#road-safety

#road-safety

A staggering 59% of drivers surveyed said they don't report potholes. Experts are urging motorists to report potholes in their local area, in order to give road users the best chance of receiving compensation when making a claim.

AAA is forecasting record highs of people traveling by both plane and car. The vast majority 61.6 million people are expected to drive to their destination, while another 5.84 million will fly.

A new zebra crossing is set to be installed in Romford due to 14 recorded injuries at the junction, part of a broader safety improvement scheme.

While headlines often spotlight the rare tragedy of a plane crash, the far more common and far more dangerous road accidents continue to claim lives daily with far less attention.

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.

"The fact that she was safe to cross the road and this happened, is unacceptable," Nichola says. "There are no rules and regulations in place for these electric bikes."

Footage of dangerous overtakes on cyclists, captured by helmet and bike cameras, is being sent to police in record numbers, highlighting concerns amidst growing cycling incidents.

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.

Ministers must urgently act to stop the sale of illegal and potentially lethal electric bikes, particularly regarding their use by gig economy delivery riders.

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.

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.

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.

Peter's tragic death highlights the devastating impact of road accidents on families, underscoring the urgent need for road safety measures to prevent such incidents.

Eating or drinking while driving in Cyprus is illegal, emphasizing road safety by ensuring drivers keep both hands on the wheel.

The majority of incidents at level crossings involve road vehicles and barriers, with Serpentine Ave and Sutton being the most frequently affected locations.

A man who drove a lorry while three times over the drink-drive limit has been sentenced to a 25-month driving ban and a community order.

"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."