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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
Canada news

'Unspeakable tragedy' - school pays tribute to Ella McLaughlin (6), killed in Donegal crash that also claimed mother's life

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
Canada news

'Unspeakable tragedy' - school pays tribute to Ella McLaughlin (6), killed in Donegal crash that also claimed mother's life

#tragedy
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
Public health

'You never forget these things' - priest visits family in hospital after Donegal crash kills girl (6) and leaves parents and infant sister seriously injured

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
Public health

'You never forget these things' - priest visits family in hospital after Donegal crash kills girl (6) and leaves parents and infant sister seriously injured

#traffic-accident
#gardai
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

The UK's pothole crisis deepens - here's how drivers can claim for damages - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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.
Cars
#traffic-collision
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Whether you're driving or flying, here are travel tips for the Fourth of July weekend

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.
US news
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

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

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

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

#infrastructure
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month 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
1 month 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
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

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

NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month 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
1 month 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
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

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

#traffic-violations
#fatal-accident
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

New zebra crossing to reduce crashes at Romford junction where 14 injured

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.
UK news
#hit-and-run
#tragic-accident
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

Drunk driver who killed my amazing princess' in 100mph crash mustn't get his licence back, says Lillie Clack's mother

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

Drunk driver who killed my amazing princess' in 100mph crash mustn't get his licence back, says Lillie Clack's mother

#california
#traffic-accidents
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

Flight vs. Freeway: Why Air Travel Remains America's Safest Mode of Transportation - Social Media Explorer

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.
Cars
fromIrish Independent
1 week 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
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'E-bike crash ruined my life - rules need to change'

"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."
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Record amount of dangerous driver footage handed to police by cyclists

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.
Bicycling
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks 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
3 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
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

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

fromBuzzFeed
3 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
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers

Ministers must urgently act to stop the sale of illegal and potentially lethal electric bikes, particularly regarding their use by gig economy delivery riders.
Bicycling
fromArs Technica
3 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
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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
3 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
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

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.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Remembering beautiful angel' boy, 4, killed in Dartford two-car crash one week on

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.
UK news
fromTasting Table
4 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
1 month 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
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Man banned after drunkenly swerving lorry across M25 in Brentwood

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.
UK news
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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