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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Do you use a scooter, motorcycle, or electric bike? Here is what we know about the plates and procedures for circulation in CDMX

New regulations have been introduced in Mexico City for electric scooters, bikes, and motorcycles, requiring drivers to have a license, plates, and helmets.

Mar 22 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Traffic violations make Beijing tighten rules for self-propelled vehicles, popular in São Paulo

Beijing has decided to enforce stricter regulations on self-propelled vehicles, including e-bikes, due to traffic violations and safety concerns.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Soon time for tire change - this is what applies

In less than a month, it will be illegal to drive on studded tires unless winter road conditions prevail in Sweden.

Mar 22 • 08:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Milan, clash between a motorcycle and a taxi: two young adults dead

A tragic accident in Milan resulted in the death of a 20-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man when their motorcycle collided with a taxi.

Mar 21 • 08:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS proposes stricter regulations for third-country drivers

The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) in Latvia has proposed amendments to strengthen requirements for drivers from third countries to enhance road safety.

Mar 21 • 06:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Center: Parades on Tuesday & Wednesday – Traffic Regulations

Traffic regulations have been scheduled in Athens on March 24 and 25 due to parades celebrating the Greek Independence Day.

Mar 20 • 14:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Łukasz Mejza has relinquished his immunity. Violation of traffic regulations in the background.

Polish politician Łukasz Mejza has waived his parliamentary immunity in light of multiple traffic violations, including excessive speeding.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers are now realising difference between single and double yellow lines

A driving expert has clarified the differences between single and double yellow lines in the UK, emphasizing their meanings in terms of traffic regulations and stopping restrictions.

Mar 20 • 04:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Correct answers considered wrong. Scandal in the driving test

A major scandal has emerged in Poland regarding driving tests where updated legal regulations were not incorporated, leading to incorrect assessment of test-takers' answers across the nation.

Mar 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Pedestrian hit in Lillestrøm

A woman in her twenties was hit by a car while crossing at a pedestrian crossing in Lillestrøm, Norway, but her injuries are not serious.

Mar 19 • 16:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From March 30, the police will revoke driving licenses for such behaviors

New regulations in Poland will allow police to revoke driving licenses for speeding over 50 km/h and for behaviors like drifting and riding a motorcycle on one wheel.

Mar 19 • 11:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the 'Pico y Placa' schedule in Quito for Thursday, March 19, 2026

Quito's traffic restriction system, known as 'Pico y Placa', will limit vehicles with license plates ending in 7 and 8 on March 19, 2026, during specific hours.

Mar 18 • 22:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘○○drugs ○○μg/L consumption’... Establishing criteria for 'drug driving' like drunk driving

Concerns about drug driving are escalating following incidents like a crash involving a Porsche in Seoul, prompting authorities to develop scientific standards for enforcing drug driving regulations.

Mar 18 • 03:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the schedule for Pico y Placa in Quito for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Quito implements a vehicle circulation restriction system known as Pico y Placa, limiting vehicle movement based on license plate numbers at specific times.

Mar 17 • 22:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government planning to let solo drivers use HOV lanes outside rush hour

The Ontario government is set to allow solo drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, amending existing regulations.

Mar 17 • 15:21 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Must Slow Down

A call to action regarding speed regulations was highlighted in a report.

Mar 17 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Speed cameras: here are where and when they will be operational on roads and highways

Speed cameras will be actively monitoring roads and highways in Lombardy this week to enforce speed limits.

Mar 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tauno Tromp: Traffic does not work primarily due to the fear of punishment

Tauno Tromp discusses the notion that traffic regulations are primarily followed due to the fear of penalties, questioning the implications of this reliance on punishment for road safety in Estonia.

Mar 17 • 07:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Quito will enforce its Pico y Placa vehicle restriction system on March 17, 2026, affecting cars with plates ending in 3 and 4 during specified hours.

Mar 16 • 22:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Swedish man paid too much for parking: Got fined

A Swedish man received a parking fine after mistakenly paying the highest rate for a parking spot that was actually categorized at a lower rate.

Mar 16 • 20:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid: No room for overloading, speeding, FRSC warns Kano commercial drivers

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Kano has issued warnings to commercial drivers to adhere to traffic regulations and avoid dangerous driving behaviors during the Sallah celebrations.

Mar 16 • 19:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers risk £1,000 fine for making wrong move to let ambulance pass

Motorists may face fines of up to £1,000 for improperly yielding to emergency vehicles, as it can lead to violations of traffic regulations.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Metro: Traffic regulations on Line 2 - Which stations are closing, at what times

Traffic regulations will be implemented on Line 2 of the Athens Metro from March 15 to March 23 due to construction work, leading to early station closures.

Mar 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Highway Code warning as UK drivers confused by red and blue sign

Drivers in the UK are facing confusion regarding a significant road sign in the Highway Code, prompting calls for better understanding of road regulations.

Mar 15 • 00:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Speed Cameras, pay attention to the date: when it will no longer be possible to appeal

Recent changes in Italy regarding speed camera regulations may soon provide clarity in how motorists can contest fines.

