Re: column on vanity plates (April 4): "I just wanted to say that my dad, Robert Barbour, still has the "No Plate" license plate in our garage. It was pretty funny ... Thanks for the story. Read More »

Those trucks and cars with the huge tires have to be breaking some law on bumper heights. Why aren't they stopped? Read More »

Question: My brother-in-law insists I can get out of a traffic citation I received by slightly overpaying the bail amount. He says that the court then has to issue me a refund check for the overage amount, and if I don’t cash it, the case will never get closed and the point will not go on my driver’s record. Is ... Read More »

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, most drivers do not pay attention to speed limit signs. Instead, most people drive at whatever speed over the speed limit they think will not get them a ticket. If you have a tendency to think maximum speed limit signs are more a suggestion than an actual rule, you might want to ... Read More »

Question: What are the rules for handicapped parking? I see people who don’t look handicapped jump out of their vehicles and practically run into stores. — Alberta Trujillo, Victorville Answer: It’s important to remember, Alberta, that you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Some people have disabilities that might not be visible to the naked eye, such as ... Read More »

The primary responsibility of the driver is to operate a motor vehicle safely. The task of driving requires full attention and focus. Cell phone use can distract drivers from this task, risking harm to themselves and others. Therefore, the safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone while driving. Read More »

Q: I always see people driving in the car pool lane with children. I thought the car pool lane was meant for people who are going to an actual job. — Mark Orelia, Claremont A: I get so many letters from people venting about the inequities of who can and cannot use the car-pool lane, I think that I am ... Read More »

Q: Over the years I have driven through many “Daylight Headlight Section” stretches of California highways. I assume that these are done to test the safety of driving with headlights on at all times. If this is true, haven’t there been enough tests to come to a firm conclusion? Ron Matejcek, Claremont A: As a child I remember seeing the ... Read More »

Question: My Leaking Grand Prix When I make left-hand turns. Water pours out over the blower motor onto the passenger floorboard. I just had this problem serviced. Has anyone else had a similar problem? I found someone on another site that had the same problem. Leeker2 Answer: This appears to be a common problem as GM has issued a technical ... Read More »

Question: I just had serpentine belt changed I have a 2000 Grand Prix GT and it has run effortlessly for as long as I’ve had it (0 – 100k miles). 1 week ago, I got the serpentine belt replaced and immediately after picking up my car, I noticed when pushing the gas or going up low grade hill or more, ... Read More »