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Traffic/Road rules

US watchdog to review high failure rate in FAA air traffic control training

A sign marks the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, in Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S., October 9, 2025.   REUTERS/Brian Snyder
A sign marks the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, in Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S., October 9, 2025.   REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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.

TP to void demerit points, refund motorists after over 1,500 speeding tickets wrongly issued

Affected motorists do not need to take any action, the statement said, adding that TP will notify them.
Affected motorists do not need to take any action, the statement said, adding that TP will notify them.

Forum: Complacency on the roads is putting everyone at risk

Drug dealers, underage drivers caught using deregistered vehicles as cases surge

The number of cases involving deregistered vehicles has risen, with the authorities reporting a surge in 2025.
The number of cases involving deregistered vehicles has risen, with the authorities reporting a surge in 2025.

Commentary

Hong Kong’s bus seat belt saga has all the makings of a good comedy

mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM
mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM

Truck traffic at Cargill facility in northern Brazil blocked by protesters

FILE PHOTO: A drone views shows Cargill grain terminal in Santarem, Para state, Brazil October 08, 2024. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A drone views shows Cargill grain terminal in Santarem, Para state, Brazil October 08, 2024. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for speeding in Florida

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's 4 x 100m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Sha'Carri Richardson of the U.S. celebrates after winning gold REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's 4 x 100m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Sha'Carri Richardson of the U.S. celebrates after winning gold REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Forum: Simplify medical assessments for all older drivers

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.