Mar 14 • 18:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

At fifty, even 146 kilometers per hour. Radars are increasingly used by small municipalities

More and more small municipalities are adopting speed radars to enforce traffic regulations, often catching drivers exceeding limits significantly.

Mar 14 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Metro: Traffic regulations on Line 2 - Which stations are closing, at what times

Temporary traffic regulations will be implemented on Athens Metro Line 2 due to night works.

Mar 14 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Changes to the tram for three weekends – Which line they concern

Traffic regulations will be in effect for three weekends on Line 7 of the Tram due to scheduled construction and events in the Piraeus area.

Mar 13 • 16:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Actor Lee Jae-ryong charged with obstruction of drunk driving measurement

Actor Lee Jae-ryong has been additionally charged for obstructing a drunk driving measurement following a hit-and-run incident.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How to check car fines

This article provides guidance on checking traffic fines for vehicles in Argentina, emphasizing the importance of understanding debts from different jurisdictions before selling or renewing licenses.

Mar 13 • 00:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Friday, March 13, 2026

In Quito, vehicle restrictions under the Pico y Placa system apply on March 13, 2026, for vehicles with plates ending in 9 and 0 between specified hours.

Mar 12 • 22:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Piraeus: Traffic regulations on Sunday, March 15, due to a running race – The instructions of the Traffic Police

Traffic regulations will be implemented in Piraeus on Sunday, March 15, 2026, due to the Piraeus Port Run 2026 event.

Mar 12 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Piraeus: Traffic Regulations on Sunday, March 15

Traffic regulations will be in place in Piraeus on March 15 due to the 'Piraeus Port Run 2026' event.

Mar 12 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Six new average speed control sections begin operating in Latvia

Latvia has introduced six new average speed control sections aimed at enhancing road safety and compliance with traffic regulations.

Mar 12 • 07:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Thursday, March 12, 2026

Quito's vehicular circulation system, Pico y Placa, restricts vehicles with certain license plate numbers during specified hours, impacting drivers' movements.

Mar 11 • 23:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Florida proposes to prohibit right turns on red at intersections with cameras

Florida is considering a proposal to ban right turns on red at intersections monitored by cameras, sparking debate over traffic safety and driving regulations.

Mar 11 • 20:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Heavy fines for transgressors: what the new road sign many do not comply with indicates

A new road sign for High Occupancy Vehicle lanes is gaining popularity in Europe, yet many drivers are unaware of its meaning and the associated restrictions.

Mar 11 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic regulations in the center of Athens due to a gathering in support of Cuba

Traffic disruptions are occurring in central Athens because of a solidarity gathering for Cuba organized by members of the KKE.

Mar 11 • 17:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

There Will Be Six New Average Speed Control Sections

New speed control sections will be implemented starting March 12th on various highways in Latvia.

Mar 11 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE FROM POSTIMEES ⟩ Is the Centre Party planning to build a metro in Tallinn? Guest Joel Jesse in the studio

Tallinn's Deputy Mayor Joel Jesse discusses the future of public transport in the city and upcoming plans for light traffic regulations.

Mar 10 • 14:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents are puzzled by an old road sign – they do not understand its meaning

A confusing 'No Entry' road sign on Rūtų Street in Lithuania, which applies only during certain hours, has left residents bewildered regarding its purpose and placement.

Mar 10 • 06:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Hawaii changes parking rules: the new law that prohibits leaving the car near corners

Hawaii has implemented new parking regulations that prohibit parking near street corners to improve visibility and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Mar 9 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Traffic regulations on Attiki Odos: Which section is closing and when

Traffic regulations will come into effect on the Attiki Odos due to maintenance work on the bridge at the Filis Avenue overpass.

Mar 9 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Ādaži, traffic will be monitored for three years by LMT's smart monitoring system

LMT's smart traffic monitoring system will oversee traffic in Ādaži for three years, aiming to enhance safety and compliance with traffic regulations.

Mar 9 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police Witnesses Shocking Driving of a Foreign Truck

A foreign truck was involved in dangerous driving maneuvers on a busy road in Finland, prompting police intervention.

Mar 9 • 08:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

An ATV overturned in Šalčininkai district - the driver is being treated in the hospital, the drunk passenger escaped with a fright

An ATV overturned in Šalčininkai district, injuring the driver who is hospitalized, while the drunk passenger declined medical help.

Mar 9 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for Monday, March 9, 2026

Quito's Pico y Placa vehicle restriction for March 9, 2026, limits circulation for vehicles with license plates ending in 1 and 2 during particular hours of the day.

Mar 8 • 21:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Half Marathon: Temporary traffic regulations until 14:00

Traffic regulations are in place in Athens due to the Half Marathon event today, affecting various routes until 14:00.

Mar 8 • 06:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Speed Cameras: Car Owners Are Not Required to Self-Incriminate

A recent discussion arises over the obligations of car owners when a speeding violation is caught by speed cameras, where they are not mandated to incriminate themselves.

Mar 7 • 16:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Higher traffic fines in the City: increased by 18%, with common violations now costing nearly $100,000

Traffic fines in Buenos Aires have increased by 18.9% due to a hike in the fixed unit value, with the most common violations now costing nearly $100,000.

Mar 7 • 09:00 UTC

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