#road-safety

#road-safety

Survivors, loved ones, witnesses, and first responders all suffer profound effects from the fatalities on Irish roads. This impact is often unnoticed yet undeniably significant, with the emotional and psychological toll extending far beyond the immediate tragedies.

At least 21 people have been killed after a bus overturned in the south of Iran, with 34 others injured in the accident.

A new survey has revealed that over a fifth (21 percent) of motorists reported drinking alcohol after 10pm while needing to drive before 9am the next morning.

"What (the researchers) attributed that to is that 12 feet is wide enough that you start having very high speeds, but it's not quite wide enough to have what we would call 'forgiving infrastructure.'"

A road marking at the junction of Mollison Drive and Stafford Road said 'look right' but points left, causing confusion for drivers and pedestrians.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 6.52pm and a man was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

Duffy's letter urged state DOTs to address roadway fatalities, providing 60 days to identify arterial segments needing safety improvements before Fiscal Year 2026 ends.

Caitlyn Jenner is enduring tough times after the death of her friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, who died in a tragic ATV accident.

A staggering 59% of drivers surveyed said they don't report potholes. Experts are urging motorists to report potholes in their local area, in order to give road users the best chance of receiving compensation when making a claim.

Failure to wear a seat belt carries a fixed charge fine of €120 and three penalty points. Someone convicted in court of not wearing a seat belt faces a €2,500 fine and five penalty points.

At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Saturday night, a car collided with a tree and then a wall, tragically resulting in the death of the 44-year-old driver.

A new zebra crossing is set to be installed in Romford due to 14 recorded injuries at the junction, part of a broader safety improvement scheme.

Daniel Rostas, aged 41, has been charged with causing serious harm leading to the death of Mircea Rostas, 33, in a tragic hit-and-run in Balbriggan.

Lillie's mother, Debbie, is determined to campaign for Lillie's Law, aiming for lifetime bans for dangerous drivers, finding solace in ensuring they can't harm again.

How can he keep driving? We wanted consequences for him. Remove his driver's license.

This senseless act, rooted in driver negligence and systemic failures, ignited our unyielding fight to ensure a safer future for all.

While headlines often spotlight the rare tragedy of a plane crash, the far more common and far more dangerous road accidents continue to claim lives daily with far less attention.

Mr. Justice McAlinden expressed awareness that his ruling would cause "fresh anguish" to bereaved families, emphasizing the scheme’s breach of the Climate Change Act 2022.

"The fact that she was safe to cross the road and this happened, is unacceptable," Nichola says. "There are no rules and regulations in place for these electric bikes."

Footage of dangerous overtakes on cyclists, captured by helmet and bike cameras, is being sent to police in record numbers, highlighting concerns amidst growing cycling incidents.

Richmond Council has received 200,000 in funding for Hampton Court Road resurfacing, marking three consecutive years of maximum funding from TfL's BPRN scheme.

Ministers must urgently act to stop the sale of illegal and potentially lethal electric bikes, particularly regarding their use by gig economy delivery riders.

The priorité à droite rule—priority from the right—means a driver approaching an intersection must yield to vehicles coming from their right unless otherwise indicated.