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Driver's Sentence Reduced in Fatal Hospital Crash

71-year-old Bridget Curtis's four-year sentence for causing the death of eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall by dangerous driving outside Withybush Hospital on January 21, 2023, has been reduced to three years by the Court of Appeal due to it being deemed 'manifestly excessive'.

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Greece Unveils New Road Traffic Code Amidst Bipartisan Support

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new Road Traffic Code bill, receiving largely positive feedback from opposition parties PASOK and SYRIZA, focusing on improving road safety with plans for bus fleet modernization, metro expansion, and the installation of 1500 surveillance cameras ...

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Greece Implements Stricter Traffic Code to Combat High Traffic Fatality Rate

Greece's new traffic code, announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, introduces stricter penalties for traffic violations, differentiates between first-time and repeat offenses, and increases surveillance through the installation of 1,500 cameras to address the country's high traffic fatality...

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British Woman Charged with Death by Dangerous Driving After Fatal E-Scooter Incident in Perth

In Perth, Australia, Alicia Kemp, 24, faces a 20-year sentence for causing the death of Thanh Phan, 51, while driving an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.158) on May 31st; subsequent to the incident, e-scooter rentals were suspended in Perth.

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New Greek Traffic Code: Stricter Penalties, Questionable Effectiveness

Greece's new traffic code (KOK) increases penalties for violations, aiming to curb the 600 annual traffic fatalities, but its effectiveness is questioned due to weak enforcement and deeply ingrained reckless driving behavior.

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Driver Reviver Sites in Australia Decline by 27 Percent

Australia's Driver Reviver program, offering free refreshments and respite to drivers, has seen a 27.3 percent drop in operational sites since its peak, falling from approximately 220 to 160, due to factors including urban growth, road upgrades, and fewer volunteers.

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UK Parliament Demands Action on Illegal E-bikes Posing Safety Risks

A UK parliamentary report reveals a sharp rise in illegal, high-powered e-bikes, causing road safety hazards and fires, particularly among gig economy delivery riders; it urges immediate government action.

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Greece Strengthens Road Safety Code with Increased Penalties and 30 km/h City Speed Limit

Greece's new Road Safety Code increases penalties for dangerous driving, introduces a 30 km/h city speed limit to improve pedestrian safety, and emphasizes seatbelt/helmet use; its success depends on enforcement and infrastructure improvements.

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Sheffield Hit-and-Run Leaves Teenager Dead, Two Charged with Murder

On June 4th in Sheffield, England, an Audi hit three electric bikes, killing 16-year-old Abdullah Al Yazidi and seriously injuring an 18-year-old; Zulkernain Ahmed (20) and Armaan Ahmed (26) were charged with murder and three counts of attempted murder.

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Minneapolis Man Convicted in Crash that Killed Five Young Women

On June 2023, Derrick John Thompson caused a fatal car crash in Minneapolis while driving at 95 mph in a 55 mph zone, running a red light and killing five young women; a jury convicted him on Friday of third-degree murder and vehicular homicide.

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Drug Dealer Jailed for Killing Pedestrian, Mistaking Him for Halloween Prank

Karl Twyford, 29, was jailed for four-and-a-half years after running over and killing Steve Day, 67, in Sutton Bonington on October 30, 2021, mistaking him for a Halloween prank; police later found drugs at his home.

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Five-Year-Old Survives Fatal Car Crash, Faces Long Road to Recovery

A family from Altai Krai was killed in a car accident in Novosibirsk in March 2023; their 5-year-old son, Stas, survived despite severe injuries and now attends a regular school with his aunt and grandmother's support, while facing financial difficulties due to the deceased driver's lack of compensa...

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