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Japan enacts bill that sets numerical standards for dangerous driving
The bill stipulates the charge of dangerous driving be uniformly applied to accidents causing death or injury by drivers exceeding the speed limit by over 50 kph on ordinary roads.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
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Proto Thema - English
· Jun 26, 2026
New strict rules for electric scooters: Total ban for those under 17, mandatory insurance
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Nepal News
· Jul 8, 2026
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Malay Mail
· Jul 1, 2026
Bukit Aman moves to profile drivers, companies and vehicles in drug- and drunk-driving crackdown
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