Road Safety Issues on Rainier Avenue in Seattle

Rainier Avenue in Seattle has been labeled as America's worst street due to weekly car crashes, leaving residents facing financial burden and safety concerns. Despite efforts by Seattle Department of Transportation, crashes continue to occur, with residents hoping for improvement through the Vision Zero plan.

Decrease in Pedestrian Deaths in 2023

Pedestrian deaths fell by 5.4% in 2023, marking the first decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Road safety advocates are implementing various measures to improve pedestrian safety.

Mandating Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) in Cars in the EU and Northern Ireland

Starting July 6, 2024, all new cars and trucks sold in the European Union and Northern Ireland will be mandated to have safety technology known as intelligent speed assistance (ISA) that alerts drivers when they are speeding and can even slow the vehicle down to prevent crashes.

Bus Crash in South Africa

A bus carrying worshippers to an Easter festival in South Africa plunged off a bridge, killing at least 45 people. The only survivor was an 8-year-old child who was seriously injured.

Driver's Licenses for Illegal Aliens in Minnesota

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill that allows driver's licenses for illegal aliens in the state, reversing a 20-year-old law. The legislation is aimed at making communities safer. Similar laws exist in California. The open borders lobby supports such measures to prevent illegal aliens from being put in ICE custody for driving without a license.