Tag #Road Safety

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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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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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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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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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Greece deploys AI traffic cameras to combat high accident rates

Greece is deploying 2,000 AI-powered traffic cameras in Athens to automate fine issuance for violations, aiming to reduce traffic accidents and improve enforcement efficiency by digitizing the process and creating a central database.

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Bus Driver Sentenced for Fatal Accident

A Transperth bus driver, Rajiv, was sentenced to 11 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, for causing the death of 45-year-old Praveen Matcha on June 20, 2024, after failing to see Matcha and a colleague crossing Wellington Street in poor visibility conditions at an intersection deemed hazar...

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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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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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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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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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Italy Mandates Alcolocks for Drunk Drivers

Italy's new road code mandates alcolock installation for drivers with final drunk driving convictions, requiring devices preventing vehicle startup above 0.8 g/L BAC; annual calibration, tamper-proof seals, and hefty fines for evasion are in place.

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Romania and Hungary Top List of High-Risk Vehicle Breakdown Countries

Ovoko's study identifies Romania (98.3) and Hungary (91.90) as highest-risk countries for vehicle breakdowns, citing dangerous roads like Romania's Transfăgărășan and Hungary's M1 highway, emphasizing the impact of challenging terrain and infrastructure.

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