Wyoming Does't Exploit Motorists

[manfromnevada]

Just saw this on the 10pm news out of Rapid City (KOTA):
http://www.kotatv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10622006

Study: KOTA Territory doesn't exploit motorists
Posted: June 30, 2009 05:01 PM MDT
Rachael Embler

When you're traveling this holiday, staying close to home might be a good idea.

According to the National Motorists Association study, KOTA Territory is at the bottom of the list when it comes to exploiting motorists.

This national drivers' rights group bases their study on several criteria like traffic laws, enforcement practices, and treatment of traffic ticket defendants.

While New Jersey is the worst state because of its toll roads, roadblocks, and speed traps, the best state is Wyoming, with Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota not far behind.

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South Dakota ranks 42nd in 'exploitation of motorists', North Dakota ranks 45th, Nebraska ranks 47th, and Montana 48th.

[Paul Bonneau]

Thanks Mac. I passed this on to Jason Sorens.

[Liberty101]

Full list: http://www.motorists.org/rankings/

Criteria:
1) Speed Traps Per Capita (# of speed traps listed on www.speedtrap.org indexed to population)
2) Does the state have "driver responsibility" fees?
3) Does the state have mayor's courts?
4) Does the state authorize the use of roadblocks?
5) What are the freeway speed limits?
6) Does the state have red-light cameras?
7) Does the state have speed cameras?
Are there toll roads in the state?
9) Is a jury trial available for traffic violations?
10) Is trial by declaration (asserting a defense in writing without appearing in court) available?
11) Is the state a member of the Non-Resident Violator Compact?
12) Is the state a member of the Driver's License Compact?
13) Are radar detectors banned in the state?
14) Does the state have a primary seat belt law?
15) Are there adult helmet laws in the state?
16) Are there move-over laws in the state?
17) Is cell phone use banned?