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German Highways Suffer 16,300 Hours of Traffic Jams in 2023
In Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, almost 23,000 traffic jams totaling over 16,300 hours occurred on highways last year, according to ADAC; the article provides tips for drivers on how to behave in traffic jams, emphasizing safety and efficiency.
German Highways Suffer 16,300 Hours of Traffic Jams in 2023
In Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, almost 23,000 traffic jams totaling over 16,300 hours occurred on highways last year, according to ADAC; the article provides tips for drivers on how to behave in traffic jams, emphasizing safety and efficiency.
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Unlicensed Driver Sentenced for Hit-and-Run Killing
In Nelson, Lancashire, on December 15, 2024, Abu Bakr Mahmood, 20, driving at 60mph in a 30mph zone, struck and killed Safia Karieem, 51, while she was crossing the road. Mahmood, unlicensed, fled the scene, and was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months for causing death by dangerous driving.
Unlicensed Driver Sentenced for Hit-and-Run Killing
In Nelson, Lancashire, on December 15, 2024, Abu Bakr Mahmood, 20, driving at 60mph in a 30mph zone, struck and killed Safia Karieem, 51, while she was crossing the road. Mahmood, unlicensed, fled the scene, and was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months for causing death by dangerous driving.
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Family Demands Driving Licence Reform After Woman's Death
Rosemary Macandrew, a grandmother from Nottinghamshire, died in July 2024 after being hit by a car driven by an 89-year-old man in a supermarket car park; this has prompted calls for stricter driving license rules for older drivers due to concerns over the current self-certification system.
Family Demands Driving Licence Reform After Woman's Death
Rosemary Macandrew, a grandmother from Nottinghamshire, died in July 2024 after being hit by a car driven by an 89-year-old man in a supermarket car park; this has prompted calls for stricter driving license rules for older drivers due to concerns over the current self-certification system.
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Greece to Implement New Road Traffic Code to Improve Safety
The Greek government will introduce a new road traffic code in May, aiming to improve road safety by reducing speed limits, increasing penalties, and investing in technology and public transportation, addressing Greece's lagging road safety record compared to the EU.
Greece to Implement New Road Traffic Code to Improve Safety
The Greek government will introduce a new road traffic code in May, aiming to improve road safety by reducing speed limits, increasing penalties, and investing in technology and public transportation, addressing Greece's lagging road safety record compared to the EU.
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Colorado's Lenient Sentencing in Texting-While-Driving Fatality Sparks Family's Reform Push
In August 2023, Amy Weiss, while texting every 22 seconds for over 30 minutes, struck and killed 10-year-old Oliver Stratton in Colorado; she received a one-year sentence with work release, prompting the Stratton family's advocacy for stricter laws against texting and driving.
Colorado's Lenient Sentencing in Texting-While-Driving Fatality Sparks Family's Reform Push
In August 2023, Amy Weiss, while texting every 22 seconds for over 30 minutes, struck and killed 10-year-old Oliver Stratton in Colorado; she received a one-year sentence with work release, prompting the Stratton family's advocacy for stricter laws against texting and driving.
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Eight Injured in Stuttgart Car Crash
At least eight people were injured, three critically, when a car hit a crowd in Stuttgart, Germany's Olgaeck district on an unspecified date; the driver was arrested, and police ruled out a terror attack.
Eight Injured in Stuttgart Car Crash
At least eight people were injured, three critically, when a car hit a crowd in Stuttgart, Germany's Olgaeck district on an unspecified date; the driver was arrested, and police ruled out a terror attack.
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Uninsured Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash
Uninsured learner driver Khizer Ali, 24, killed Valerie Ayres, 65, in a head-on collision caused by his reckless driving at 59mph in a 40mph zone on April 23, 2022, in Redditch, Worcestershire; he was jailed for 11 years and 3 months.
Uninsured Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash
Uninsured learner driver Khizer Ali, 24, killed Valerie Ayres, 65, in a head-on collision caused by his reckless driving at 59mph in a 40mph zone on April 23, 2022, in Redditch, Worcestershire; he was jailed for 11 years and 3 months.
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Global Traffic Safety Challenges: Colombia's Motorcycle Crisis, New Regulations, and Autonomous Vehicle Concerns
This article reports on rising motorcycle accident rates in Colombia, new traffic regulations in Mexico and Chile, and concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles, highlighting various road safety challenges and their global implications.
Global Traffic Safety Challenges: Colombia's Motorcycle Crisis, New Regulations, and Autonomous Vehicle Concerns
This article reports on rising motorcycle accident rates in Colombia, new traffic regulations in Mexico and Chile, and concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles, highlighting various road safety challenges and their global implications.
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EU Proposes Overhaul of Vehicle Registration Rules to Improve Cross-Border Mobility
The European Commission proposed new EU vehicle registration and road safety rules to simplify cross-border vehicle registration for EU residents, digitize vehicle documents, and combat odometer fraud, pending approval by the European Parliament and Council.
EU Proposes Overhaul of Vehicle Registration Rules to Improve Cross-Border Mobility
The European Commission proposed new EU vehicle registration and road safety rules to simplify cross-border vehicle registration for EU residents, digitize vehicle documents, and combat odometer fraud, pending approval by the European Parliament and Council.
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UK Motorway Tailgating Trials Reveal 844,060 Offences
UK trials on four major motorways using cameras to detect dangerous tailgating identified 844,060 potential offences between 2017 and 2021, highlighting a significant safety concern and prompting calls for stricter enforcement despite a lack of current plans for wider implementation.
UK Motorway Tailgating Trials Reveal 844,060 Offences
UK trials on four major motorways using cameras to detect dangerous tailgating identified 844,060 potential offences between 2017 and 2021, highlighting a significant safety concern and prompting calls for stricter enforcement despite a lack of current plans for wider implementation.
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48% Bias Score
Driver Sentenced for Fatal Red-Light Crash
Qadeer Hussain, 55, was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison for causing the death of nine-year-old Alice Williams by dangerous driving after running a red light at 49mph on July 8, 2023, in Halifax; dashcam footage contradicted his initial claims.
Driver Sentenced for Fatal Red-Light Crash
Qadeer Hussain, 55, was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison for causing the death of nine-year-old Alice Williams by dangerous driving after running a red light at 49mph on July 8, 2023, in Halifax; dashcam footage contradicted his initial claims.
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Low Usage of Smartphone Do Not Disturb Features Contributes to Distracted Driving
A AAA Foundation study found that despite the availability of smartphone "do not disturb" features, their usage remains low due to misconceptions about functionality, fear of missing out, and a belief among younger drivers that they can multitask safely while driving; in a recent year, 3,275 people ...
Low Usage of Smartphone Do Not Disturb Features Contributes to Distracted Driving
A AAA Foundation study found that despite the availability of smartphone "do not disturb" features, their usage remains low due to misconceptions about functionality, fear of missing out, and a belief among younger drivers that they can multitask safely while driving; in a recent year, 3,275 people ...
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28% Bias Score
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