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fromIrish Independent
10 hours ago

Nearly 1,000 speed camera fines cancelled on one stretch of road over 'human error'

Motorists issued fines or penalty points for speeding on the N25 in Kilkenny between May 30 and June 30 will not have to pay due to a processing error.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Drinking the night before a morning drive puts lives at risk, motorists warned

A new survey has revealed that over a fifth (21 percent) of motorists reported drinking alcohol after 10pm while needing to drive before 9am the next morning.
UK news
#car-crash
#speed-limit
#traffic-incidents
#traffic-incident
#essex-police
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Street where Marvin Boomer was killed in crash to get speed bumps this week

In the aftermath of the tragedy, residents have voiced their fear of crossing East 21st Street, even in marked crosswalks, highlighting long-standing concerns about safety.
East Bay (California)
#urban-planning
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Urban Transportation Commission calls on city to narrow traffic lanes - Austin Monitor

"What (the researchers) attributed that to is that 12 feet is wide enough that you start having very high speeds, but it's not quite wide enough to have what we would call 'forgiving infrastructure.'"
Austin
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 days ago

Major blunder as marking at busy Sutton junction says 'look right' but points left

A road marking at the junction of Mollison Drive and Stafford Road said 'look right' but points left, causing confusion for drivers and pedestrians.
Miscellaneous
#gardai
#traffic-accident
#traffic-safety
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

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

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'The moneymaker': This might be Staten Island's most controversial speed camera

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

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

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'The moneymaker': This might be Staten Island's most controversial speed camera

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 week ago

Man arrested after crash shuts M1 for EIGHT hours and driver 'seriously' injured

Emergency services were called to the scene at 6.52pm and a man was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
UK news
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Removing 'Rainbow Crosswalks' Won't Make America's Arterials Safer - Streetsblog USA

Duffy's letter urged state DOTs to address roadway fatalities, providing 60 days to identify arterial segments needing safety improvements before Fiscal Year 2026 ends.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Caitlyn Jenner's tragic history with traffic fatalities and ATVs

Caitlyn Jenner is enduring tough times after the death of her friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, who died in a tragic ATV accident.
Cars
#tragedy
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Canada news

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

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago
Canada news

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

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks 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

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
Bicycling

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

fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago
Bicycling

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

#infrastructure
#traffic-violations
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Man dies after collision in Vaughan on Saturday, police say | CBC News

At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Saturday night, a car collided with a tree and then a wall, tragically resulting in the death of the 44-year-old driver.
Canada news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks 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
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Man charged over death of father of three after hit-and-run in Balbriggan

Daniel Rostas, aged 41, has been charged with causing serious harm leading to the death of Mircea Rostas, 33, in a tragic hit-and-run in Balbriggan.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

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

Lillie's mother, Debbie, is determined to campaign for Lillie's Law, aiming for lifetime bans for dangerous drivers, finding solace in ensuring they can't harm again.
London politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

They were convicted of killing with their cars. No one told the California DMV

How can he keep driving? We wanted consequences for him. Remove his driver's license.
Cars
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Ada's life and dreams were stolen after she was killed by a drug-impaired driver'

This senseless act, rooted in driver negligence and systemic failures, ignited our unyielding fight to ensure a safer future for all.
Black Lives Matter
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromBuzzFeed
1 month 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 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month ago
Gadgets

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

Pirelli's Cyber Tire technology is moving from supercars to a public pilot program, enhancing vehicle adaptability and safety with smart sensors.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Thruway construction could wreck your upstate getaway this summer

The New York State Thruway Authority is implementing significant infrastructure improvements causing lane closures and delays, urging travelers to adjust their plans and expectations.
New York City
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Four boys, 17, arrested after crash leaves seven injured in Catford

Four teenagers arrested for robbery after fleeing police and crashing into other vehicles, resulting in injuries.
London politics
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

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

Eating or drinking while driving is illegal in Cyprus to prevent distractions.
Cyprus enforces strict road safety laws and imposes hefty fines for violations.
Food & drink
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