Tag #Road Safety

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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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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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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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Road Crash Leaves Man with Life-Changing Injuries; Fatalities Rise in Northern Ireland

A BBC report details the devastating impact of a road crash on Tom Hadden and highlights the increase in road fatalities on Northern Ireland's rural roads, alongside calls for stricter driving regulations.

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White Bench Memorial for Road Safety in Milan

A white bench memorializing road accident victims is inaugurated in Milan, part of a nationwide initiative promoting road safety.

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Lamma Accident Investigation Extended

A six-month extension of the investigation into the death of 19-year-old motorcyclist Leonardo Lamma is ordered, raising questions about road repairs done hours after the fatal accident.

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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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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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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.

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Britain's Uninsured Driver Hotspots Exposed

An interactive map reveals Britain's uninsured driver hotspots, with the West Midlands heavily affected. The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) is launching 'Operation Drive Insured' to tackle this issue.

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Paris Cyclists Fear Electric Fatbikes

Electric fatbikes are causing safety concerns for cyclists in Paris due to their speed, size, and reckless operation.

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Rise in Road Casualties Amidst Reduced Police Enforcement

Road casualties in Scotland are rising despite a significant drop in recorded road offences, raising concerns about reduced police enforcement and officer numbers.

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