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Road safety

Forum: Burden of safety must fall on riders, not pedestrians

Malaysia to ban heavy vehicles on roads before and after Chinese New Year to ease traffic flow

The ban will apply at all times on the stipulated days for trailers, vehicles used to transport construction materials, and  lorries carrying loads that exceed 7,500kg.
The ban will apply at all times on the stipulated days for trailers, vehicles used to transport construction materials, and  lorries carrying loads that exceed 7,500kg.

Forum: Complacency on the roads is putting everyone at risk

Forum: Heavy vehicles seen with obscured licence plates

China bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policy

A Tesla Inc. electric vehicle (EV) at a SuperCharger station in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Tesla Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on January 28. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
A Tesla Inc. electric vehicle (EV) at a SuperCharger station in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Tesla Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on January 28. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Forum: Simplify medical assessments for all older drivers

US opens probe after Waymo self-driving vehicle strikes child near school, causing minor injuries

US' National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation after a Waymo self-driving vehicle hit a child in January.
US' National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation after a Waymo self-driving vehicle hit a child in January.

Forum: Seat-mounted hooks in cars could be dangerous

Van driver in viral video chases down and kicks car near Aljunied; police investigating

Logistics company SF Express, whose logo was printed on the van's side, said they are aware of
Logistics company SF Express, whose logo was printed on the van's side, said they are aware of

Medical exam process for older vocational licence drivers in Singapore to be simplified

From Feb 2, these drivers will receive only one notification letter each year, from either the TP or LTA, when they are due for a medical exam.
From Feb 2, these drivers will receive only one notification letter each year, from either the TP or LTA, when they are due for a medical exam.

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