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RDW strengthens fight against fraudulent car inspections
The Netherlands' RDW is strengthening its fight against fraudulent car inspections, revoking the licenses of 17 inspectors in 2023 and introducing mandatory reporting pauses from January 1, 2025, to prevent rapid-fire approvals and ensure road safety after 350 invalidated certificates in 2022.
RDW strengthens fight against fraudulent car inspections
The Netherlands' RDW is strengthening its fight against fraudulent car inspections, revoking the licenses of 17 inspectors in 2023 and introducing mandatory reporting pauses from January 1, 2025, to prevent rapid-fire approvals and ensure road safety after 350 invalidated certificates in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
German Border Controls Cause Traffic Surge, Exacerbating Safety Concerns on N35
The reintroduction of German border controls has caused a 20-25% surge in trucks on the N35 near Enschede, adding 2000 per week, exacerbating safety concerns on this already dangerous road with 34 accidents (some fatal) in 5km over 5 years. The Dutch government previously rejected funding for safety...
German Border Controls Cause Traffic Surge, Exacerbating Safety Concerns on N35
The reintroduction of German border controls has caused a 20-25% surge in trucks on the N35 near Enschede, adding 2000 per week, exacerbating safety concerns on this already dangerous road with 34 accidents (some fatal) in 5km over 5 years. The Dutch government previously rejected funding for safety...
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36% Bias Score
Greece to Install 1,720 Traffic Cameras in Athens by 2025
Greece is installing 1,720 traffic cameras in Athens by January 2025 to improve road safety, drawing on the Cypriot model which involved a public-private partnership; the system aims to reduce accidents and change driver behavior.
Greece to Install 1,720 Traffic Cameras in Athens by 2025
Greece is installing 1,720 traffic cameras in Athens by January 2025 to improve road safety, drawing on the Cypriot model which involved a public-private partnership; the system aims to reduce accidents and change driver behavior.
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36% Bias Score
Athens to Install 1,388 Traffic Cameras to Improve Road Safety
The Athenian government plans to install 1,388 traffic cameras across the city to monitor speeding, red-light running, mobile phone use while driving, illegal use of emergency lanes, uninsured vehicles, and vehicles lacking valid technical inspection certificates within the next year; however, it do...
Athens to Install 1,388 Traffic Cameras to Improve Road Safety
The Athenian government plans to install 1,388 traffic cameras across the city to monitor speeding, red-light running, mobile phone use while driving, illegal use of emergency lanes, uninsured vehicles, and vehicles lacking valid technical inspection certificates within the next year; however, it do...
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28% Bias Score
EVs Pose Increased Winter Driving Risk Due to Longer Stopping Distances
Electric vehicles' increased power and weight create a significant winter driving hazard due to longer stopping distances on icy roads, even with all-wheel drive; this, coupled with a false sense of security, necessitates driver awareness and preventative measures like winter tires.
EVs Pose Increased Winter Driving Risk Due to Longer Stopping Distances
Electric vehicles' increased power and weight create a significant winter driving hazard due to longer stopping distances on icy roads, even with all-wheel drive; this, coupled with a false sense of security, necessitates driver awareness and preventative measures like winter tires.
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32% Bias Score
Unsafe Indian Cities: Pedestrian Infrastructure Needs Urgent Improvement
Pedestrians in Indian cities face numerous obstacles, including poorly maintained sidewalks and traffic congestion, leading to high accident rates and environmental concerns, while initiatives like Bengaluru's "world's longest trail run" highlight the need for systemic changes in urban planning.
Unsafe Indian Cities: Pedestrian Infrastructure Needs Urgent Improvement
Pedestrians in Indian cities face numerous obstacles, including poorly maintained sidewalks and traffic congestion, leading to high accident rates and environmental concerns, while initiatives like Bengaluru's "world's longest trail run" highlight the need for systemic changes in urban planning.
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36% Bias Score
"Italy Tightens Traffic Laws with Increased Fines"
"Italy introduces stricter traffic laws on Saturday, increasing fines for phone use while driving, speeding, and E-scooter violations, aiming to reduce the country's high traffic fatality rate."
"Italy Tightens Traffic Laws with Increased Fines"
"Italy introduces stricter traffic laws on Saturday, increasing fines for phone use while driving, speeding, and E-scooter violations, aiming to reduce the country's high traffic fatality rate."
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40% Bias Score
"Italy Strengthens Penalties for Drunk and Drugged Driving"
"Italy's new highway code, effective December 14th, 2024, strengthens penalties for drunk and drugged driving, introducing mandatory alcolocks for recidivist drunk drivers and saliva tests for drug-impaired drivers, regardless of visible impairment, to reduce accidents caused by impaired reaction ti...
"Italy Strengthens Penalties for Drunk and Drugged Driving"
"Italy's new highway code, effective December 14th, 2024, strengthens penalties for drunk and drugged driving, introducing mandatory alcolocks for recidivist drunk drivers and saliva tests for drug-impaired drivers, regardless of visible impairment, to reduce accidents caused by impaired reaction ti...
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48% Bias Score
Cocaine-Positive Bus Driver Causes Fatal Crash in French Pyrenees
A bus crash in the French Pyrenees on December 1st, caused by a cocaine-positive driver with a faulty bus, resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries, leading to his arrest and charges of involuntary manslaughter.
Cocaine-Positive Bus Driver Causes Fatal Crash in French Pyrenees
A bus crash in the French Pyrenees on December 1st, caused by a cocaine-positive driver with a faulty bus, resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries, leading to his arrest and charges of involuntary manslaughter.
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40% Bias Score
Fatal Tesla Cybertruck Crash in Piedmont, California
A Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California, on November 27, 2023, killed three young adults and critically injured another; speed is a suspected factor in the investigation led by the California Highway Patrol.
Fatal Tesla Cybertruck Crash in Piedmont, California
A Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California, on November 27, 2023, killed three young adults and critically injured another; speed is a suspected factor in the investigation led by the California Highway Patrol.
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24% Bias Score
Boskoop Removes 350 Redundant Traffic Signs to Improve Safety
The municipality of Boskoop is removing about 350 redundant traffic signs to improve safety and clarity, following a national study revealing 20% of Dutch traffic signs are unnecessary, and will replace 545 others; the project aims to reduce confusion and enhance street aesthetics.
Boskoop Removes 350 Redundant Traffic Signs to Improve Safety
The municipality of Boskoop is removing about 350 redundant traffic signs to improve safety and clarity, following a national study revealing 20% of Dutch traffic signs are unnecessary, and will replace 545 others; the project aims to reduce confusion and enhance street aesthetics.
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36% Bias Score
Scotland to lower car speed limits, raise HGV limits to improve road safety
The Scottish government plans to lower car speed limits to 50mph on single carriageways and raise HGV limits to 50mph and 60mph on single and dual carriageways, respectively, to reduce road fatalities; a public consultation is underway.
Scotland to lower car speed limits, raise HGV limits to improve road safety
The Scottish government plans to lower car speed limits to 50mph on single carriageways and raise HGV limits to 50mph and 60mph on single and dual carriageways, respectively, to reduce road fatalities; a public consultation is underway.
Progress
48% Bias Score
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