Drivetime Mahatma by Frank Fellone

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: No blanket exemptions on ad taxes Dear Mahatma: Repeal sales tax exemptions on billboard and radio advertising. Earmark the revenues for our highways, public transit, pedestrian and bicycle trai... by Frank Fellone - October 10, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Numbers to call on speeders Dear Mahatma: As I drive to work around 5:15 a.m. going south on U.S. 67/167, I am passed by numerous vehicles traveling in the 90-100 mph range and weaving in ... by Frank Fellone - October 3, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: On Issue 1: Nice roads, lasting tax Dear Mahatma: Fight for a toll road versus a tax on the elderly! -- John by Frank Fellone - September 26, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Insurance rates favor law abiders Dear Mahatma: I hope you will continue to write about the consequences of drag racing -- cost of tickets, impound fees, job prospects, court costs and especiall... by Frank Fellone - September 19, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: ATVs not legal, wise on highway Dear Mahatma: The newspaper reports that one person died and two others were injured about 12:35 a.m. in a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle in Greene Coun... by Frank Fellone - September 12, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Widening I-40 plans reach back A persistent concern of the nice people who read this column is the volume of traffic on Interstate 40 from North Little Rock to Memphis. Also the nature of tha... by Frank Fellone - September 5, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Putting up signs is no speedy job Dear Wise One: As a frequent driver between Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas, I was pleasantly surprised to see new 75 mph speed-limit signs on Interstate 40.... by Frank Fellone - August 29, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: In 3 lanes, passing is two-sided Dear Mahatma: Arkansas is now blessed with six lanes on Interstate 40 between Conway and Little Rock. Unfortunately, a few drivers believe they should spread ou... by Frank Fellone - August 22, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Smoothing bumpy ride on to-do list Mr. Drivetime Mahatma: Who is responsible for the repair or replacement of Alcoa Road in Benton? Traveling north across the overpass and turning right to enter ... by Frank Fellone - August 15, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Patience a virtue on off-ramp Dear Mahatma (via phone): I just got off the Interstate 430 north exit at Cantrell Road. The time allotted to off-ramp traffic has resulted in a dangerous backu... by Frank Fellone - August 8, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Tickets for drag racing run gamut Last week's column was about drag racing generally. Today we look at the many drag-racing tickets issued June 6. by Frank Fellone - August 1, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Jail terms, fines await drag racers "Dragstrip Girl" is a 1957 movie about teenagers and fast cars. The movie's poster describes the lead character as "Car Crazy! ... Speed Crazy! ... Boy Crazy!" ... by Frank Fellone - July 25, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Speedsters can indeed be a drag Dear Mahatma: I live above the Interstate 430 bridge. Several times a day, and often at night, I hear cars and motorcycles speeding across the bridge. They retu... by Frank Fellone - July 18, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Cars going overly fast? Stay tuned I am not going to call you any fancy-schmancy name just to get my letter in the newspaper. My question is simple. Interstate 630 is complete yet people pay no a... by Frank Fellone - July 11, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Go right, slowpokes, when safe Dear Mahatma: I would add that in the case of passing a line of trucks that it is impossible to safely merge when the trucks are essentially tailgating each oth... by Frank Fellone - July 4, 2020

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