All articles tagged with #road safety
Saudi Arabia’s 149-mile stretch of Highway 10 is the world’s longest straight road, but a civil engineer warns its unchanging, repetitive driving can cause fatigue and highway hypnosis, making it riskier than it sounds.
UK pickup registrations rose 92% from 308,103 in 2014 to 590,587 in 2024, a trend Clean Cities says reflects lifestyle choice over practicality and prompts calls for stricter safety standards and higher parking fees as critics warn heavier, taller pickups pose risks to pedestrians and other road users; the piece also notes proposed trade carve-outs for US vehicles that could bypass safety testing.
Northern Ireland will become the UK’s first region to implement graduated driver licensing for provisional licences held by 17‑ to 23‑year‑olds, introducing a six‑month wait before testing, 14 required training modules, a longer post‑test ‘R’ plate period, night‑time and passenger restrictions for six months after passing, motorway coaching for learner drivers, and removal of the 45mph limit for restricted drivers. Penalties can reach up to £1,000 or three points. The reform aims to cut deaths and injuries among young drivers, who in 2024 accounted for about 24% of fatal or serious crashes despite holding around 8% of licences.
An elderly taxi driver in Seoul was arrested after a deadly crash that killed one person and injured 13 others, with tests indicating morphine use, raising concerns about elderly drivers' safety.
A bus accident in Guatemala resulted in 15 deaths and at least 15 injuries, prompting the government to declare a three-day mourning period and highlighting ongoing transportation safety issues in the country.
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are implementing vehicle restrictions and safety measures on major highways due to an approaching winter storm, which coincides with peak holiday travel, urging drivers to monitor conditions, avoid unnecessary travel, and drive cautiously to prevent accidents.
A major ice storm is expected to impact the region on Friday afternoon, leading to ice accumulation, travel advisories, and road restrictions, with significant disruptions anticipated for holiday travel and potential power outages.
PennDOT and the PA Turnpike are implementing vehicle restrictions across Pennsylvania's Interstate network ahead of a winter storm bringing snow, ice, and freezing rain, with advisories for drivers to avoid unnecessary travel, exercise caution, and stay updated via 511PA for road conditions and restrictions.
During a two-week festive crackdown in the West Midlands, police arrested 147 individuals suspected of drink or drug driving, emphasizing the dangers of impaired driving and increasing patrols during the holiday season to prevent tragedies.
A bus accident in Peru resulted in at least 37 deaths and dozens injured after the vehicle plunged into a ravine following a head-on collision on the Pan-American Highway, highlighting ongoing road safety issues in the region.
The U.S. has halted issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers to review screening protocols, citing safety concerns and a need to protect American truckers amid a driver shortage, while also intensifying ongoing visa vetting processes for all current visa holders.
A bus carrying mourners from a funeral in western Kenya crashed, killing 25 people and injuring 20, with the cause under investigation. The accident highlights ongoing road safety issues in Kenya, which has seen a rise in traffic fatalities.
A bus carrying mourners from a funeral in southwestern Kenya overturned and fell into a ditch, resulting in at least 21 deaths, including women, men, and a child, with the accident attributed to high speed near a roundabout.
A driver from Bulgaria was killed and a passenger injured after their vehicle collided with a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska, highlighting the dangers of wildlife on roads and the importance of cautious driving at night.
Country singer Conner Smith killed 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins with his truck in Nashville but was only charged with a misdemeanor for failure to yield, highlighting ongoing issues with road safety and pedestrian protection in the U.S.