A 32-year-old German woman drove the wrong way for over 50 kilometers on the A1 motorway, under the influence of cannabis, before being stopped by the Highway Police after a long chase. (translated)
Four young people have been arrested after throwing stones at vehicles on the Bovesana, causing fear and risks to road safety, accused of attempted murder and endangerment of transportation safety. (translated)
In China, a massive recall of 4.3 million cars has been initiated, including models from Tesla and Xiaomi, due to safety issues related to the electronic door handles, which can be difficult to use in emergency situations, prompting the government to seek more obvious mechanical solutions. (translated)
The testing of SafeDrive, a speed camera with artificial intelligence in Tuscany, aims to identify dangerous driving behaviors such as smartphone use and the failure to wear seat belts, while raising questions about privacy and not imposing fines during the testing phase. (translated)
A German study has revealed that, although electric cars cause fewer serious accidents compared to combustion vehicles, their increased weight and the fact that they emit artificial sounds at low speeds increase risks for pedestrians and other means of transport, especially in poor visibility conditions. (translated)
In Reggio Emilia, a woman was attacked by the parents of a girl after reprimanding the latter for hitting her car, suffering injuries that require five days of recovery. (translated)
Giuseppe Campagna, a seventy-three-year-old, has been arrested under house arrest on charges of attempted vehicular homicide after intentionally hitting a group of six cyclists in Lanzo Torinese, causing serious injuries to two of them, all stemming from an insignificant argument. (translated)
The cyclist Piercarlo Lagna describes the accident that occurred in Lanzo Torinese, where a motorist, after an argument, reversed over a group of cyclists and, after attempting to flee, hit them again, leaving two of them in serious condition. (translated)
The Italian Ministry of Transport proposes a new highway code with 15 changes, including the possibility of obtaining a driver's license at 17 years old, the obligation for motorcyclists to wear helmets, and differentiated penalties for violations, aimed at improving safety without excessively penalizing drivers. (translated)
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is examining 15 proposals to revise the Highway Code, including the introduction of the driving license B at 17 years old, overtaking on the right on highways, and progressive penalties for speeding violations. (translated)
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has presented 15 proposals for amending the Highway Code, which include the mandatory use of helmets for super-bikes, the use of emergency lanes for motorcyclists, progressive penalties for speeding, the possibility of obtaining a Class B driver's license at 17 years old, and greater protections for vulnerable road users, with the aim of improving road safety and addressing the needs of motorists. (translated)
A bridge collapsed in April (Trigno). One has been closed for months with 25 km of detours (Bertonico-Montodine). With the 13.5 billion euros of the phantom bridge over the strait, a plan could be funded to rehabilitate 1,900 structurally at-risk bridges in Italy (half of which are over 50 years old). (translated)
Roma, Matteo Di Pietro, ex componente dei The Borderline, lascia gli arresti domiciliari e viene affidato ai servizi sociali. Condannato a 4 anni e 4 mesi per l’incidente di Casal Palocco in cui morì Manuel Proietti, 5 anni, seguirà un programma sulla sicurezza stradale - #Roma #Giustizia #SicurezzaStradale
Si aggrava il bilancio dell’incidente sulla Statale Ternana: 6 morti e 30 feriti, di cui 3 gravi - #IncidenteStradale #Notizie #SicurezzaStradale
During the two busiest weekends in August, between the 1st and the 9th, the Italian highways are preparing to receive about 16 million vehicles, with an increase in controls and the suspension of construction sites to ensure smooth traffic during the summer exodus. (translated)
A massive seizure of 6,885 Chinese electric scooters, sold as pedal-assisted bikes, has been carried out across Italy, with a total value of 5 million euros, due to their alleged violation of safety regulations, involving an entrepreneur from Palermo and a company for trade fraud and forgery in a public document. (translated)
The act of resting your feet on the dashboard while driving drastically increases the risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident, as the airbag can propel the passenger's legs toward the head and chest, causing permanent damage that requires surgery and long rehabilitations. (translated)
Un uomo è deceduto otto giorni dopo essere stato aggredito con un cacciavite alla stazione ferroviaria Togliatti a Roma mentre cercava di difendere un amico durante una rapina, portando alla richiesta di un potenziamento della sicurezza nelle stazioni. #SicurezzaStradale #StazioneTogliatti #Roma
Un camion ha perso il controllo e ha travolto dieci auto nel Maryland, distruggendo un Tesla Cybertruck che si è spezzato in due, ma fortunatamente tutti gli occupanti sono usciti illesi dall'incidente che ha coinvolto complessivamente diciotto persone, con dieci di esse trasportate in ospedale per lievi ferite. #Incidente #Cybertruck #SicurezzaStradale
In 2025, according to ACI-Istat data, there were 162 fewer road deaths compared to 2024. For the first time, the number falls below 3,000 deaths. This data comforts us. The new Highway Code, which came into effect in December 2024, is yielding encouraging results. (translated)
