Tag #Road Safety

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Proposed UK Driving Law Changes: Mandatory Eye Tests for Over-70s and Stricter Drink-Drive Limit

The UK government is considering mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and a stricter drink-drive limit in England and Wales to improve road safety following a coroner's report highlighting the current system's laxity, citing 1,600 deaths annually.

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UK to Overhaul Road Safety Laws, Targeting Older Drivers and Drink-Driving

The UK government plans to update road safety laws, including potential bans for over-70s failing eyesight tests, a lower drink-drive limit, and tougher penalties for uninsured driving and seatbelt violations, aiming to reduce the 1,633 deaths and nearly 28,000 serious injuries on UK roads last year...

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German Experts Emphasize Safe School Routes Over Speed

German traffic safety experts advise parents to prioritize safe school routes over speed, recommending multiple practice runs to familiarize children with potential hazards like crosswalks and intersections, and emphasizing the importance of walking to school for developing road safety skills.

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Spain Sees 6% Drop in Urban Traffic Fatalities in 2024

Spain reported a 6% decrease in urban traffic fatalities in 2024, totaling 488 deaths, while vulnerable road users accounted for 79% of these deaths; this positive trend requires continued focus on safety measures for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists.

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Melbourne Police Launch Crackdown on Illegal E-bikes

Victoria Police launched "Operation Consider" on Wednesday to combat the rise in e-bike crashes in Melbourne, which increased by 82% from 79 incidents in 2023 to 144 in 2024; police will enforce e-bike regulations with fines up to \$1018.

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Helsinki Surpasses Year Without Traffic Fatalities: A Multifaceted Approach to Road Safety

Helsinki, Finland, a city of 660,000, surpassed a year without traffic fatalities in July 2024, primarily attributed to a 30 km/h speed limit on half its streets, improved infrastructure, and increased traffic camera surveillance, aligning with the European 'Vision Zero' initiative.

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Helsinki Achieves Zero Traffic Fatalities: A Model for Global Road Safety

Helsinki reported zero traffic fatalities in the past year, attributed to a multifaceted approach including lower speed limits, improved street design, better enforcement, and advanced vehicle technology, offering a global model for enhanced road safety.

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UK Announces Stricter Road Safety Measures

The UK government announced stricter road safety measures for England and Wales, including mandatory eye tests for over-70s every three years and a lower drink-drive limit, aiming to reduce road deaths and injuries despite a recent plateau in improvements.

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Pub Trip Leads to Invention of Life-Saving Road Reflectors

While driving home from a pub in 1934, Percy Shaw noticed the reflective effect of cat's eyes, leading him to invent the road safety reflectors known as "cat's eyes", which dramatically improved nighttime road safety worldwide.

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Cheadle's A34 Speed Limit Reduced to 40mph: Safety Concerns Raised"

Part of the A34 in Cheadle, Stockport, will see its speed limit reduced from 50mph to 40mph from mid-August to improve safety, despite resident concerns about increased pollution and congestion.

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Helsinki Achieves Zero Traffic Fatalities in 2025: A European First

Helsinki, Finland, reported zero traffic fatalities in 2025, a first for an EU capital, attributed to factors including widespread 30 km/h zones, improved infrastructure, increased traffic cameras, and strict traffic laws. This contrasts with Amsterdam's 44 traffic fatalities in 2024.

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Cyclist Accidents Rise in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 701 cyclists were involved in accidents during the first half of 2025, exceeding the previous year's figures by 13, and at least six cyclists have died this year, compared to two in 2023. Interior Minister Christian Pegel renewed his call for increased mutual consideration...

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