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Rhineland-Palatinate Sees Decrease in Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in 2024
Traffic fatalities in Rhineland-Palatinate decreased by four in 2024 to 130, while injuries fell to 13,466. Speeding and insufficient safety distance caused 20% of injury accidents. Preventative measures target young and senior drivers.
Rhineland-Palatinate Sees Decrease in Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in 2024
Traffic fatalities in Rhineland-Palatinate decreased by four in 2024 to 130, while injuries fell to 13,466. Speeding and insufficient safety distance caused 20% of injury accidents. Preventative measures target young and senior drivers.
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40% Bias Score
Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Crash on Spanish Highway
On March 4th, 2018, a drunk and drugged driver in a Peugeot 508 drove 12 kilometers against traffic on the C-17 highway in Spain at high speed, causing a fatal collision that killed a 17-year-old girl and injuring others; the driver faces 13 years in prison.
Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Crash on Spanish Highway
On March 4th, 2018, a drunk and drugged driver in a Peugeot 508 drove 12 kilometers against traffic on the C-17 highway in Spain at high speed, causing a fatal collision that killed a 17-year-old girl and injuring others; the driver faces 13 years in prison.
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64% Bias Score
Netherlands to Increase Cell Phone Use Enforcement with Automated Cameras
Starting April, the Netherlands will use 50 new automated cameras to detect drivers using their phones, aiming to curb the dangerous practice that contributes to a third of fatal car accidents, after issuing 160,000 fines last year.
Netherlands to Increase Cell Phone Use Enforcement with Automated Cameras
Starting April, the Netherlands will use 50 new automated cameras to detect drivers using their phones, aiming to curb the dangerous practice that contributes to a third of fatal car accidents, after issuing 160,000 fines last year.
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48% Bias Score
Finchampstead's Redesigned Roundabout Divides Residents Over Safety
A £5.5m road redesign in Finchampstead, Berkshire, featuring unconventional double roundabouts with leaf-designed crossings, has divided residents, with 1,400 signing a petition due to safety concerns and confusion over right-of-way, despite the council's claim it's safer.
Finchampstead's Redesigned Roundabout Divides Residents Over Safety
A £5.5m road redesign in Finchampstead, Berkshire, featuring unconventional double roundabouts with leaf-designed crossings, has divided residents, with 1,400 signing a petition due to safety concerns and confusion over right-of-way, despite the council's claim it's safer.
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48% Bias Score
Aggressive Driving Rises in Hesse Amidst Traffic Conflicts
Aggressive driving is rising in Hesse due to increased traffic, conflicting traffic concepts, and insufficient enforcement, leading to dangerous situations for all road users.
Aggressive Driving Rises in Hesse Amidst Traffic Conflicts
Aggressive driving is rising in Hesse due to increased traffic, conflicting traffic concepts, and insufficient enforcement, leading to dangerous situations for all road users.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Christmas Traffic Campaign Shows Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
The Spanish DGT's Christmas campaign (December 16-22) tested 251,140 drivers, revealing 4,172 positive for alcohol or drugs—a 3% rise in drug-positive cases compared to summer. 1,974 alcohol-positive drivers were detected, with 249 facing judicial proceedings for exceeding legal limits.
Spanish Christmas Traffic Campaign Shows Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
The Spanish DGT's Christmas campaign (December 16-22) tested 251,140 drivers, revealing 4,172 positive for alcohol or drugs—a 3% rise in drug-positive cases compared to summer. 1,974 alcohol-positive drivers were detected, with 249 facing judicial proceedings for exceeding legal limits.
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44% Bias Score
Lower Speed Limits Significantly Improve Residential Street Safety
Reducing residential speed limits to 40 km/h or less significantly improves pedestrian safety, as shown by studies in Edmonton (25% fewer collisions, 31% fewer pedestrian injuries and fatalities) and Toronto (28% and 67% reductions, respectively), although optimal speed depends on road design and en...
Lower Speed Limits Significantly Improve Residential Street Safety
Reducing residential speed limits to 40 km/h or less significantly improves pedestrian safety, as shown by studies in Edmonton (25% fewer collisions, 31% fewer pedestrian injuries and fatalities) and Toronto (28% and 67% reductions, respectively), although optimal speed depends on road design and en...
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20% Bias Score
Bolivia Bus Crash Kills 28
At least 28 people died and 20 were injured when a bus traveling between Potosi and Oruro plunged 800 meters down a ravine in Bolivia on Monday; speeding is suspected to be the cause.
Bolivia Bus Crash Kills 28
At least 28 people died and 20 were injured when a bus traveling between Potosi and Oruro plunged 800 meters down a ravine in Bolivia on Monday; speeding is suspected to be the cause.
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20% Bias Score
North Macedonia Proposes Stricter Traffic Laws After Fatal Accident
In response to a fatal traffic accident in Skopje caused by a reckless driver, North Macedonia's political parties are proposing stricter traffic laws, including harsher penalties and increased police presence near schools, to improve road safety.
North Macedonia Proposes Stricter Traffic Laws After Fatal Accident
In response to a fatal traffic accident in Skopje caused by a reckless driver, North Macedonia's political parties are proposing stricter traffic laws, including harsher penalties and increased police presence near schools, to improve road safety.
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40% Bias Score
Aggressive Driving Rises in Hesse and Thuringia Due to Space Competition and Lack of Enforcement
Rising aggressive driving in Hesse and Thuringia, reported by ADAC and ADFC, is attributed to space competition from new traffic concepts and a lack of enforcement, impacting all road users and highlighting the need for improved driver education and stricter law enforcement.
Aggressive Driving Rises in Hesse and Thuringia Due to Space Competition and Lack of Enforcement
Rising aggressive driving in Hesse and Thuringia, reported by ADAC and ADFC, is attributed to space competition from new traffic concepts and a lack of enforcement, impacting all road users and highlighting the need for improved driver education and stricter law enforcement.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Lenient Cannabis Driving Laws Under Fire
Germany's relaxed cannabis driving laws, allowing up to 3.5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood, are under scrutiny due to concerns about road safety, especially regarding mixed substance use and individuals with substance abuse issues; experts call for stricter regulations, improved testing, a...
Germany's Lenient Cannabis Driving Laws Under Fire
Germany's relaxed cannabis driving laws, allowing up to 3.5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood, are under scrutiny due to concerns about road safety, especially regarding mixed substance use and individuals with substance abuse issues; experts call for stricter regulations, improved testing, a...
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52% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Program "Movers" Aims to Reduce School Car Trips by 50 Percent
Baden-Württemberg's "Movers" program aims to reduce school car trips by 50 percent by 2030, advising 1,000 schools and 360 municipalities by 2024 to improve walking, cycling, and scooting infrastructure and address parental concerns through communication and community engagement.
Baden-Württemberg Program "Movers" Aims to Reduce School Car Trips by 50 Percent
Baden-Württemberg's "Movers" program aims to reduce school car trips by 50 percent by 2030, advising 1,000 schools and 360 municipalities by 2024 to improve walking, cycling, and scooting infrastructure and address parental concerns through communication and community engagement.
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40% Bias Score
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