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fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Bicycling

A Valuable History Lesson for Jessica Tisch: 'The Rules of the Road' Were Written for Cars - Streetsblog New York City

fromCyclingnews
1 day ago
Bicycling

'Pay attention!' - Cian Uijtdebroeks escapes serious injury after being hit by driver while training

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Bicycling

A Valuable History Lesson for Jessica Tisch: 'The Rules of the Road' Were Written for Cars - Streetsblog New York City

fromCyclingnews
1 day ago
Bicycling

'Pay attention!' - Cian Uijtdebroeks escapes serious injury after being hit by driver while training

#california
#traffic-accidents
#public-awareness
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

'It can save lives': NYC DOT pushes state to pass 'super speeders' bill, renew speed camera program

Legislation proposed to require speed limiters for repeat speeding offenders in NYC.
The bill aims to reduce traffic fatalities caused by speeding drivers.
Speed camera renewal is a key aspect for improving road safety.
Recent crash tragedies underscore the need for stricter speeding regulations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYC DOT pushes speed camera program renewals to stop bad drivers

Speed cameras are vital in reducing traffic injuries and fatalities in NYC.
Legislation for speed limiters on repeat offenders is proposed to enhance road safety.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

This Is The Potentially Deadly Mistake People Make When Returning From Vacation

NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

'It can save lives': NYC DOT pushes state to pass 'super speeders' bill, renew speed camera program

Legislation proposed to require speed limiters for repeat speeding offenders in NYC.
The bill aims to reduce traffic fatalities caused by speeding drivers.
Speed camera renewal is a key aspect for improving road safety.
Recent crash tragedies underscore the need for stricter speeding regulations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYC DOT pushes speed camera program renewals to stop bad drivers

Speed cameras are vital in reducing traffic injuries and fatalities in NYC.
Legislation for speed limiters on repeat offenders is proposed to enhance road safety.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

This Is The Potentially Deadly Mistake People Make When Returning From Vacation

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

High Court in Belfast quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade

Mr. Justice McAlinden expressed awareness that his ruling would cause "fresh anguish" to bereaved families, emphasizing the scheme’s breach of the Climate Change Act 2022.
UK news
#personal-injury
#traffic-collision
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Weigh in: DOT begins camera enforcement of heavy trucks on Staten Island-bound BQE

Overweight trucks cause wear-and-tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure.
NYC politics
#cyclist-safety
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

200k secured to resurface busy Richmond road

Richmond Council has received 200,000 in funding for Hampton Court Road resurfacing, marking three consecutive years of maximum funding from TfL's BPRN scheme.
London politics
#distracted-driving
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

"It's One Of The Most Hazardous Mistakes": If You're Doing One Of These 6 Things On The Road, Driving Instructors Are Urging You To Stop

fromsilive
1 week ago
NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

"It's One Of The Most Hazardous Mistakes": If You're Doing One Of These 6 Things On The Road, Driving Instructors Are Urging You To Stop

fromsilive
1 week ago
NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

#legislation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Sohn in Albany: State Bill to Force Drivers to Pass Safety Stalls - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Sohn in Albany: State Bill to Force Drivers to Pass Safety Stalls - Streetsblog New York City

#traffic-violations
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Smart tires will report on the health of roads in new pilot program

The new Cyber Tire technology from Pirelli will expand beyond supercars, launching a pilot program in Apulia, Italy, to monitor road conditions with smart sensors.
Gadgets
#traffic-delays
#transport-policy
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Cars

Land Rovers and Jeeps growing bonnet heights a clear threat to children'

A proposed height limit on car bonnets is suggested to improve safety for children as SUV sales increase.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Hauliers call for tractor ban on motorways

Tractors on motorways create unsafe conditions for overtaking vehicles.
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Land Rovers and Jeeps growing bonnet heights a clear threat to children'

A proposed height limit on car bonnets is suggested to improve safety for children as SUV sales increase.
fromThe Local France
5 years ago

How does 'priorite a droite' really work when you're driving in France?

