Traffic safety
Tasmania's road safety figures have taken a turn for the worse, with a sharp increase in fatalities and serious crashes compared to last year. Despite police efforts to enforce road rules, many drivers continue to display reckless behavior, putting themselves and others at risk. A recent crackdown on
Traffic safety
A new road safety strategy, set to be published in autumn, includes several key changes aimed at improving road safety standards in the UK. One of the proposals is a compulsory eye test for motorists aged over 70 every three years, with those who do not meet visual standards facing
Motor vehicle drivers
The UK Government is proposing a major overhaul of road safety laws to tackle the persistent issue of road fatalities. The plans, set to be published in a road safety strategy in the autumn, aim to reduce the number of road deaths and serious injuries by cutting the drink-drive limit,
Motor vehicle drivers
The UK government's proposal to update road safety laws, including the consideration of reducing the drink-drive limit and introducing mandatory eye tests for older drivers, has been welcomed by motoring groups as "much overdue" and "a step in the right direction". The plans, set
Motor vehicle drivers
Magistrates' Court in Southampton has witnessed a growing trend of cases involving substance abuse and road safety, sparking concerns among local authorities. Recent cases have seen young adults facing charges for possession of cannabis, failure to comply with community notices, and drink driving, among other offenses. The severity of
Motor vehicle drivers
Local newspapers have recently reported on several high-profile drink-driving cases in Andover, highlighting the serious consequences of driving under the influence. Two recent hearings at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court saw two drivers face steep fines and penalties for exceeding the legal alcohol limit. Eldon Pompey and Akeme Charles, both from
Motor vehicle drivers
According to a recent survey of 1,072 UK motorists, more than one in five (21%) have drunk alcohol after 10pm, knowing they need to drive before 9am the following morning. This poses a serious risk to road safety, as the next morning's "groggy head" can
Motor vehicle drivers
Colorado drivers are working towards making the roads safer, according to the 2025 Driver Behavior Report by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Released ahead of the annual Traffic Safety Summit, this report highlights areas where progress has been made and where challenges persist. The summit, taking place this week
Motor vehicle drivers
In a concerning trend, the number of drivers banned from Warwickshire's roads for drink and drug driving has increased. Over the past two weeks, 11 drivers were banned for a total of 20 years after being convicted at Leamington Magistrates Court. The average age of those convicted for
Traffic accidents
Raul Luna-Perez, a 43-year-old undocumented immigrant, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and assault by auto in connection with a fatal crash that killed a mother and her 11-year-old daughter in Lakewood, New Jersey. Luna-Perez, who has a history of DUI and domestic violence arrests, was released
Traffic accidents
In a bid to curb dangerous driving habits, the Nagpur Police launched 'Operation u-Turn' on July 10, 2025, with the aim of reducing road accidents in the city. The 21-day operation has seen impressive results, with a sharp 62.5 per cent decrease in deaths due to road
Traffic accidents
Scott Death, 34, appeared in Orange District Court on Thursday, where he was sentenced to three years and two months in prison for killing an elderly man in a drunk driving crash. Death reversed out of a driveway at speed in the NSW central west town of Cowra and hit
