Tag #Road Safety

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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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Drunk Driver, Unlicensed for 18 Years, Kills 12-Year-Old Boy

Peter Milligan, 51, admitted to causing the death of 12-year-old Lucas Trainor in Portaferry, Northern Ireland, on July 8th, 2023, by driving dangerously while intoxicated and unlicensed for 18 years, leading to his bail being denied.

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Italy's E-Scooter Regulations: New Rules, Uncertain Future

Italy's updated road code (Dec 14, 2024) mandates e-scooter stickers, insurance, helmets (over 14), lights, turn signals, and urban-area restrictions, with penalties up to €400; full implementation awaits a September 2025 decree.

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Illegal Immigrant's Reckless U-Turn Causes Triple-Fatal Crash in Florida

In Florida, three people died when illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh, holding a California commercial driver's license, caused a fatal crash by illegally U-turning his semi-truck on a highway, resulting in a minivan collision; he is charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and faces deportati...

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Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash Caused by Speeding and Drinking

Natasha Allarakhia, 36, was sentenced to ten years in prison for causing the deaths of two teenagers and serious injury to another in a high-speed car crash on June 20, 2024, while drinking alcohol and exceeding the speed limit by 36mph on the A17 in Lincolnshire, UK.

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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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France Probes Phantom Braking Incidents Linked to Driver-Assistance Systems

A French investigation into phantom braking incidents, blamed on malfunctioning driver-assistance systems, has been launched following several accidents, including one fatality; a petition to parliament calls for an inquiry and review of related manslaughter convictions.

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Spain Mandates E-Scooter Insurance, Creates Vehicle Registry

Spain's new law mandates liability insurance for e-scooters from January 2024, creating a vehicle registry by January 2026 to address issues with uninsured accidents and protect victims. The law includes updated compensation procedures.

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Drunk Driver Sentenced for Killing Two Teens

On June 20, 2023, Natasha Allarakhia, while speeding at 96mph and drinking alcohol, crashed into a stationary car in Lincolnshire, England, killing two 17 and 18 years old boys and severely injuring another; she received a 10-year prison sentence.

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Drug Dealer Jailed for Killing Pedestrian While Performing Wheelie on E-bike

Dylan Green, a 20-year-old drug dealer on bail, was jailed for eight years and three months for causing the death of 86-year-old Bart O'Hare by dangerous driving on March 22, 2023, in Burnley, Lancashire, after performing a 37-meter wheelie on his e-bike which was traveling 41% faster than other veh...

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