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Driving passionIn Brazil's southern Parana State a number of motorists were alarmed to see a couple riding along on a motorcycle, while locked in a passionate embrace. The rider was paying...
Driving lessonA driver in Ohio who drove along a pedestrian way to pass a school bus, even as children were embarking, was given a novel punishment. After attending court, the woman was...
Cheesy tunnel taleA road tunnel in Norway was blocked when a load of goat's cheese caught fire. Fortunately the truck driver hauling the load escaped injury but the 27tonnes of cheese burned...
Bats on wheelsThe car used in the 1960s Batman movie has been sold for an impressive US$4.2 million at auction. Custom car specialist George Barris bought the Lincoln Futura concept...

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Photo of the Month

September 2012Pedestrian crossings allow greater safety for vulnerable road users: image courtesy of World Highways reader Ewan Smith
July/August 2012Road Congestion is a serious issue in some areas
January/February 2012BMW drivers have a rather unfortunate reputation for being impatient behind the wheel
November/December 2011This Ecuadorian pick-up truck proves so popular with passengers that is has standing room only: image courtesy of World Highways reader Jaime Erazo Pastor.

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Ministerial talks at International Transport Forum summit in Leipzig, GermanyMinisters responsible for transport infrastructure from the 54 member countries of the International Transport Forum at the Organisation for Economic... 22 May 2013
UK government announces options for new Lower Thames road crossingThe UK government has announced three options for a new Lower Thames road crossing in south east England. The first option would see the new crossing... 22 May 2013
Uganda to request US$300mn loan in 2014 to develop roadsThe Ugandan government will next year request a US$300 million loan from different funds in Uganda in its effort to develop road infrastructure in... 22 May 2013
Work to start on next stretch of A100 in Berlin, GermanyThe work on the construction of the next stretch of the A100 motorway in Berlin, Germany, is about to start. The project is expected to cost €473... 22 May 2013

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