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Real eyesTraffic cameras are now being installed in the 'Ja Choei' dummy policemen set up in the Thai capital of Bangkok. The dummy policemen will now be able to identify driving...
Hitting backA six-strong gang of car thieves got rather more than they bargained for when they tried to steal an expensive Range Rover from two brothers in the UK city of Birmingham late...
Family funA British mother and daughter both lost their driving licences after French police decided the pair were rather too enthusastic about driving at high speeds. The French...
Long cycle rideA 100 year old Frenchman recently set a new world cycling record, pedalling his bicycle 100km in four hours, 17 minutes and achieving an average speed of 23.3km/h at Lyon...

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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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