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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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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32% Bias Score
Organized Highway Robberies Surge in Mexico
On a November night in Guanajuato, Mexico, Ramiro and his wife were robbed on the Salamanca-León highway after hitting a rock placed intentionally in their path; this incident exemplifies a rising trend of organized highway robberies targeting vulnerable drivers, highlighting a 70% increase in highw...
Organized Highway Robberies Surge in Mexico
On a November night in Guanajuato, Mexico, Ramiro and his wife were robbed on the Salamanca-León highway after hitting a rock placed intentionally in their path; this incident exemplifies a rising trend of organized highway robberies targeting vulnerable drivers, highlighting a 70% increase in highw...
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48% Bias Score
Lorry Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash Caused by Distracted Driving
A lorry driver, Blair Jardine, was jailed for four years and eight months for causing the death of Sarah Wood (88) and injuring two others in a head-on collision on the A70 near Ochiltree on June 4, 2023, due to speeding and using a hands-free device while driving.
Lorry Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash Caused by Distracted Driving
A lorry driver, Blair Jardine, was jailed for four years and eight months for causing the death of Sarah Wood (88) and injuring two others in a head-on collision on the A70 near Ochiltree on June 4, 2023, due to speeding and using a hands-free device while driving.
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24% Bias Score
Kentucky Newlyweds and Infant Daughter Killed in Car Crash
Hunter and Oakleigh Lyons died in a car crash on Saturday in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, after their vehicle was struck by a Ford F-150 that crossed the center line; Macey Lyons, their wife and mother, survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Kentucky Newlyweds and Infant Daughter Killed in Car Crash
Hunter and Oakleigh Lyons died in a car crash on Saturday in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, after their vehicle was struck by a Ford F-150 that crossed the center line; Macey Lyons, their wife and mother, survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
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24% Bias Score
Teenager Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal E-bike Crash
A 17-year-old boy in Edgewater, Australia, faces manslaughter charges after allegedly driving an off-road electric motorbike recklessly, causing the death of a 59-year-old pedestrian on Saturday afternoon; police are investigating whether the bike was modified.
Teenager Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal E-bike Crash
A 17-year-old boy in Edgewater, Australia, faces manslaughter charges after allegedly driving an off-road electric motorbike recklessly, causing the death of a 59-year-old pedestrian on Saturday afternoon; police are investigating whether the bike was modified.
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44% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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...
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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44% Bias Score
Australia's Road Fatalities Reach 15-Year High, National Safety Strategy Fails
Australia's road toll reached a 15-year high of 1,329 deaths in the year to June 30, 2025, exceeding the 2030 target, with increases across various vehicle types and states/territories despite new safety measures.
Australia's Road Fatalities Reach 15-Year High, National Safety Strategy Fails
Australia's road toll reached a 15-year high of 1,329 deaths in the year to June 30, 2025, exceeding the 2030 target, with increases across various vehicle types and states/territories despite new safety measures.
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48% Bias Score
UK Older Driver Rules Scrutinized After Fatal Accidents
The UK's lack of an upper age limit for driving and reliance on self-reporting of medical conditions by older drivers is under scrutiny after several fatal accidents, prompting calls for mandatory testing and medical professional reporting.
UK Older Driver Rules Scrutinized After Fatal Accidents
The UK's lack of an upper age limit for driving and reliance on self-reporting of medical conditions by older drivers is under scrutiny after several fatal accidents, prompting calls for mandatory testing and medical professional reporting.
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56% Bias Score
Australia Urges Stricter E-bike Regulations Amidst Surge in Injuries and Deaths
Australia faces a surge in e-bike and e-scooter related deaths and injuries due to weak national regulations allowing unsafe and illegal devices onto the streets; Victorian and NSW transport ministers are urging the federal government to strengthen import and safety standards.
Australia Urges Stricter E-bike Regulations Amidst Surge in Injuries and Deaths
Australia faces a surge in e-bike and e-scooter related deaths and injuries due to weak national regulations allowing unsafe and illegal devices onto the streets; Victorian and NSW transport ministers are urging the federal government to strengthen import and safety standards.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Parents Face Liability After 11-Year-Old Drives Car Into House
An 11-year-old girl in Hengelo, Netherlands, crashed a car into a house, prompting discussion on parental liability for underage driving; Dutch law holds parents responsible for children under 14, regardless of involvement.
Dutch Parents Face Liability After 11-Year-Old Drives Car Into House
An 11-year-old girl in Hengelo, Netherlands, crashed a car into a house, prompting discussion on parental liability for underage driving; Dutch law holds parents responsible for children under 14, regardless of involvement.
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36% Bias Score
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