http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:29:32 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:53:15 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d13-San-Francisco-Bay-Bridge-driver-crackdown?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner As a result of nearly 50 accidents and one tragic death since the Bay Bridge reopened from recent renovations,The California Highway Patrol has begun a long overdue "crackdown" on the Bay Bridge. The problematic drivers, specifically the... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:53:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d13-San-Francisco-Bay-Bridge-driver-crackdown?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d8-San-Francisco-Bay-Bridge-Drivers?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner Yesterday, Saturday November 7th I drove across the Bay Bridge, encountered the “S” curve coming and going without incident primarily due to the fact that I reduced my speed to the posted 40 miles per hour speed limit. I had seen many ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:18:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d8-San-Francisco-Bay-Bridge-Drivers?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d6-California-without-Traffic-School?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner According to the California Highway Patrol an estimated 3 million moving violations are issued each year, that’s not even factoring citations issued by local and county law enforcement agencies, each moving violation nets an average fine of ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:20:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d6-California-without-Traffic-School?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d26-San-Franciscos-selective-enforcement-of-the-motor-vehicle-code?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner In today’s San Francisco Chronicle Columnists Phil Matier and Andrew Ross wrote an article on how the San Francisco cops will no longer impound cars of drivers who are “pulled over” for the first time who are  found operatin... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:23:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d26-San-Franciscos-selective-enforcement-of-the-motor-vehicle-code?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d16-San-Francisco-Pedestrians-and-Motorists?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi               Is it a “love –hate thing” or according to Chronicle Columnist C.W. Nevius, in his October 15th article it’s all about &l... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:56:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d16-San-Francisco-Pedestrians-and-Motorists?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Storm--Driving-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner  www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi  Tailgating, blocking intersections, being in a hurry and failing to consider wet slippery roads, along with limited visibility seemed to characterize the commute into the City this morning. The firs... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:19:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Storm--Driving-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d11-San-Francisco-Munis-attempt-at-Pedestrian-Safety?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner   www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/cityinsider/detailAs if a sign really matters, Rachel Gordon’s blog in The San Francisco Gate’s(SF Chronicle) City Insider section on October 10, 2009 illustrates a belief that San Francisco d... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:38:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d11-San-Francisco-Munis-attempt-at-Pedestrian-Safety?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d4-San-Francisco-Drivers-and-Bicyclists?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner  Have you seen me, I’m all over the place. I have dedicated lanes to “ride in” and even though in the California Vehicle Code I have to follow the same “Rules of the Road” as motorists or motorcycle riders, I really... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:30:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d4-San-Francisco-Drivers-and-Bicyclists?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d22-San-Francisco-drivers-and-a-technology-edge?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi  Driving technology to break the law or a tool to operate a motor vehicle more efficiently ?  According to Demian Bulwa's article in today's San Francisco Chronicle the latest "GPS" (Global Posi... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:32:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d22-San-Francisco-drivers-and-a-technology-edge?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d19-San-Franciscos-worst-drivers-where-are-they?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner  This is something we have encountered time and time again; we can’t expect the Police to be there to deal with this, so it’s up to us. What do we encounter and  where and how do we respond to it.Starting with the drivers, are t... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:20:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d19-San-Franciscos-worst-drivers-where-are-they?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d3-San-Francisco-Traffic-Schools-Held-Hostage-II?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner    Some time ago I wrote an article on what appeared to be a lawsuit against The "Traffic Schools in San Francisco" and a few in the north end of San Mateo County. The law suit alleged “discrimination” with a prospect... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:59:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d3-San-Francisco-Traffic-Schools-Held-Hostage-II?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Bay-Area-Drivers-school-starts-soon-pay-attention?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner It’s August and within a few weeks school will be starting. Parents and drivers make sure you pay attention to the following: School zones, The speed limit is  25 mph traffic when chidlren are present Parents: dropping their kids... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:03:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Bay-Area-Drivers-school-starts-soon-pay-attention?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Driving-in-the-Bay-area-a-hidden-revenue-source?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner    Do you like to drive? you will certainly pay for it in more ways then you can imagine, with higher parking fees, a new city surcharge on the registration of your car(blog insider article) increased parking fines for expired meters or no... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:06:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Driving-in-the-Bay-area-a-hidden-revenue-source?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d1-San-Francisco-drivers-and-cell-phones?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner It's been a year since the hands free cell phone law came into effect and according to the links posted below from San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Ryan Kim and San Diego Union Tribune writer Steve Schmidt cell phone use and the amount of ci... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:43:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d1-San-Francisco-drivers-and-cell-phones?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d29-California-Dmv-fee-for-service-only?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner Driving fees? we all pay them and Dmv is still funded by the State of California. In order to pay for all they do why can't this branch of government be strictly " fee for service" only, without any kind of taxpayer subsidy. They collect fees to regu... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:30:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d29-California-Dmv-fee-for-service-only?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d26-San--Francisco-Vanishing-limosuine-service--ll?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner  Some time ago I had written a story about the vanishing limousine  service and how they had been harassed, had their vehicles impounded and in many instances treated as if they were predatory criminals. According to the following link from... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:39:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d26-San--Francisco-Vanishing-limosuine-service--ll?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d10-San-Francisco-transit-refunds--for-poor-service?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner    We are constantly reminded of budget cuts, increased taxes and this is evident in transportation, not only as a motorist but someone who rides mass transit and has to encounter delays, broken equipment on aging systems, which is BART an... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:31:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d10-San-Francisco-transit-refunds--for-poor-service?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d22-California-Dmv-revenue-enhancement-opportunity?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner . Competition for the dollar seems to be  fierce, recent legislation was passed directing  taxpayers to pay more for basic services, making the cost of  day to day living  nearly impossible to reach.Customer driven business based... Fri, 22 May 2009 15:29:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d22-California-Dmv-revenue-enhancement-opportunity?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d18-San-Franciscos-vanishing--limousine--services?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner IHave you noticed it seems to be  harder to find a limousine. What ever happened to the days when a doorman or a desk clerk at a hotel could arrange for a limo,  to transfer a group of individuals  to the airport or out for a night on... Mon, 18 May 2009 13:16:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d18-San-Franciscos-vanishing--limousine--services?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m4d19-The-Great-Recession-II?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner   Surviving the challenge as a single parent with two kids, is a  work in progress.I want to share with you some of the steps I have taken so far,. Money well spent, perhaps or just a few things that have worked so far.   ... Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:11:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1792-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner~y2009m4d19-The-Great-Recession-II?cid=exrss-SF-Drivers-Education-Examiner