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Road accidents in urban areas: 36 dead and over 3,100 injured last week

According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), 36 people lost their lives and 3,109 others were injured, including 122 seriously, in 2,308 traffic accidents that occurred in urban areas during the week from November 24 to 30. The main causes of these accidents, in order of frequency,......

Belgium: Radar success or statistical coincidence?

With nearly 400 speed cameras per million inhabitants, Belgium holds the world record for the highest number of speed control devices. Authorities defend this policy, pointing to a sharp drop in road fatalities: deaths on highways fell from 110 in 2019 to 54 in 2024, a 50% decrease in five years. Across......

Argentina: At least nine dead and 29 injured in bus crash

 At least nine people were killed and 29 others injured early Sunday in Argentina’s Misiones Province, after a double-decker bus carrying around fifty passengers fell several meters from a bridge following a collision, according to local authorities. The accident occurred around 4:30 a.m.......

EU introduces new rules to enforce Europe-wide driving bans

The European Union is tightening its grip on road safety by ensuring that driving bans issued in one member state will now be recognized and enforced across all 27 nations. This landmark regulation, adopted by the European Parliament on Tuesday, seeks to close loopholes that previously allowed offenders......

Bordeaux:Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by a bus

A serious traffic accident occurred on Saturday, October 18, in the south of Bordeaux. A 40-year-old woman was critically injured after her bicycle collided with a bus operated by TBM (Transports Bordeaux Métropole) around 6 p.m. on Rue de Bègles, near the Bertin station. Emergency......

AtlantaSanad introduces Morocco’s first electric scooter insurance amid regulatory push

AtlantaSanad Assurance has launched Morocco’s first insurance product dedicated to electric scooter users, marking a milestone in the country’s evolving urban mobility landscape. Announced on Wednesday, the initiative aims to protect riders and third parties while fostering safer and more......

Nice makes helmets mandatory for electric scooter riders starting November

Starting November 1, the city of Nice will impose a new rule requiring all electric scooter users to wear a helmet. The measure, announced by Mayor Christian Estrosi, is intended to reduce the rising number of accidents involving these vehicles, which he has described as “a danger” when used......

Morocco invests millions in advanced speed radars to curb road accidents

Morocco’s National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has allocated tens of millions of dirhams to acquire state-of-the-art speed control radars, marking a significant step toward reducing traffic accidents and improving road safety. This investment reflects the government’s commitment to tackling......

Morocco halts motorcycle inspection campaign after public outcry

The Moroccan government has suspended the national motorcycle inspection campaign following widespread public criticism and heated debate on social media. According to official sources, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch ordered the suspension on Thursday morning and granted a 12-month grace period for......