City councils
Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati is voicing concerns about a federal environmental rule change that has led to road lines fading faster, creating hazardous conditions for motorists. The change, which limits the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in road paint, has resulted in the need for more frequent repainting,
City councils
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has issued an order certifying the Ipswich City Council Resource Recovery Drivers Certified Agreement 2024, a collective bargaining agreement reached between the Ipswich City Council and three trade unions: the Transport Workers' Union of Australia, the Australian Workers' Union of Employees, Queensland. The
Traffic accidents
For the first time in Karachi's history, the city's traffic police have initiated a drug testing program for heavy vehicle drivers, following a surge in deadly road accidents involving trucks, tankers, and dumpers. The operation, focusing on Sher Shah Road, sees a joint effort from police
Traffic accidents
A 18-year-old cycling champion, Aidan Worden, tragically died after being involved in a collision with a car on Blacksnape Road, Darwen, in February 2025. While on a training ride with his clubmates, Aidan's back wheel "kicked up" causing him to cross the white line in the
Traffic accidents
Police in Tasmania are reminding drivers of the dangers of drink driving after a motorist allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into trees. The incident occurred on June 5 on Baretta Road at Baretta, with the driver recording a blood-alcohol reading of 0.146, more than three times
City councils
As of the current time, several road closures have been implemented in the Peterborough area, affecting commuters' daily journeys. The Peterborough Telegraph has provided valuable information on the locations, durations, and expected delays for these closures to help residents plan their travel. Four images are provided to visually illustrate
Traffic accidents
The Pathfinder Initiative, a road safety program aimed at 15 to 17-year-olds, has received a £6,500 grant to expand its reach and reduce road collisions involving young drivers. The program provides five days of training to participants before they obtain their driving license, with a focus on marginalized or
Traffic accidents
Work has commenced to repair a bridge in Lechlade, near Swindon, that was severely damaged in a late-night BMW crash, causing significant traffic delays. The incident occurred on May 22, around 10:10 pm, when a white BMW 5 Series crashed into the bridge wall, causing the front end of
City councils
According to a Freedom of Information request, Derby City Council made over £711,000 from fines issued to motorists breaching the Traffic Street bus lane restriction next to the Derbion shopping centre in 2024, making it the city's worst spot for bus lane fines. The council issued over
Motor vehicle drivers
A proposal to build a new service station between Stirling and Perth has raised concerns over road safety issues, with locals fearing it will increase accidents and hazards. The application, submitted to Stirling Council in March, seeks to create a petrol station, shop, parking spaces, picnic area, and vehicle washing
Motor vehicle drivers
A statewide road safety operation, Operation Stop Drink and Drug Drive, conducted by South Australia Police from 23 to 25 May 2025, resulted in the detection of 53 drink and drug driving offences. The operation targeted drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs, with police using static and mobile
Motor vehicle drivers
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against the Honolulu Police Department, alleging that officers are arresting sober drivers in an overzealous focus on making drunk-driving arrests. The lawsuit claims that the department is driven by a "singular focus" on getting arrests for driving
