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DeFlock Is An Open Source Project That's Mapping Flock Cameras
With hundreds of thousands of surveillance cameras popping up all over the U.S., there's pushback on the efforts to track everyday American's movements.
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Hero Alligator Attacks Fleeing DWI Suspect, Slowing Him Down For The Arrest
After running a Toyota Supra into a concrete barrier, the suspect jumped off the highway, into the swamp, and was promptly attacked by an alligator.
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FTC Is Cracking Down On Dealerships With Nonexistent 'Ghost Car' Listings
Advertisements for cars that don't exist and ads with misleading prices are frustrating car shoppers, but the FTC is putting dealers on notice.
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Why Does Florida Man Always Find Himself Behind The Wheel Of Pure Chaos?
We've all read those 'Florida Man' stories, but is the Sunshine State really such a hotbed for chaotic driving, or is there something else at play here?
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Man Finds Out Slapping A Flight Attendant's Ass To Get Her Attention Will Land You Federal Charges And Maybe 20 Years In Prison
Add this to the "things we didn't think we needed to tell you not to do while on a plane" list.
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New Surveillance Tech Just Dropped That'll Help Cops Track More Than Just Your License Plate
Private companies using smartphone data, RFID chips, and vehicle information to create an "electronic signature" is the next step in tracking your movements.
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Burglary Suspect Makes A Clean Getaway In A Waymo
The thief used a driverless Waymo, complete with 29 cameras, for transportation to and from the scene of a crime, but police still haven't made any arrests.
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A Little Medicinal THC While Driving Is Probably Fine, Australia Decides
If you've got a prescription and you're below Australia's legal limits, driving with a little bit of THC in your system won't necessarily be a deal-breaker.
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Rogue Parakeet Carries Out Potentially Unstoppable Campaign Of Car Damage
Scotland's nature agency, was unsure why the parrot would be eating or dismantling the rubber parts of car, but offered a few theories as to why.
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Choosing Between Apple AirTags And GPS Trackers For Your Vehicle
There are several factors to consider when picking a system that helps you secure your vehicle, but cost and effectiveness are probably the two most important.
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Graduate's Stolen Camaro ZL1 Recovered, Immediately Stolen Again
After having the same Camaro ZL1 stolen twice, the owners say they'll likely move on to a different vehicle, even if theirs is recovered.
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Crossing Guard Earns Ice Cream Treat After Saving Citizen From Crash
After pulling someone out from under playground equipment, the crossing guard made sure to get himself well-deserved a soft serve cone.
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Pickup Truck Driver Moves 'Road Closed' Sign, Immediately Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete
The pickup truck driver who tried to drive through the construction area eventually had to be pulled out of the axle-deep concrete by a tow truck.
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Insurance Can Cover You If Your Whole Car's Stolen, But What About Parts Or Belongings?
A stolen car is usually covered by whatever vehicle-specific insurance policy you have, but things get complicated with specific parts or personal belongings.
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Florida Man Sentenced After Hitting 150 MPH On His Motorcycle During A High Speed Chase
The rider, who already had eight license suspensions, caught the attention of officers with a tucked license plate and some illegal lane splitting.
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U.S. Attorney's Office Charges 11 People In Massive Multi-Million-Dollar Fake Temporary License Plate Scheme
The alleged criminal plot used to avoid tolls and fines spans several states, with over 100,000 fake temporary license plates being printed in the last decade.
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Forget Becoming An Auto Journalist, The CIA's Job Benefits Sound Way Better
If this is the first time you're learning that automakers don't hand out gold bars on press trips, I'm sorry. At this point, we don't even get thumb drives.
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Cop Tickets Woman For Holding Cell Phone In A Right Hand That Doesn't Exist [Update]
At first, she has a good sense of humor about it. After all, she doesn't have a right hand, the officer must have made a mistake. Now she's going to trial.
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Police Seize Stolen Corvette After Pursuit, Driver Claims It's His And Steals It Back From Impound Lot
On top of the charges from the initial police pursuit, the driver is now facing charges for breaking into the impound lot and stealing the car a second time.
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Flock License Plate Readers Drive Small Town Into A State Of Emergency
Troy has 26 cameras across the city, but neither the citizens of Troy nor the city council were consulted about the money required to fund the cameras.
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App That Might Allow Users To Bypass Emissions Controls Used As Justification For Federal Privacy Overreach
The DOJ has subpoenaed tech giants Apple and Google in an attempt to get user information on a device that could be used to defeat emissions controls.
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Airbag Thefts Are On The Rise, Because Apparently They're Really Easy To Steal
Massive recalls started a domino effect that led to a huge demand for airbags, and not enough supply. So now, theft of the hot commodity is on the rise.
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How Ford Designed Its Capless Fuel Filler To Reduce Gasoline Theft
Capless fuel fillers are becoming increasingly common, thanks partly to the efforts of Ford. But what has the Blue Oval done to keep thieves away from your gas?
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Florida Man Had 'No Remorse' After Shooting At Car That Brake Checked Him
Several shots were fired, putting holes in the windshield of the victim's car, as well as through the back seat where a child booster seat was located.
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PennDOT Screwed Up Thousands Of Road Tests And Is Making Drivers Retake It
PennDOT says the affected motorists will have to swap their licenses for learner's permits should they be unable to retest, which is a big setback.
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Salvage Yard Finds Nine Pounds Of Meth Stashed Inside A Junk Car's Door
The car had been on the lot for a year when a customer removed a door panel to discover the first bag of meth, followed by several more inside the other door.
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The Best Way To Prevent Drunk Driving Is To Use Confiscated Corvettes To Promote Awareness Says Long Island Police
The C8 in question has just around 3,000 miles on its odometer, so the repeat DWI offender must have only taken it out on special occasions.
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