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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...
Multi-storey parkingA car owner in Ukrainian capital Kiev has taken a novel approach to parking problems in the city, ensuring the vehicle has a space and is also free from the potential risk of...
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...

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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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GDDKiA to call 50 tenders in Poland worth combined €7.65 billionPolish road authority GDDKiA has approved the calling of 50 tenders for road construction projects worth a combined US$9.85 billion (PLN 32bn).... 24 May 2013

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