,State
Washington state bill targets graffiti on roads and bridges
A Washington state bill proposes a multi-pronged approach to counter graffiti along roads and bridges throughout the state.
By Keith Goble | January 03, 2024
News,State,Fuel prices
Fuel prices are the focus of Washington state initiative
Voters in Washington state are expected to decide the fate of a controversial cap-and-trade program that is blamed for higher fuel prices.
By Keith Goble | December 14, 2023
News,State,Federal
U.S. DOT program awards $34 million to 10 states
A total of 10 states were awarded funds through the U.S. DOT Advanced Digital Construction Management System grant program.
By Land Line Media | November 22, 2023
Federal,News,State
California, Teamsters petition FMCSA about state break rules
California and the Teamsters petitioned FMCSA to reconsider previous decisions to preempt state meal and rest break rules.
By Mark Schremmer | November 21, 2023
News,State
FMCSA accepting rest break petitions through Nov. 13
FMCSA’s window for soliciting petitions regarding California and Washington meal and rest break rules is about to close.
By Mark Schremmer | November 03, 2023
News,State
Washington state lawmaker pursues emissions reduction-related rebates
A Washington state lawmaker wants to reimburse residents for higher fuel costs resulting from a rule established to reduce transportation emissions.
By Keith Goble | September 28, 2023
Federal,News,State
Teamsters lauds FMCSA’s efforts on rest break rules
The Teamsters praised FMCSA for soliciting petitions for waivers from decisions to preempt break rules in California and Washington.
By Mark Schremmer | August 16, 2023
Federal,News,State
Permanent changes to operating hours coming for 6 U.S. ports of entry
Permanent changes in operating hours are coming to six ports of entry along the U.S. northern border. Find out which locations will be impacted.
By Ryan Witkowski | July 28, 2023
News,State
Washington state law to ensure restroom access takes effect
A Washington state law in effect this week is intended to give truck drivers operating in the state assurances for restroom access.
By Keith Goble | July 20, 2023
News,State
Ticket camera rules approved, advance in 11 statehouses
State legislators from Delaware to California are acting to adopt rule changes on the use of speed and red-light cameras.
By Keith Goble | July 07, 2023
News,State
Ticket camera rules addressed in 11 statehouses
State lawmakers from Oregon to Connecticut act to adopt or consider rule changes on the use of speed and red-light cameras.
By Keith Goble | June 06, 2023
OOIDA,News,State
New Washington state law ensures restroom access
A new Washington state law is intended to give truck drivers operating throughout the state assurances for access to restroom facilities.
By Keith Goble | May 16, 2023
News,State
States adopt roundabout rule changes for trucks
Two states have enacted rule changes to permit large trucks to perform a maneuver intended to properly navigate through roundabouts.
By Keith Goble | May 11, 2023
News,State
Ticket camera rules addressed in 12 statehouses
State lawmakers from coast to coast are adopting and considering rule changes on the use of speed and red-light cameras.
By Keith Goble | May 03, 2023
News,State
Multiple states continue pursuit of lane splitting authorization
A topic at statehouses around the country is the legalization of driving motorcycles between traffic lanes in certain circumstances.
By Keith Goble | April 12, 2023
OOIDA,News,State
Ticket camera rules addressed in at least 13 states
State lawmakers from across the country are adopting and considering rule changes on the use of speed and red-light cameras.
By Keith Goble | April 05, 2023