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EU Agrees on Cross-Border Driving Bans for Serious Offenses
The EU Council and Parliament reached a preliminary agreement on Wednesday to ensure that serious road offenders will soon be held accountable across the EU for their offenses, regardless of the member state in which they were committed. This follows 60 years of attempts to create such pan-European ...
EU Agrees on Cross-Border Driving Bans for Serious Offenses
The EU Council and Parliament reached a preliminary agreement on Wednesday to ensure that serious road offenders will soon be held accountable across the EU for their offenses, regardless of the member state in which they were committed. This follows 60 years of attempts to create such pan-European ...
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28% Bias Score
U.S. Traffic Fatalities Remain High Despite Minimal Decrease in 2024
In 2024, the U.S. saw over 44,000 traffic fatalities, a minimal decrease from 2023; ten states saw decreases of 10% or more while six states and the District of Columbia saw increases exceeding 10%, emphasizing the need for comprehensive safety improvements.
U.S. Traffic Fatalities Remain High Despite Minimal Decrease in 2024
In 2024, the U.S. saw over 44,000 traffic fatalities, a minimal decrease from 2023; ten states saw decreases of 10% or more while six states and the District of Columbia saw increases exceeding 10%, emphasizing the need for comprehensive safety improvements.
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40% Bias Score
UK Drivers Disable Automated Safety Features Due to Distraction and Inaccuracy
A Which? survey found that 54% of 1,500 UK drivers regularly disable at least one Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature due to concerns about inaccuracy and distraction, despite European regulations mandating ADAS in new cars since 2022; the survey highlights a conflict between intended s...
UK Drivers Disable Automated Safety Features Due to Distraction and Inaccuracy
A Which? survey found that 54% of 1,500 UK drivers regularly disable at least one Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature due to concerns about inaccuracy and distraction, despite European regulations mandating ADAS in new cars since 2022; the survey highlights a conflict between intended s...
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60% Bias Score
£17 Billion Needed to Fix England and Wales' Pothole-Plagued Roads
A new report reveals that repairing England and Wales' pothole-ridden roads would cost nearly £17 billion, despite increased government funding and a high rate of pothole repairs. Almost one-sixth of local roads need resurfacing, with local authorities reporting no improvement to the network over th...
£17 Billion Needed to Fix England and Wales' Pothole-Plagued Roads
A new report reveals that repairing England and Wales' pothole-ridden roads would cost nearly £17 billion, despite increased government funding and a high rate of pothole repairs. Almost one-sixth of local roads need resurfacing, with local authorities reporting no improvement to the network over th...
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48% Bias Score
AI Dashcams Boost Trucking Safety, but Privacy Concerns Emerge
AI-powered dashcams are dramatically improving trucking safety by reducing accidents and unsafe driving behaviors (89% and 92% respectively in one case), but raise significant privacy concerns for drivers and other road users due to constant surveillance and potential data misuse.
AI Dashcams Boost Trucking Safety, but Privacy Concerns Emerge
AI-powered dashcams are dramatically improving trucking safety by reducing accidents and unsafe driving behaviors (89% and 92% respectively in one case), but raise significant privacy concerns for drivers and other road users due to constant surveillance and potential data misuse.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Court Halts Deer Culling in Drenthe Due to Insufficient Evidence
A Dutch court ruled that the province of Drenthe must halt its deer culling program due to insufficient evidence linking deer to traffic accidents, citing a lack of data on accident severity and location and inadequate exploration of non-lethal alternatives; the decision follows similar rulings in o...
Dutch Court Halts Deer Culling in Drenthe Due to Insufficient Evidence
A Dutch court ruled that the province of Drenthe must halt its deer culling program due to insufficient evidence linking deer to traffic accidents, citing a lack of data on accident severity and location and inadequate exploration of non-lethal alternatives; the decision follows similar rulings in o...
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44% Bias Score
Speeding Driver Jailed After Fatal Glasgow Crash
On February 2, 2023, in Glasgow, Akbar Razaq, driving at 60mph in a 30mph zone, caused a fatal accident killing Chinenye Okonkwo, a 33-year-old student, after his Audi struck another car, mounted the pavement and hit her; Razaq pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and awaits sentenci...
Speeding Driver Jailed After Fatal Glasgow Crash
On February 2, 2023, in Glasgow, Akbar Razaq, driving at 60mph in a 30mph zone, caused a fatal accident killing Chinenye Okonkwo, a 33-year-old student, after his Audi struck another car, mounted the pavement and hit her; Razaq pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and awaits sentenci...
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48% Bias Score
Six Dead in Crimean Bus Crash
A bus accident in Crimea on March 24, 2025, killed six and injured 36 after colliding with a grain truck near Ukromnoye; the driver cited sun glare, but the investigation will examine driver responsibility and safety measures.
Six Dead in Crimean Bus Crash
A bus accident in Crimea on March 24, 2025, killed six and injured 36 after colliding with a grain truck near Ukromnoye; the driver cited sun glare, but the investigation will examine driver responsibility and safety measures.
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56% Bias Score
Bogotá Traffic Cameras Reduce Fatalities by 25%
Bogotá's traffic cameras, both automated and semi-automated, have reduced traffic fatalities by 25% and saved approximately 30 lives annually in the last two years by detecting infractions such as speeding, ignoring traffic signals, and violating 'Pico y Placa' restrictions; all cameras are clearly ...
Bogotá Traffic Cameras Reduce Fatalities by 25%
Bogotá's traffic cameras, both automated and semi-automated, have reduced traffic fatalities by 25% and saved approximately 30 lives annually in the last two years by detecting infractions such as speeding, ignoring traffic signals, and violating 'Pico y Placa' restrictions; all cameras are clearly ...
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36% Bias Score
Traffic Deaths Rise in North Rhine-Westphalia: 485 Fatalities in 2024
In 2024, traffic fatalities in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, increased by 35 to 485, with a significant rise in motorcycle deaths (86, up 50%) and increases in e-scooter and pedelec accidents, alongside persistent issues like speeding and right-of-way violations; illegal street racing and drug us...
Traffic Deaths Rise in North Rhine-Westphalia: 485 Fatalities in 2024
In 2024, traffic fatalities in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, increased by 35 to 485, with a significant rise in motorcycle deaths (86, up 50%) and increases in e-scooter and pedelec accidents, alongside persistent issues like speeding and right-of-way violations; illegal street racing and drug us...
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Aging Car Fleet: A Deadly Trend
In Spain, the average age of cars is 14.5 years, leading to almost 2,700 deaths in accidents involving vehicles over 15 years old between 2011 and 2020; this is due to a lack of safety features and limited government support for replacing older cars.
Spain's Aging Car Fleet: A Deadly Trend
In Spain, the average age of cars is 14.5 years, leading to almost 2,700 deaths in accidents involving vehicles over 15 years old between 2011 and 2020; this is due to a lack of safety features and limited government support for replacing older cars.
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36% Bias Score
Correct Tire Pressure: Essential for Safety and Fuel Efficiency
Maintaining proper tire pressure is vital for vehicle safety and fuel efficiency; incorrect pressure leads to unstable handling, increased fuel consumption, and premature tire wear. Check tire pressure regularly, and adjust based on load.
Correct Tire Pressure: Essential for Safety and Fuel Efficiency
Maintaining proper tire pressure is vital for vehicle safety and fuel efficiency; incorrect pressure leads to unstable handling, increased fuel consumption, and premature tire wear. Check tire pressure regularly, and adjust based on load.
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32% Bias Score
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