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Vintage crashIn France a rally driver committed a major sin against French culture when he crashed his car during a race. The driver lost control of the racing car and smashed through a...
Bridge bashing incidents show large vehicle drivers do not pay sufficient attention to height restrictionsOne bridge in the US has suffered repeated impact incidents from inattentive drivers of large vehicles who do not pay sufficient attention to the posted height restrictions.
Bats for bikesA 24 year old Vietnamese Batman enthusiast has built his own version of the Batbike, using parts from a small Suzuki motorcycle and from a car. The ingenious bike features...
Cut to the chaseA new superhero has taken to the streets of Perth in Western Australia, striking with vigilance and dealing justice on behalf of the city's hard-pressed motorists. The green...

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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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Talks to develop US$3.03bn Sydney F3-M2 road linkIn Australia, New South Wales Roads Minister Duncan Gay said talks are continuing between federal and state governments to develop a US$3.03 billion... 20 May 2013
Five consortia interested in Romania's Pitesti-Craiova highway projectThe Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has revealed that five consortia have entered bids to land the contract for the construction of the €2.08... 20 May 2013
Odinsa's PPP proposal with Invias for 1,768km of Colombia's roadsColombian construction firm Odinsa is looking to become one of the country's major concession operators. The ambitious company has put forward a new... 20 May 2013
Alarming results from US distracted driving surveyTransurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic have published an alarming report on distracted driving on the busy I-95 highway in Northern Virginia in the... 17 May 2013

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