The study shows sharing the road is a source of constant anxiety. PHOTO: ISTOCK14 OCT - 93% of European road users are afraid of others' road behaviour and see it as a source of major concern and anxiety, an Ipsos survey reveals.
The study, ordered by the VINCI Autoroutes Foundation called “Sharing the road” offers an overview of the behaviour of Europeans dealing with the coexistence of different modes of transport.
Distraction while driving is an increasingly occuring phenomenon. PHOTO: ISTOCK14 OCT - 42.353 drivers were caught using a mobile device without a hands-free equipment while driving.
The data comes as a result of ROADPOL Focus On The Road Operation traditionally carried out during the annual flagship ROADPOL Safety Days campaign.
The new models will sport the white-and-blue livery, introduced in the 80s.
12 OCT - Italian State Police will receive 450 new Alfa Romeos for its fleet, the law enforcement service announced.
The new autos will be assigned to the General Prevention and Public Rescue Offices (UPGSP). They are planned to perform partol service and will exercise control of the territory in all Italian provinces.
PHOTO: POLIISI.FI11 OCT - The number of heavily drunk drivers is clearly on the rise in Finland, results of recent police operation show.
Since 1988 the Police in the Scandinavian country has been carrying out nation-wide breathalyser tests twice a year, in spring and autumn, with 100% of drivers passing the checkpoint being tested.
PHOTO: GENDARMERIE DU NORD3 OCT - Officers of French National Gendarmerie arrested a man who was driving at 63 km/h on the handlebars of an unapproved electric scooter.
