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The Silver Tsunami and Its Impact on Driving Safety: A Challenge for Texas Municipal Courts

A dozen years ago, TMCEC presented a class on the “Silver Tsunami,” a term describing the growing wave of older adults in our population. The wave continues to grow and the implications for public safety, especially driving safety, are becoming more evident. This demographic shift is raising important questions for municipal courts across the state.Continue reading “The Silver Tsunami and Its Impact on Driving Safety: A Challenge for Texas Municipal Courts”

Is Technology the Answer to Speeding Fatalities?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding caused 11,258 United States traffic fatalities in 2020. Some traffic fatalities may simply be unavoidable. For example, a cautious, law-abiding driver hits a patch of invisible black ice and loses control of his vehicle. Speeding fatalities, on the other hand, are the result of a consciousContinue reading “Is Technology the Answer to Speeding Fatalities?”