Motor vehicle drivers
Local drivers in Wilmslow, Cheshire, are facing penalties for blocking pavements and speeding, as part of a road safety initiative by the Wilmslow Police. The police carried out a road safety day, issuing fines and taking action against drivers who failed to adhere to traffic rules. The efforts are part
Motor vehicle drivers
Airth, a village in Falkirk, Scotland, was the first location to pilot a 20mph speed limit in April last year as part of an 18-month trial, which has shown promising results, reducing average vehicle speeds from 26.1mph to 23.1mph. Building on this success, 20mph speed limits have been
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Sri Lanka's Western Province has been plagued by a persistently high rate of road traffic accidents, with over 1,000 fatalities reported in the past six months alone. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Indika Hapugoda of the Traffic Control and Road Safety Unit emphasizes the need for collective responsibility
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Police forces across England and Wales are implementing Operation Snap, an initiative that allows drivers to report road offenses witnessed through dashcam footage, CCTV, or mobile phone recordings. The program aims to make roads safer for all users by enabling drivers to contribute to justice. However, there are rules in
Motor vehicle drivers
inDrive, a leading ride-hailing platform, has introduced a revamped Platinum Tier loyalty program to recognize and reward top-performing drivers in Nigeria. The initiative aims to prioritize driver welfare, road safety, and economic mobility by providing premium benefits, health insurance coverage, and strategic partnerships. The program's success is rooted
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A World Health Organisation (WHO) workshop in Natal, Brazil, has brought together 21 Latin-American journalists to enhance their reporting on road safety. The workshop is part of the Road Safety Reporting Initiative, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, with the aim of giving journalists the evidence, tools, and know-how to cover road
Motor vehicle drivers
A recent Road Safety Intervention Day at South Dartmoor Community College gave Year 12 students essential knowledge and skills to keep them safe on the roads. Organized by the Ashburton Neighbourhood Police Team, Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, and other agencies, the interactive workshops focused on road safety,
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A World Health Organization (WHO) hosted workshop for 21 Latin-American journalists aimed to equip them with the evidence, tools, and know-how to cover road safety comprehensively and hold leaders accountable. The workshop focused on improving road safety news coverage in Latin America, where road crashes claim more than two lives
Traffic accidents
Researchers at Harvard University have released a new study finding that seven in 10 young people use their cellphones while behind the wheel, with many taking their eyes off the road for two seconds or longer. The study highlights the risks associated with distracted driving, including a 5.5 times
Motor vehicle drivers
The Piaui State Health Department, also known as Sesapi, organized a special event for drivers as part of the "Virando no Transito" program, which aimed to value and integrate the drivers who work for the department. The event, held in celebration of Men's Day and Driver&
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Speeding crackdowns continue in Wiltshire, with a joint operation between the Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Wiltshire Police Road Safety Team netting 11 speeding drivers in a single day. On July 21, 2025, officers set up unexpected speed cameras on six roads in the area, including Station
Traffic accidents
In a move to tackle the alarming rate of road crashes involving articulated vehicles in Kogi State, the government has imposed a ban on the daytime movement of heavy-duty vehicles. Dr. Yusuf Suberu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Road Safety Matters, announced the new regulation, which permits these
