A tragic road accident in Ivory Coast has claimed the lives of 21 people and injured at least 10 others. The accident occurred on a stretch of road linking Soubré and Gagnoa on Sunday night, highlighting the ongoing issue of road safety in the country. Authorities have launched an investigation and are urging drivers to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further accidents.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is implementing temporary safety measures on the accident-prone Chennai-Tada highway, including road repairs, barriers, and signage. The measures target nine specific locations, aiming to reduce accidents, particularly involving two-wheelers.
Washington D.C. is tackling its traffic safety issues by targeting out-of-state drivers, particularly those from Maryland and Virginia, with stricter enforcement, fines, and new technology to monitor driving behavior. The goal is to reduce traffic violations and move closer to achieving Vision Zero, an initiative aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Chennai’s Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) has successfully implemented a 20-day zero accident day (ZAD) campaign, leading to a remarkable 10-day streak of no two-wheeler accidents. This achievement is attributed to targeted enforcement drives, awareness campaigns, and increased police presence, resulting in a significant reduction in helmet violations, overspeeding, and rash driving.
A 30-year-old man was killed in Chennai after his bike collided with a stray cow, highlighting the growing danger posed by roaming cattle. Authorities are taking action against cattle owners and are investigating the incident. This follows similar accidents involving stray cows in recent weeks, raising concerns about road safety and the need for stricter measures.
To address the alarmingly low helmet compliance among school-going children in Chennai, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) have launched a campaign, distributing free helmets to students. While helmet compliance among adult riders has reached 90%, a study revealed that only 6.5% of children wear helmets, with many using non-ISI-marked helmets. The GCTP emphasizes the importance of prioritizing children’s safety and urges parents to ensure their children wear helmets while riding.
A 45-year-old woman tragically lost her life after a speeding BMW, driven by the son of a Shiv Sena leader, rammed into her bike in Mumbai. This marks the third fatal drunk driving incident in Maharashtra in just two months, sparking outrage and highlighting the growing concern over reckless driving and lax enforcement of traffic rules. The incident follows the controversial Pune Porsche case and a similar incident in Nagpur, raising serious questions about road safety measures and the need for stricter action against drunk driving offenders.
California Senate Bill 961 would require cars to automatically brake if drivers exceed the speed limit by 10 mph. Critics, including Republican Senator Brian Dahle, argue that the bill is an unnecessary intrusion on personal freedom and that Democrats in Sacramento are prioritizing misguided initiatives over pressing issues such as crime, homelessness, and affordability.
Motorists beware: The long-held belief that you can exceed the speed limit by 10 percent without repercussions is a dangerous myth. According to Andrew Jervis, CEO of ClickMechanic, “Speeding costs lives and should never be encouraged, regardless of whether it can land you in trouble or not.”
Regina City Council has deferred a decision on lowering the speed limit in the Cathedral neighbourhood to 30 kilometres per hour, 24 hours a day, until May. The discussion emerged as part of a broader debate on the Vision Zero framework, which aims to reduce major injuries and deaths by decreasing crashes. While the framework received unanimous support, councillors were divided on creating a community safety zone in Cathedral.