The priorité à droite rule—priority from the right—means a driver approaching an intersection must yield to vehicles coming from their right unless otherwise indicated.
France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Twix ad that shows dramatic car chase banned for encouraging unsafe driving

The ASA emphasized that the Twix ad encouraged unsafe driving by portraying reckless behavior without clear identifiers of real-world consequences, thus glorifying dangerous actions.
Media industry
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Third Avenue 'Complete Street' Will Extend From Midtown to Gramercy - Streetsblog New York City

New complete street design for Third Avenue will enhance safety and accommodate more users by replacing car lanes with dedicated bus and bike lanes.
#car-crash
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We knew they were gone instantly' - recalls parents of teen Kiea McCann killed in road crash to Monaghan debs

Two teenage girls tragically died in a car crash while being driven to a ball by a family friend.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Parenting

'He's getting visits in jail - when we visit our daughter, we go to a graveyard': parents tell of anger at man who caused death of teens in crash on way to debs

Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We knew they were gone instantly' - recalls parents of teen Kiea McCann killed in road crash to Monaghan debs

Two teenage girls tragically died in a car crash while being driven to a ball by a family friend.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Parenting

'He's getting visits in jail - when we visit our daughter, we go to a graveyard': parents tell of anger at man who caused death of teens in crash on way to debs

fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

It's Illegal To Eat While Driving In This Country - Tasting Table

Eating or drinking while driving in Cyprus is illegal, emphasizing road safety by ensuring drivers keep both hands on the wheel.
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Iarnrod Eireann releases CCTV footage of level crossing crashes, with 30 incidents so far this year

The majority of incidents at level crossings involve road vehicles and barriers, with Serpentine Ave and Sutton being the most frequently affected locations.
Europe news
#drink-driving
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Man in 40s dies in Clarington motorcycle crash | CBC News

Durham Regional Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Clarington, where a man in his 40s died after the single vehicle incident on Trulls Road.
Toronto
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Obvio's stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers | TechCrunch

Obvio aims to enhance pedestrian safety through innovative technology while minimizing surveillance concerns. They recently raised $22 million to expand their operations.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Drivers issued a warning as disposable vape ban starts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"For anyone who plans on switching over to reusable vapes now that the ban has come into force, you should be aware that using these devices while driving could see you end up on the wrong side of the law."
Cannabis
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

How California's road signs have influenced the nation and what's new

Most summer trips will be by car, covering significant distances.
California's road signs have evolved for better visibility and use standard typefaces.
Interstate highways were developed with national defense considerations.
California
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Families for Safe Streets advocates for road safety legislation to prevent fatalities, highlighting emotional testimonies from victims' families.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

La Belle Vie: Everything you need to know for a successful road trip in France

French drivers' behavior is often stereotypically bad, with many forgetting to use indicators and a noted tendency for aggressive driving, particularly in rural areas.
France politics
#collision
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Two teenage boys killed in motorbike crash in Salford

The two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, tragically lost their lives in a motorbike accident, prompting significant community grief and a police investigation.
UK news
#traffic-regulations
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Mayors locked in bitter village road dispute in south-west France

Traffic has increased tenfold in 15 years: we get all the people from Lot-et-Garonne! We've set a speed limit of 30k/h, but some people drive at 80 on this very narrow road.
France politics
Gadgets
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's Not Your Imagination. Car Headlights Really Have Gotten Brighter. Why?

Headlight glare has become America's top road complaint, stemming from technological advances and regulatory issues.
#car-accident
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Parenting

'He's getting visits - when we visit, it's a graveyard' say parents after man jailed over death of teens in crash on way to Debs

Two teenagers, Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed, tragically died in a car crash, with their families recounting a harrowing rescue.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK news

Man (40s) dies following crash involving three cars in Galway

A man in his 40s died following a car crash involving two other vehicles in Ballybane.
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'He's getting visits - when we visit, it's a graveyard' say parents after man jailed over death of teens in crash on way to Debs

Two teenagers, Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed, tragically died in a car crash, with their families recounting a harrowing rescue.
#london
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car collides with pedestrians in village

Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said: "It was reported that the vehicle involved, turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. "
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Completely inaccurate' - Gardai hit out at online misinformation about death of Garda Kevin Flatley

Gardaí emphasized that the ongoing investigation into Gda Flatley's tragic death is being hindered by rampant misinformation circulating on social media, calling for public verification of such content.
UK news
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