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Newly licensed drivers to be put on probation
Licensed drivers could soon be put on a 12-month probation period under proposed reforms aimed at improving safety on Namibia’s roads. The proposal was presented by deputy commissioner and head of operations Rozario Coetzee during the parliamentary standing committee on transport, infrastructure and housing’s public hearings on the motion in Windhoek yesterday. The probation period [] The post Newly licensed drivers to be put on probation appeared first on The Namibian.
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UrduPoint
· Jul 6, 2026
Drug trafficker sentenced to 20-year in prison
Drug trafficker sentenced to 20-year in prison
The West Australian
· Jun 26, 2026
Queensland to double penalties for drug drivers in major road safety crackdown
Drink or drug-drivers, including medical cannabis users, could spend up to 25 years in prison under one state’s newly introduced road safety laws.
Global News
· Jun 29, 2026
Fines, administrative penalties proposed for drinking and driving in Saskatchewan
Administrative penalties, such as immediate licence suspensions, will be an option for police as opposed to laying criminal charges when a driver's BAC is above 0.08.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 12, 2026
Drunk driver who caused fatal crash also convicted of child abuse
A mother of two who caused a fatal drunk driving accident has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, as court convicted her for abusing her two daughters on top of causing a man's death. The Hongseong district of the Daejeon District Court handed the defendant a guilty verdict for the Jan. 4 accident, when she ran over a motorcycle rider in his 20s with her car in Hongseong-gun, South Chungcheong District. Her charges included death by dangerous driving, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, ch
WRAL News
· Jun 23, 2026
Three arrested in Nash County after deputies seize over 1,000 grams of drugs
The driver of a vehicle in Nash County tried to run from deputies during traffic stop, over 1,000 grams of drugs were found in the car. The driver and two others were arrested.
Florida Daily
· Jun 24, 2026
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years for Drug and Gun Offenses
A Jacksonville man will spend more than two decades in federal prison after being convicted of drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Charles Curtis Williams, 47, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and for possessing a []
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 13, 2026
Mercedes, Mask, And Mountain Of Charges: Traffic Stop Snags Bartow Woman Linked To Store Theft
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Bartow woman with a history of state prison sentences is back in the Polk County Jail following a July 10 traffic stop that tied her to a recent retail theft. Pearlie Mae Williams, 48, was driving a black Mercedes-Benz E-Class when deputies pulled her over. Investigators had already been searching [] Mercedes, Mask, And Mountain Of Charges: Traffic Stop Snags Bartow Woman Linked To Store Theft
BNO News
· Jul 13, 2026
Which States Have the Meanest Drivers?
Most of us have had the unpleasant experience of dealing with mean drivers on the road. They may cut you off, fail to show proper etiquette, or even put you at risk of an accident. Some states have more mean drivers than others. But which states are home to the meanest drivers? And what’s responsible [] The post Which States Have the Meanest Drivers? appeared first on BNO News.
The Tribune 242
· Jun 26, 2026
Men receive conditional discharges over cash and iPhone robbery
TWO men connected to a robbery in New Providence last week were placed on probation yesterday.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 2, 2026
Confessions of a car-illiterate driver
Confessions of a car-illiterate driver
WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jun 25, 2026
New OHV Permit Requirements Take Effect July 1 on North Cumberland WMA
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - New rules for off-highway vehicle riders in Tennessee are set to take effect next month, bringing changes to permits and fees for t...
Fark
· Jun 23, 2026
Highway patrol makes a peel to unusual car driver: 'Unblock your license plate. And don't slip up again - now make like a banana and split' [Amusing]
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RTL Today
· Jun 25, 2026
Thursday morning: Police issue 54 fines for using mobile phones at the wheel
54 drivers were issued with 250 fines and lost points off their licences in police checks on Thursday morning.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
Police arrest 24 motorists over traffic violations in Jigawa
The has intensified enforcement of traffic and vehicle registration laws across the state, leading to the arrest and prosecution of 24 motorists for various traffic-related offences. This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesman, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, and issued to journalists. The command said the enforcement exercise was aimed at enhancing [] Police arrest 24 motorists over traffic violations in Jigawa
Truthout
· Jun 27, 2026
Trans People Behind Bars Face Great Risks. Prison Officials Are Making It Worse.
Even state-level legal protections for trans people have not always extended to those behind bars.
Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jul 1, 2026
Do You Think the Driver Should Face Criminal Charges?
Do You Think the Driver Should Face Criminal Charges?
The News Letter
· Jul 10, 2026
Motorists warned of 'significant traffic disruption and delays' at Scarva parade
Motorists have been advised of “significant traffic disruption and delays” due to parades and the annual ‘Sham Fight’ taking place in Scarva early next week.
