The Delhi Police has once again used its creative flair to convey a crucial road safety message through a clever social media post. The post, which has gone viral, plays on the proximity of the letters ‘Q’ and ‘R’ on a keyboard to convey the message ‘WE’ (Delhi Police) will meet you with a challan (fine) if you’re caught looking at your keyboard while driving.
In a bid to promote road safety, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Amara Athar has announced a stringent crackdown on motorcyclists who violate helmet rules. Effective immediately, riders without helmets will be prohibited from using major roads such as Mall Road, Canal Road, and Jail Road. Violators will face a challan of Rs2,000. This measure is part of a broader effort to reduce accidents and prioritize citizen safety on Lahore’s roads.
Ankita, a 24-year-old Faridabad resident, was killed in a tragic car accident on Monday morning. The incident occurred on Bypass Road in Sector 37 when her car collided with a stationary truck. Ankita was on her way to her uncle’s house for her wedding day. Her brother, cousin, and a friend were also injured in the accident and are receiving treatment at a Delhi hospital. The driver of the truck fled the scene, and an FIR has been registered against him for negligence and causing death.
A coalition of Ontario advocacy groups has released a report urging governments to introduce regulations that make SUVs and pickup trucks safer for everyone. The report recommends measures such as special licenses for larger vehicles, smaller size requirements for manufacturers, and banning SUVs and pickup trucks from certain busy areas. Studies have shown that SUVs and pickup trucks pose a significant risk to other road users, with a 2021 Ontario Ministry of Transportation report finding that 61% of road fatalities involve SUVs, despite them only making up 41% of road vehicles.
The number of vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes in the UK has increased by 9% in the past year, according to the RAC. The RAC received 27,205 callouts due to poor road surfaces in the 12 months to the end of March, up from 24,906 in the previous year. Common pothole-related problems include damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs, and distorted wheels. While callouts were down by 22% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2023, the RAC attributed this to milder weather. Potholes often form when water freezes and expands after entering cracks in the road surface. The RAC’s head of policy, Simon Williams, said that while the data shows a decrease in pothole damage for the first three months of 2023, it’s important to note the ongoing poor state of roads. In October 2023, the Government announced £8.3 billion of extra funding over 11 years to fix potholes in England.
With the recent increase in the speed limit to 80 mph on portions of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike in Oklahoma, safety advocate Stephen Eimers expresses concerns about the adequacy of guardrails at these higher speeds. Eimers, whose daughter tragically died in a guardrail crash in 2016, questions the crash-testing standards of guardrails, particularly considering that federal testing is conducted at lower speeds of 62 mph.
On [Date], a tragic motorcycle accident occurred on S.H. 29, resulting in the death of a 50-year-old male. According to authorities, the accident involved a motorcycle and a delivery truck making an unsafe left turn. The motorcycle passenger suffered moderate injuries and was transported to a local medical facility for treatment. The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and additional details have not yet been released.
A road safety review for Saskatoon’s College Drive and Wiggins Avenue intersection has identified several recommendations to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. The intersection is a critical link between eastern residential neighborhoods and the central business district, and has a high volume of cyclists and pedestrians. The review was prompted by the death of a cyclist at the intersection in May 2023. The report recommends a number of measures, including leading pedestrian intervals, exclusive pedestrian phases, and widening the shared-use pathway on the north side of College Drive. The city has already completed some of the recommendations, and is considering the others.
Early Monday morning, rapper T-Pain and his entourage were involved in a hit-and-run accident in Atlanta. The suspect fled the scene, leaving behind clues that may lead to their identification. Despite the shocking incident, T-Pain remained in good spirits and expressed gratitude for being alive. Celebrities voiced their support and concerns about the reckless driving habits in Atlanta.
