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Road safety

New smart video system on roads can help identify cause of traffic accidents, detect illegal parking

A new intelligent road video platform will flag road incidents, such as vehicles that stopped unexpectedly or fallen objects on roads, automatically to the authorities.
A new intelligent road video platform will flag road incidents, such as vehicles that stopped unexpectedly or fallen objects on roads, automatically to the authorities.

Joo Chiat gets Shibuya-style scramble crossing in trial from Nov 16

Traffic lights in every direction will turn red at the same time during a dedicated pedestrian crossing phase, allowing people to walk across from all sides at once.
Traffic lights in every direction will turn red at the same time during a dedicated pedestrian crossing phase, allowing people to walk across from all sides at once.

Vehicle ploughs into pedestrians in Los Angeles, killing at least three

Police investigate the scene of a car crash that killed three people and critically injured several others in North Hollywood, California, on Nov 10.
Police investigate the scene of a car crash that killed three people and critically injured several others in North Hollywood, California, on Nov 10.

US opens probe into Waymo vehicles over school bus safety violations

A Waymo driverless taxi travels through downtown Austin, Texas, US, Oct 27, 2026.
A Waymo driverless taxi travels through downtown Austin, Texas, US, Oct 27, 2026.

ComfortDelGro to stop U-turn testing for AVs at Punggol junction after near miss; LTA investigating

The CDG autonomous vehicle is seen moving into the path of another vehicle as the latter approaches the junction.
The CDG autonomous vehicle is seen moving into the path of another vehicle as the latter approaches the junction.

AV on trial in Punggol nearly hits girl; Grab directed to narrow testing as LTA probes near miss

The autonomous vehicle appears to slow down on the turn as the girl steps onto the road towards it.
The autonomous vehicle appears to slow down on the turn as the girl steps onto the road towards it.

TP officer among 3 taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE

Two cars and two motorcycles, including a TP motorcycle, were involved in the accident, the police said.
Two cars and two motorcycles, including a TP motorcycle, were involved in the accident, the police said.

Forum: Keep EMAS messages for current road conditions and clear road-safety tips

Forum: Can aluminium road dividers protect drivers in accidents?

Forum: Balanced enforcement, effective deterrence and accountability needed for road safety

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