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demorgen.be • Transportation • Belgium
The article discusses the increasing problem of excessively bright bicycle lights in Belgium, highlighting the lack of clear regulations and the resulting safety concerns for other road users.
elpais.com.uy • Accident • Brazil
Two Uruguayan citizens died in a traffic accident in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, while two others were injured.
gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br • Politics • Brazil
A former councilman in Júlio de Castilhos, Brazil, died in a car accident on BR-158, leaving behind a legacy as the first Black person to serve on the municipality's legislature.
dnevnik.bg • Automotive • EU
The European Commission proposed changes to vehicle inspection regulations, aiming to enhance safety and environmental standards.
auto-motor-und-sport.de • Automotive • Germany
Millions of German car owners face increased costs due to the upcoming EU regulation mandating annual vehicle inspections for cars older than ten years.
bernerzeitung.ch • Infrastructure • Switzerland
Following local criticism, the canton of Bern is making improvements to a recently completed 5 million Swiss Franc road project in Spiez's town center.
winnipegfreepress.com • Politics • Canada
Winnipeg city council rejects implementing speed limits for cyclists on active transportation paths, citing enforcement difficulties, while cyclists advocate for safer road conditions following a fatal accident.
irishtimes.com • News • Ireland
The death of Garda Kevin Flatley while on duty highlights the dangers of road policing and prompts calls for improved road safety measures and societal changes in Ireland.
irishtimes.com • Driving • Ireland
The Road Safety Authority in Ireland reports a concerning rise in violent and abusive incidents during driving tests, including physical assaults, verbal abuse, and near-miss accidents.
elnortedecastilla.es • Accident • Spain
A young driver was injured in a traffic accident on the N-110 highway near Segovia, marking the third accident on the same stretch in less than a month.
thetimes.com • Driving • Luxembourg
Luxembourg has been identified as having the world's worst drivers due to high rates of speeding and drink driving, despite investments in public transport.
thecourier.co.uk • Development • Scotland
A proposed 187-home development in Stanley, Scotland, faces opposition due to community concerns about road safety, despite officials recommending approval.
thetimes.com • Driving • World
Studies suggest that listening to slower-tempo music while driving can lead to calmer, safer driving habits, as opposed to faster music, which may encourage speeding and riskier behaviors.
link.springer.com • Medicine • Israel
A study in Israel reveals that light electric vehicle accidents involving children result in more severe injuries than those involving other vehicles, necessitating improved safety measures.
winnipegfreepress.com • Cycling • Canada
Cyclists in Winnipeg, Canada, protested the delayed implementation of safety improvements on Wellington Crescent, one year after a fatal hit-and-run involving a cyclist.
ahoradosul.com.br • Accident • Brazil
A car falling into a drainage canal in Pelotas, Brazil, highlights concerns about road safety and infrastructure.
ladepeche.fr • Traffic • France
Private speed camera cars are coming to the Tarn region of France, part of a national program to free up police resources and enhance road safety.
smh.com.au • Accident • Australia
The tragic death of René White on a notorious section of Appin Road highlights ongoing safety concerns and prompts calls for improved road infrastructure.
dailymail.co.uk • Transportation • World
Peter Hitchens expresses concern over the lack of reporting and regulation surrounding e-bike and e-scooter accidents, highlighting their growing danger on roads.
thehindu.com • Education • India
The Tamil Nadu government is integrating road safety education into school curricula, launching workbooks and teacher manuals developed by the Uyir NGO's 'Kutty Cops' initiative.
bernerzeitung.ch • Traffic • Switzerland
New traffic regulations in Bern classify fast e-bikes as mopeds, leading to confusion and safety concerns among cyclists and pedestrians, particularly near schools.
elcorreo.com • Traffic • Spain
The implementation of a new section speed camera on the A-8 highway in Spain has been delayed, and the article details its functionality and the planned enforcement.
nrc.nl • Traffic • Netherlands
The article discusses the ubiquitous green roadside figure, Victor Veilig, exploring its origins, names in different countries, and its effectiveness in promoting road safety.
monacomatin.mc • Accident • Monaco
The family of a student killed in a drunk-driving accident in Monaco is using AI to create a road safety video featuring her likeness, aiming to prevent future tragedies.