World All new cars sold in EU may have speed limiters by 2022 A provisional regulation unveiled on Tuesday plans for new mandatory safety features to be installed on all new EU cars, including intelligent speed assistance. 27/03/2019
world news EU lawmakers announce life-saving automobile technologies European lawmakers have mandated additional life-saving technologies in EU automobiles as from 2022. These technologies include intelligent speed assistance and advanced emergency-braking systems. 26/03/2019
Germany 'Sexist' bike helmet ad divides opinion in Germany An advert released in Germany encouraging young cyclists to wear a helmet has divided opinions on its 'sexist' delivery and intentions. 25/03/2019
world news Romanian protest leader builds a one metre "motorway" On Friday one businessman in the north-eastern city of Suceava staged his own symbolic protest - the local mayor officially opened a metre long "motorway" on his own land. 16/03/2019
France This is how French drink-drivers could avoid losing their licence Drink-drivers in France will be able to avoid losing their licence... by installing a device that immobilises their vehicle if it detects alcohol above the legal limit. 14/03/2019
business planet New EU-wide eCall system saves lives by saving time Business Planet takes a look at the business opportunities being created by eCall. The new EU-wide emergency alert system that is using Europe's Galileo and EGNOS satellite services to cut the time it takes rescue crews to get to the scene of road traffic accidents. 11/01/2019
Inspire Middle East Bahrain Bikers gear up to drive MENA road safety forward The Bahrain Bikers, a group of 31 motorcycling enthusiasts are taking to the streets of Bahrain to tackle road safety issues in the region. 09/11/2018
world news A drink-drive test for Lime's e-scooters? Scooter company wants to use tech to make its riders (and its property) safer. 08/11/2018
Hungary Hungarian infrastructure a symptom of decades of underinvestment Today EU infrastructure spending is at an historic low. While some countries have spent EU funding wisely, in other member states people wonder if any money has been spent at all... 11/09/2018
no comment Close call after driver narrowly misses hitting a child cyclist in England An English fire department has released footage of a near miss collision with a child on a bike on Sunday (August 5) to remind cyclists to ride safely. 08/08/2018
The Cube No resolution in sight as authorities crackdown on protests in Bangladesh | The Cube Police have cracked down on thousands of students who brought the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, to a halt with protests calling for tighter road safety laws. 07/08/2018
world news Police warn people against Kiki challenge after injuries reported Some people taking part in the Kiki challenge are filmed putting themselves at risk by jumping out of moving cars. 30/07/2018
world news Devices that allow motorists to drive without a seat belt sold EU-wide Devices that make it easier for motorists to drive without safety belts can be bought online across Europe, a Euronews investigation has found. 20/07/2018
United Kingdom This drone can fill in potholes with 3-D printed materials Potholes are a costly problem for authorities and drivers. Could this be the solution? 04/07/2018
France Slow down! France introduces new speed limits on secondary roads Move is an attempt to reverse trend of rising mortality on French roads. 18/06/2018
Australia Curious cockatoo plays peek-a-boo with road camera This yellow-crested cockatoo is absolutely delighted by the discovery of his new toy. 01/06/2018
Belgium Activists paint their own pedestrian crossing on deadly Brussels stree Members of Belgian citizen groups paint a zebra crossing on the street where an elderly man was run over and killed 22/05/2018
world news All EU roads getting safer — except Malta's 20% less people died on EU roads in 2017 than in 2010, according to European Commission data. 10/04/2018
Latvia Why Latvia is one of Europe's most dangerous countries to drive in Road traffic deaths have gone down in Latvia in recent years — but the Baltic state's roads remain the most deadly compared to most European countries. Euronews explains why 22/02/2018
Sweden How Sweden became the EU's road safety champion The Swedish approach to road safety, known as Vision Zero, has become one of the Scandinavian nation’s most successful international exports. 20/02/2018
France France to lower speed limits on most roads Current 90 kph limit on main and B roads to be cut to 80 kph. 09/01/2018
China Watch: Elephant attacks vehicles in China Footage shows an elephant ramming the windshield of a bus in the middle of a road in southwest China 10/12/2017
business planet How can protecting intellectual property rights protect your brand? Hello and welcome to Business Planet. 06/10/2017
USA Onboard technologies distracting drivers A study has revealed that onboard technologies are distracting drivers for up to 40 seconds at a time. 05/10/2017
USA Honolulu bans pedestrians from using mobile phones while crossing street Honolulu has become the first major US city to decide to prohibit crossing the road while using your mobile phone. From October, anyone caught 31/07/2017
France Frenchman creates fake speed trap to slow down motorists Tired of motorists speeding through his village, a Frenchman created his own speed trap by decking his van with police-style insignia and placing a 17/07/2017
