Last Updated:November 07, 2024, 16:46 IST The Supreme Court acknowledged the concerns raised by insurance companies about road safety but rejected claims that LMV-licensed drivers cause more accidents. This ruling follows years of legal uncertainty, addressing longstanding issues in the Motor Vehicle (MV) Act, and aims to prevent future litigation on the matter.(Photo: Mint) In … Read more
A young driver had a bit of a nightmare on a wet road recently, spinning their car and crashing into a barrier while driving. That wouldn’t normally make the news, but this time the driver was using their phone and streaming the whole thing online when they crashed their custom McLaren supercar into a highway … Read more
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No matter how badly Amazon treats its workers, we all keep shopping there. There have been accusations that delivery drivers weren’t allowed to go to the bathroom, the company reportedly left airport workers toiling away in 100 degree heat and now it’s apparently banned delivery drivers from their last remaining joy at work: singing along … Read more
Pennsylvania Democratic senator John Fetterman is known for a few things, like his 6-foot-8 frame and his affinity for hoodies, but great driving is certainly not one of them. Maryland State Police body-camera footage released yesterday shows first responders discussing the lawmaker’s June 9 crash, and quoting a witness who said Fetterman was “flying” in … Read more
Last Updated: July 08, 2024, 17:31 IST Green signboards serve multiple functions, from providing directions and distances to highlighting landmarks and service facilities. (PTI Photo) The choice of green for highway signage is not arbitrary; rather, it stems from standardised practices aimed at enhancing visibility and clarity for drivers nationwide. Highway infrastructure often features a … Read more
As part of their attempt to combat drowsy driving and boost road safety, Chinese authorities have implemented a novel traffic system: flashing coloured laser light beams from machines installed on highway markers to keep drivers alert. A video showcasing this system’s operation is already getting significant online attention. Dubbed “high-speed anti-fatigue laser lights,” these systems … Read more
PETALING JAYA: A system called MyCINTA is in the works to curb incidents of children being forgotten in cars is in the works, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the system is being developed by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research “The target for 2024-2025 in relation to the MyCINTA system is to … Read more
Photo: Franz Marc Frei (Getty Images) In developed countries all over the world, driving continues to get safer. The one exception to that rule is the United States, where driving continues to get more dangerous. Unfortunately, there are so many factors that make drivers in the U.S. more dangerous, there’s no silver bullet that will … Read more
The best sight I ever saw from my car was an act of social kindness. A few years ago I was driving through our downtown at 3:00 in the afternoon. While I was waiting for the light to change, a young woman – clearly under the influence of something beyond alcohol – stumbled out of … Read more
Road safety has been in the spotlight in parliament with a high-profile accident in Tampines that killed two people, including a teenage girl, last month prompting questions from MPs. In response to questions from various MPs, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Tuesday it will not be increasing the penalties for dangerous driving for now. … Read more