Daily Mail
· Jun 27, 2026
REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits
REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits
Nepal News
· Jun 29, 2026
रसुवागढीमा मालवाहक सवारीसाधन आवतजावतमा रोक
रसुवा। नेपालको उत्तरी नाका रसुवागढीस्थित मितेरी पुलबाट दुई दिनका लागि सार्वजनिक मालवाहक सवारीसाधनको आवतजावतमा रोक लगाइएको छ। अघिल्लो वर्षको २४ असारमा आएको ल्हेन्देखोला बाढीले पक्की पुल बगाएपछि तत्काल सञ्चालन गर्न बेलीब्रिज जडान गरिएको थियो। उक्त बेलीब्रिजबाट आगामी वर्षायाममा सवारीसाधन चलाउन मिल्ने वा नमिल्ने भनी परीक्षण गर्न यातायात सञ्चालनमा आज र भोलि रोक लगाइएको रसुवाका प्रमुख []
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 10, 2026
Man convicted on felony narcotics charge sentenced to 42 years in prison
A Bexar County jury sentenced a “habitual offender” to a 42-year prison sentence Thursday afternoon, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Malaysiakini
· Jun 23, 2026
PARLIAMENT | MP quizzes 'inadequate' penalties for drunk drivers; parolee monitoring devices
Where's the proposal to make drunk drivers pay victims, Zahari asks.
The Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump foe John Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case
His plea agreement may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge will ultimately decide his punishment
Western Standard
· Jul 5, 2026
WATCH: Chilliwack motorcyclist crashes after illegal Highway 1 shoulder pass
A Chilliwack motorcyclist is facing fines, a seven-day vehicle impound and a damaged Harley-Davidson after an illegal pass on the shoulder of Highway 1 ended with a crash into a pickup truck in Vancouver.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 8, 2026
California DMV gives 11,000 drivers 30 days to retake written test or lose licenses but won’t explain why
About 11,000 California motorists are being ordered to retake the state’s written driver’s license exam after the Department of Motor Vehicles said it discovered irregularities in a batch of test results. Drivers who received notification letters have 30 days to pass the knowledge exam again or risk having their licenses canceled, according to the DMV. []
Toronto Sun
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Driver behaviour’ the issue, not new highway speeds of 110 km/h
We have a cohort of drivers that have missed out on some of the fundamentals of the highway traffic act
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 3, 2026
Student jailed for road crash causing death of friends
A 22-YEAR-OLD man who pleaded guilty to drunk-driving and dangerous driving causing the deaths of two of his college friends was jailed for four years. The court heard that Patrick Carroll, of Drinagh, Fivealley, Birr, County Offaly, was drunk when he crashed a car into a wall off the N69, killing passengers Darragh Dullea (21), [] The post Student jailed for road crash causing death of friends appeared first on Limerick Post.
Radio New Zealand
· Jun 30, 2026
Government passes law cracking down on street racers
The Antisocial Road Use Legislation Amendment Bill gives police extra powers to crack down on fleeing drivers, illegal street races, burnouts, disorderly dirt bike gatherings, and siren battles.
KTLA 5
· Jun 26, 2026
Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case; jury deadlocked
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a former Uber driver accused of sparking the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. Jurors said they were deadlocked on all three felony counts. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
OpsLens
· Jul 4, 2026
‘Enduring indignity’: Study finds license plate reader failures cause major headaches for drivers * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Source link An innocent driver is stopped by a gun-waving police officer who sics a dog on him and he ends up in jail for hours, or even days. It’s
Irish News
· Jun 26, 2026
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton admits retaining classified information
His plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge ultimately will decide his punishment.
Politizoom
· Jun 25, 2026
Who Will Have To Answer To The Judge?
Because someone will. They need to explain something. They will need to explain it well, because it appears that something that was dictated by the judge in court has not been done. This could have consequences. And if it was done, there’s still a second question to answer. Gratitude for Raw Story: A federal judge
Fox News
· Jul 13, 2026
Illegal immigrant truckers accused of mowing down Americans ignite fury over loopholes unleashing deadly roads
Fatal crashes involving illegal immigrant truck drivers prompt a federal crackdown on non-domiciled CDL licenses and English proficiency rules.
MaltaToday
· Jun 24, 2026
Cab driver accused of sexually abusing a minor granted bail
Cab driver is granted bail after being charged with committing nonconsensual sexual acts on a minor
Hi China
· Jun 29, 2026
Drivers team up to protect blind pedestrian
A blind pedestrian accidentally wandered into a busy traffic lane. Two quick-thinking drivers stopped their vehicles, halted oncoming traffic and safely guided the pedestrian out of danger. #Trending
Bali Discovery
· Jun 24, 2026
Disabled Dutchman Gets 3 Years in Prison for Growing Marijuana in Bali
Dutch National Growing Hydroponic Marijuana in Bali Gets Sentenced to 3 Years Jail After Prosecutors Demanded 9 Years. The post Disabled Dutchman Gets 3 Years in Prison for Growing Marijuana in Bali first appeared on Bali Discovery.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 4, 2026
Revenue over Rs 2 million raised from traffic action in a day
Kathmandu, July 4: A total of 2000 vehicle drivers have been penalized for breaching traffic rules in the last 24 hours....
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