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Germany Intensifies Speed Checks to Reduce Traffic Accidents
From August 4th to 10th, German police are conducting intensified speed checks across Baden-Württemberg and other states as part of a Europe-wide Roadpol initiative to reduce speeding-related accidents, with penalties ranging from €60 to €560 and potential driving bans.
Germany Intensifies Speed Checks to Reduce Traffic Accidents
From August 4th to 10th, German police are conducting intensified speed checks across Baden-Württemberg and other states as part of a Europe-wide Roadpol initiative to reduce speeding-related accidents, with penalties ranging from €60 to €560 and potential driving bans.
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40% Bias Score
Pandemic, Reduced Policing, and Mental Health Crisis Fuel Rise in Impaired Driving Deaths
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety linked a rise in US impaired driving deaths (28% in 2019 to 31% in 2022) to increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced policing, and worsening mental health, with alcohol delivery policies showing a negative impact while ...
Pandemic, Reduced Policing, and Mental Health Crisis Fuel Rise in Impaired Driving Deaths
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety linked a rise in US impaired driving deaths (28% in 2019 to 31% in 2022) to increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced policing, and worsening mental health, with alcohol delivery policies showing a negative impact while ...
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36% Bias Score
High-Speed Chase in Ramsey County Leads to Arrests, Raises Public Safety Concerns
A high-speed chase in Ramsey County, Minnesota, involving a Brooklyn Center man exceeding 100 mph, resulted in a crash and arrests; a handgun was recovered, and the incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding police pursuit practices and public safety.
High-Speed Chase in Ramsey County Leads to Arrests, Raises Public Safety Concerns
A high-speed chase in Ramsey County, Minnesota, involving a Brooklyn Center man exceeding 100 mph, resulted in a crash and arrests; a handgun was recovered, and the incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding police pursuit practices and public safety.
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40% Bias Score
Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Aggressive Driving
Pennsylvania launched a statewide aggressive driving enforcement wave until August 17, targeting speeding, abrupt turns, and distracted driving to reduce the 23,000 speeding-related crashes and 401 fatalities in 2023.
Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Aggressive Driving
Pennsylvania launched a statewide aggressive driving enforcement wave until August 17, targeting speeding, abrupt turns, and distracted driving to reduce the 23,000 speeding-related crashes and 401 fatalities in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Launches Summer Traffic Operation Amidst High Fatality Concerns
Spain's DGT anticipates over 100 million summer trips, launching a special operation to address the 243 traffic fatalities last summer, with a focus on reducing alcohol-related accidents and the high number of motorcyclist deaths.
Spain Launches Summer Traffic Operation Amidst High Fatality Concerns
Spain's DGT anticipates over 100 million summer trips, launching a special operation to address the 243 traffic fatalities last summer, with a focus on reducing alcohol-related accidents and the high number of motorcyclist deaths.
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44% Bias Score
Rising Car Hood Heights Increase Pedestrian Injury Risk in the EU
A new study reveals that the average height of car hoods in the EU has increased by 0.5 cm annually since 2010, reaching 83.8 cm in 2024, primarily due to the rise of SUVs. This increase significantly raises the risk of severe pedestrian injuries in collisions, prompting calls for an EU-wide height ...
Rising Car Hood Heights Increase Pedestrian Injury Risk in the EU
A new study reveals that the average height of car hoods in the EU has increased by 0.5 cm annually since 2010, reaching 83.8 cm in 2024, primarily due to the rise of SUVs. This increase significantly raises the risk of severe pedestrian injuries in collisions, prompting calls for an EU-wide height ...
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48% Bias Score
German E-Scooter Accidents: Private vs. Rental
A study reveals that privately owned e-scooters in Germany are involved in far fewer accidents than rental scooters, primarily due to differences in rider behavior, age, and experience; cities are demanding more control over e-scooter usage, especially rentals, to address rising accident numbers.
German E-Scooter Accidents: Private vs. Rental
A study reveals that privately owned e-scooters in Germany are involved in far fewer accidents than rental scooters, primarily due to differences in rider behavior, age, and experience; cities are demanding more control over e-scooter usage, especially rentals, to address rising accident numbers.
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44% Bias Score
Ontario Speed Cameras: Effective Despite Vandalism and Political Opposition
Speed cameras in Ontario are reducing speeding incidents by 45 percent in high-risk areas, despite vandalism and political opposition; their effectiveness outweighs the minor revenue and concerns about ticketing thresholds and warning signs.
Ontario Speed Cameras: Effective Despite Vandalism and Political Opposition
Speed cameras in Ontario are reducing speeding incidents by 45 percent in high-risk areas, despite vandalism and political opposition; their effectiveness outweighs the minor revenue and concerns about ticketing thresholds and warning signs.
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52% Bias Score
German Traffic Deaths Decrease Slightly in 2024, But Child Fatalities Rise
In 2024, Germany recorded 2,770 traffic fatalities and 365,000 injuries, a slight decrease from 2023. Speeding caused 30 percent of deaths, with rural roads accounting for 57 percent of fatalities and children under 15 experiencing a concerning rise in deaths.
German Traffic Deaths Decrease Slightly in 2024, But Child Fatalities Rise
In 2024, Germany recorded 2,770 traffic fatalities and 365,000 injuries, a slight decrease from 2023. Speeding caused 30 percent of deaths, with rural roads accounting for 57 percent of fatalities and children under 15 experiencing a concerning rise in deaths.
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48% Bias Score
16 Dead in Spain's First Summer Traffic Operation
Sixteen people died in Spain's first summer traffic operation (July 4-6), exceeding last year's numbers; most accidents occurred on conventional roads, with motorcyclists disproportionately affected.
16 Dead in Spain's First Summer Traffic Operation
Sixteen people died in Spain's first summer traffic operation (July 4-6), exceeding last year's numbers; most accidents occurred on conventional roads, with motorcyclists disproportionately affected.
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24% Bias Score
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Robotaxis After Unsafe Driving Incidents
The US transportation safety regulator, NHTSA, is investigating Tesla's Robotaxis following videos showing them speeding and making unsafe lane changes during their launch weekend in Austin, Texas; this follows Tesla influencers' promotional videos.
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Robotaxis After Unsafe Driving Incidents
The US transportation safety regulator, NHTSA, is investigating Tesla's Robotaxis following videos showing them speeding and making unsafe lane changes during their launch weekend in Austin, Texas; this follows Tesla influencers' promotional videos.
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52% Bias Score
Russia to Enhance Driver Training Oversight Amid Rise in Novice Driver Accidents
Increased fatal accidents involving novice drivers in Russia have prompted recommendations for stricter driver training oversight, with experts advocating for a graduated licensing system similar to Australia and China to address systemic issues and reduce accidents.
Russia to Enhance Driver Training Oversight Amid Rise in Novice Driver Accidents
Increased fatal accidents involving novice drivers in Russia have prompted recommendations for stricter driver training oversight, with experts advocating for a graduated licensing system similar to Australia and China to address systemic issues and reduce accidents.
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48% Bias Score
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