Steve Vacarro
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Driver Safety Laws: An Old Approach That’s Worth Reviving
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In the aftermath of a crash, we inevitably ask: How can a dangerous driver be kept off the road? It seems that the entire automobile transportation regime is aimed at keeping the driver behind the wheel. Absent impairment or flight from the scene of the crash, police quickly conclude that “no criminality is suspected.” The […]
Bringing Auto Safety Standards Into the 21st Century
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The U.S. auto industry presents a striking paradox. On the one hand, manufacturers design and engineer for passenger safety, incorporating features such as airbags designed to protect passengers even in the face of serious human error. On the other, manufacturers almost entirely disregard the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists who foreseeably will be struck […]
Traffic Violence: The Biggest Mass Tort
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SF editor’s note: Today we’re sharing an edition of Streetsblog New York City’s new “Street Justice” column that examines how the law, the courts, and the police affect street safety. Street Justice is written by Steve Vaccaro and Adam White, two attorneys who’ve been valuable sources for Streetsblog NYC over the years, adding an expert legal perspective […]