Rules of the Road - CarScoops

Gas Pump Skimmers Are Still A Problem, Here's How You Can Spot Them

Gas pump skimmers are getting harder to spot. Discover the telltale visual cues, broken security seals, and physical checks to protect your card.

Want To Drive America's Fastest Speed Limit? Here's Where To Go

You can legally hit 85 mph if you know where to go. Here is where to find the fastest stretch of highway in America, and it's 100% legal.

The 4-Gallon Minimum Fuel Rule Explained: Which Fuel Does It Apply To?

Some gas stations have a requirement to dispense 4 gallons of fuel at a minimum. Why is that? Does it exist solely to charge more for gas?

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If You've Seen A Speed Limit Sign With A Red Border, Here's What It Means

Driving through Lone Star State corridors? Discover how TxDOT gives drivers a final courtesy warning by using red-bordered speed limit signs.

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Why Do Some Highway Stripes Alternate Between Black And White?

White paint disappears on sunny concrete. Discover how highway engineers use black contrast borders to make lane lines pop in glare and rain.

Police Say Two Stolen Hyundais May Connect To Nearly Two Dozen Nashville Thefts

Two stolen Hyundais, three stolen guns, and five arrests capped a Nashville operation that police say could yield more charges

French Police Bust A Man Driving His Porsche 911 At 194 MPH

The 991.1 GT3 has a top speed of 195 mph (314 km/h), and this driver almost hit that mark

Nine Sentenced Over Car Theft Ring Who Went To Street Takeovers

Sentences for convicted members of this crime ring vary six months up to 96 months behind bars

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NHTSA Moves To Finally Modernize Headlight Standards

Federal regulators are revisiting vehicle lighting standards, with public comments due November 9

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BMW's M5 Touring Police Car Will Have Criminals Shaking In Their Boots

German police already use BMW 5 Series Touring models, but this M5 takes things to an entirely new level

Federal Circuit Judge Rules Monthlong Warrantless License Plate Tracking Unconstitutional

A massive methamphetamine bust in Oklahoma could have major implications on how license plate reader data is used

Florida Kicked Flock Cameras Off State Roads, Then Police Found A Pretty Obvious Loophole

Police are keeping Flock cameras aimed at Florida highways by relocating them onto municipal and private property

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Self-Driving Tech Was Supposed To Be Safer, Experts Say It May Bring More Risks

Could self-driving tech actually bring with it more risks?

This Rivian Fire Is A Brutal Reminder Not To Charge EVs With Extension Cords

A witness says an extension cord overheated while charging the R1S before flames spread to the home

Report Shows Vehicle Repair Costs Have Risen Twice As Much As Inflation

A new report says that the tech needed to repair new cars means that repair bills have increased by 60 percent compared to 2019

This City Credits Flock Cameras With Solving Murders, But Pulling The Plug Anyway

Police in Moline, Illinois say Flock cameras helped solve serious crimes, but growing privacy concerns and declining public confidence proved more important

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British Traffic Officers Testing Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV For Highway Duty

Hyundai and the UK's National Highways are evaluating the 385-mile all-electric Ioniq 9s for frontline service

Police Arrest Four And Seize Race Car Following Illegal Drag Race In NY

Police say they caught four men leaving an illegal street race with a competition car riding on a trailer

You'd Hate To Be The Owner Of This Range Rover Sport Built On February 16

A PCM issue has resulted in the recall of just a single vehicle for Land Rover.

Cadillac's Optiq Wants To Munch Your Fingers

GM is recalling almost 30,000 of the EVs because the power window’ anti-pinch system might not spot an obstruction

Dashcam Shows Street Racer Hitting 107 MPH In A 35-MPH Zone

Excellent police work in Washington avoided a high-speed chase and still nabbed the reckless drivers of a Porsche 911 and Audi R8

This Stellantis Patent Lets An EV Ditch Its Battery And Drive Away

Stellantis has patented a system that can physically eject an EV’s high-voltage battery during an emergency

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Fraudster Convicted Of Financing A Corvette With Stolen Identity And Fake $14,000 Check

Is a 42-month sentence severe enough for someone involved in a complex car dealership theft ring that used stolen identities?

Researcher Maps 300,000 Flock Devices, Then Flock Tries To Take It Down

Apparently, the watchers don't like being watched

Class Action Lawsuit Targets GM's Complaint-Ridden CVT

The lawsuit alleges GM's CVT has a defective clutch regulator and valve body

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Feds Say 11-Person Theft Ring Stole A Chevelle SS, Race Cars And An Indy Car

The alleged haul included a Chevelle SS 454, vintage race cars, an Indy car and 20 Bultaco motorcycles

CHP Just Rolled Out Its Last Chevy Camaro Police Car

The Chevy Camaro has been out of production since 2023, but somehow the California Highway Patrol just put one in service as a police car.