#traffic-safety

#traffic-safety

According to a statement issued by the Garda Press Office, static safety cameras have been proven internationally to reduce speeding.

As the Oregon Legislature works on a major transportation package, advocates say it's crucial the final bill includes enough funding for public transit and safe streets- and, many say, the current framework doesn't go far enough.

The Ontario budget features a $14.6 billion deficit, driven by economic uncertainty and a projected Real GDP slowdown to 0.8% in 2025 amidst tariff battles.

Della Vecchia argues, "Why do I have to consult people to do something on my own property?" highlighting his stance on property rights.

Garda Flatley, aged 49, was conducting a speed checkpoint on the R132 in north Dublin when he was critically injured and later pronounced dead.

The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old male, was airlifted from the scene to the Mater Hospital, where his injuries are reported to be serious.

After a fatal crash, the Emergency Streets protocol proposes that drivers reduce their speed by 20 mph for two weeks to minimize kinetic energy in the area.

During the court session, it was revealed that McGinn drove nearly twice the speed limit and disregarded passengers' pleas to reduce his speed.

Anthony McGinn, who was driving nearly twice the speed limit, ignored pleas from his passengers to slow down before crashing the vehicle that killed two teenagers.

Members of the Kildare Roads Policing Unit conducted checkpoints during the May bank holiday campaign, resulting in numerous arrests and vehicle seizures for various driving offences.

Gardaí are investigating whether a gang of masked teenagers who tried to break into a number of vehicles in a hospital car park were copying the Lucky Dip gang. Dangerous-driving incidents over the Easter weekend led to the arrest of nine male juveniles after multiple high-speed chases.

In California, running red lights remains a severe issue contributing to fatalities and injuries, underscoring the need for urgent reform in traffic safety measures.

Harry Webb, a 27-year-old cyclist, tragically died after a hit and run incident in Hackney, and the driver involved has been charged.

The Kilburn Grange Primary students expressed their desire to close Priory Park Road to traffic, aiming to create a safer, greener space for play and interaction.

The lead-footed drivers on the list are repeat offenders who have each received an average of 323 school-zone speed camera tickets last year, ranging from 160 to 563.

George Spies, an organizer with Traffic Violence Rapid Response, noted that roads...create dangerous situations for pedestrians and cyclists. "What happens when you've got two lanes?... speed kills," Spies said.