Tag #Road Safety

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HGV Driver Jailed for 10 Years After Fatal Crash Caused by Pornography Use

Neil Platt, 43, was jailed for 10 years for causing the death of Daniel Aitchison, 46, in a crash on the M58 motorway on May 17, 2024, after being distracted by pornography on his phone.

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Pakistan's New Motor Vehicle Act Aims to Improve Car Safety Standards

Pakistan is implementing a new Motor Vehicle Industry Development Act of 2025 to mandate minimum safety standards for all vehicles manufactured and imported into the country, aiming to reduce the high rate of traffic fatalities.

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Increased Traffic Congestion Near Schools Poses Safety Concerns in the Netherlands

A recent survey reveals that school children are not adapting well to increased traffic near schools, with 10,000 traffic accidents reported between 2014 and 2017, prompting discussions on traffic restrictions and safety measures.

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US Pauses Visas for Foreign Truck Drivers After Fatal Accident

The U.S. State Department is temporarily suspending work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers following a fatal accident caused by an undocumented driver in Florida, prompting investigations into licensing practices and raising concerns about safety and the impact on American truckers' jobs.

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Spain's Road Safety Observatory Tackles High Accident Rates

Álvaro Gómez Méndez, director of Spain's National Observatory of Road Safety, discusses the Observatory's data-driven approach to improving road safety, highlighting challenges such as high motorcycle accident rates, an aging vehicle fleet, and widespread speeding.

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U.S. Halts Commercial Truck Driver Visas Amid Safety Concerns

The U.S. government has immediately suspended issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers due to safety concerns and the impact on American truckers, amid a shortage of 60,000 drivers; the decision is not directed at any specific country.

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Hessen Aims for Zero Traffic Fatalities by 2050

The state of Hessen in Germany aims to reduce traffic fatalities by 40% by 2030 and eliminate them entirely by 2050, focusing on infrastructure improvements and addressing conflicts between car and bicycle traffic.

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Sacramento County surpasses 100 traffic fatalities in 2025

As of late September 2025, Sacramento County has recorded over 100 traffic fatalities, prompting calls for increased road safety measures after a recent incident involving a suspected drunk driver.

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EU-US Trade Deal Raises Road Safety Concerns

A new trade deal between the EU and US raises road safety concerns due to differing vehicle safety standards; the EU has stricter rules on features like automatic emergency braking and pedestrian protection, creating potential for unfair competition and pressure to lower EU standards.

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Rubio Halts Commercial Truck Driver Visas After Deadly Crash

Senator Marco Rubio announced a temporary halt to issuing commercial truck driver work visas following a deadly Florida crash involving an illegal immigrant truck driver, sparking debate over road safety, immigration, and economic impacts.

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U.S. Pauses Visas for Some Foreign Truck Drivers After Fatal Crash

The U.S. is temporarily pausing work visas for some foreign truck drivers following a fatal Florida crash involving an undocumented driver, impacting an estimated 1,500 H-2B visa applicants annually, amidst political tensions between Florida and California governors.

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Ukrainian Child Critically Injured in Italian Traffic Accident

A six-year-old Ukrainian refugee child is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Santa Maria di Sala, Italy, near a shopping center while out with his mother; the intersection has a history of accidents.

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