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Horn effectAn elderly American driver, frustrated at the presence of two cyclists on the road, drove his vehicle behind the pair while continuously sounding his horn. The cyclists rode...
Slipping and a slidingThe authorities in the Italian city of Bologna are proposing a new ruling that will ban the use of two wheelers from the roads on days when the temperature drops below zero....
On the rollCriminals in Australia had their plans foiled when police swooped and seized a soil compactor. The criminals had used the machine in a plan to smuggle drugs into the country...
Rodent wreckerA squirrel caused €6,780 worth of damage to a convertible car when the rodent fell from a tree into the passing vehicle. The driver was so surprised by the falling animal...

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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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