COLUMBUS, Ohio — A growing number of teenagers in Ohio are failing to wear seat belts properly, a troubling trend that state safety officials say is contributing to a rise in preventable deaths on the road. According to data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 44 teenage drivers were killed in crashes across the state last year, and 81 percent of those victims were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. Law enforcement officials are expressing concern over the incre

Powell, Ohio — Police officials are raising concerns about the increasing number of electric scooters and bikes being used by teenagers and children in local neighborhoods. With the popularity of e-bikes and scooters climbing rapidly, officers have noticed more complaints, unsafe riding behaviors, and even minor accidents involving young riders. In response, a new educational program has been introduced to teach proper road use, safety awareness, and traffic laws related to these vehicles.

Florham Park, a suburban community in New Jersey, is the latest town to adopt stricter safety rules for electric bicycles and scooters in response to rising concerns about pedestrian safety and traffic management. With the growing popularity of e-bikes and scooters across the state, local leaders have recognized the need to clarify guidelines for riders and establish boundaries to prevent accidents and ensure shared spaces are respected. Under the new rules, riders must operate on t

Harjinder Singh, an Indian immigrant accused of entering the United States illegally, has been returned to Florida to face serious charges after a crash on the Florida Turnpike that left three people dead. Singh, who worked as a truck driver, is now at the center of a legal and political storm as both federal and state authorities scrutinize his immigration status, his driving qualifications, and the policies that allowed him to operate a commercial vehicle des

The state of Illinois has officially changed the age requirements for senior drivers when it comes to renewing their licenses, marking a significant update to long-standing driving regulations. Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed House Bill 1226, a measure that unanimously passed the General Assembly earlier this year, bringing forward a new framework for how older drivers will demonstrate their fitness to remain behind the wheel. The bill raises the age at w

An 18-year-old has been charged with intoxication manslaughter following a deadly early morning crash in Garland, Texas, that claimed the life of another driver. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Garland Avenue and Kingsley Road, where a Nissan SUV was struck by a speeding Cadillac SUV and burst into flames. Garland police confirmed that the victim, a male driver of the Nissan, died at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notifi

San Francisco has officially started issuing citations to drivers caught speeding by its network of traffic cameras, marking the end of the two-month warning phase of the city’s road safety initiative. The city is part of a statewide effort to curb speeding-related accidents through a pilot program that uses automated speed enforcement technology. Beginning Tuesday, any vehicle detected traveling at least 11 miles per hour over the posted speed limit on designated streets will be subjec

Houston police are intensifying their law enforcement efforts on the city's busiest highways as part of a broader initiative aimed at curbing reckless driving and ensuring road safety across the metro area. The latest push involves a multi-agency collaboration between the Houston Police Department, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, METRO Police, and the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Cupertino is taking a data-driven approach to traffic safety by launching a new public dashboard that tracks nearly two thousand traffic collisions across the city. The interactive tool, which reflects crash data from 2018 through 2024, is aimed at helping the community and local officials better understand accident trends and make informed decisions to improve public safety on the roads. The dashboard compiles information from a statewide traffic records system and provides a cle

City officials are moving forward with long-awaited road safety improvements along El Monte Avenue following a series of pedestrian fatalities. These upgrades, which were discussed in detail during a recent advisory committee meeting, aim to reduce risks along a corridor known for its high traffic volume and dangerous crossings. The project also covers nearby sections of El Camino Real, a major arterial route. The section of El Monte Avenue set for redesign stretches from El Camin

A devastating accident unfolded on the morning of July 9, 2025, when the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge in Padra taluka, Gujarat, collapsed during peak traffic hours, plunging several vehicles into the Mahisagar River. The tragedy claimed the lives of nine people and left several others injured. The bridge, which serves as a key link between the Anand and Vadodara districts, suddenly crumbled while four vehicles, including two trucks, a Bolero SUV, and a pickup van, w

A family of four from Hyderabad, India, lost their lives in a devastating car crash in Dallas, Texas, while on vacation in the United States. The victims have been identified as Sri Venkat, his wife Tejaswini, and their two young children. According to preliminary reports, the family was returning to Dallas after visiting relatives in Atlanta when tragedy struck. A mini-truck, reportedly driving on the wrong side of the road, collided head-on with the family’s vehicle, causing an immedi

In a shocking incident, a lawyer representing the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) made a remark during a Madhya Pradesh High Court hearing that sparked public outrage. The remark, questioning why people left their homes early without work during a devastating 40-hour traffic jam on the Indore-Dewas highway, came under intense scrutiny after three people tragically lost their lives. The traffic jam, which involved over 4,000 vehicles stranded on the

Washington, D.C. is intensifying its crackdown on drivers who owe massive sums in unpaid traffic fines, with more than $1 billion in outstanding tickets currently on the books. These violations are not limited to minor infractions. Many involve recurring offenses caught by speed and red light cameras, and in some cases, single vehicles have accrued tens of thousands of dollars in penalties. In a recent targeted traffic enforcement operation in Northeast D.C., officers discovered j