Road traffic safety news

Here are some recent road traffic safety news articles from around the world:

Global

  1. WHO: Road traffic deaths reach 1.35 million annually (WHO, March 2023) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report stating that road traffic deaths have reached 1.35 million annually, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the brunt of the burden.
  2. Global Road Safety Week: "Save Lives" campaign launched (IRF, March 2023) - The International Road Federation (IRF) has launched a global campaign to reduce road traffic fatalities and injuries, with a focus on vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Regional

  1. US: Traffic fatalities increase by 10.5% in 2022 (NHTSA, March 2023) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported a 10.5% increase in traffic fatalities in the United States in 2022, with speeding and distracted driving being major contributing factors.
  2. EU: New road safety strategy aims to reduce fatalities by 50% (European Commission, March 2023) - The European Commission has launched a new road safety strategy aimed at reducing road fatalities by 50% by 2030, with a focus on improving vehicle safety, infrastructure, and driver behavior.
  3. Australia: New laws to reduce road toll by 30% (Australian Government, March 2023) - The Australian Government has introduced new laws aimed at reducing the road toll by 30% by 2030, including increased penalties for speeding and drink-driving.

Country-specific

  1. India: Road accidents claim over 150,000 lives in 2022 (Times of India, March 2023) - According to the Indian government, over 150,000 people lost their lives in road accidents in 2022, with speeding and reckless driving being major contributing factors.
  2. South Africa: New road safety plan aims to reduce fatalities by 20% (South African Government, March 2023) - The South African Government has launched a new road safety plan aimed at reducing road fatalities by 20% by 2025, with a focus on improving road infrastructure and increasing enforcement of traffic laws.
  3. China: Road traffic fatalities decrease by 10% in 2022 (Xinhua News Agency, March 2023) - According to the Chinese government, road traffic fatalities decreased by 10% in 2022, with a focus on improving vehicle safety and increasing enforcement of traffic laws.

Technology and innovation

  1. AI-powered traffic management system reduces congestion by 30% (CityLab, March 2023) - A new AI-powered traffic management system in Singapore has been shown to reduce congestion by 30%, with the potential to improve road safety and reduce travel times.
  2. Autonomous vehicles to reduce road fatalities by 90% (The Verge, March 2023) - According to a new study, autonomous vehicles could reduce road fatalities by 90% by 2050, with the potential to save millions of lives worldwide.

These are just a few examples of recent road traffic safety news from around the world. I hope you find them informative and interesting!