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Chicago Has Worst Traffic in US, Study Finds

Chicago is now America's most congested city, with drivers losing 112 hours a year. The INRIX report reveals US cities dominate global traffic misery. Discover the full impact.

M5 Crash Causes Major Delays, Drivers Stranded

A serious crash on the M5 southbound between junctions 26 and 27 has caused severe delays and traffic chaos. Drivers reported getting out of their cars. Read the latest updates.

£5,000 fine for splashing pedestrians in rain

UK motorists warned that driving through puddles and splashing pedestrians could lead to a £5,000 fine and penalty points under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Learn how to avoid this costly mistake.

Driver fined £50 for Christmas lights on car

A motorist in Poole was pulled over by police for covering his car in festive fairy lights, breaching traffic laws and facing a potential £50 fine. Discover the rules for vehicle decorations.

Driver admits causing death of 7-year-old Elsie

Veselin Dudenski, 39, pleads guilty to causing the death of Elsie Gascoigne, 7, by dangerous driving on the B1202 in Lincolnshire. He has been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing. Read the full story.

Soldier jailed for fatal stabbing of love rival

Kai Sainz-Stafford, 24, has been sentenced to over six years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter through the heart while on bail for another knife attack. Read the full story.

M4 Heathrow Tunnel Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash

Severe delays on M4 near Heathrow after multi-vehicle collision closes tunnel lanes. Emergency services on scene with motorists facing 90-minute delays and 4-mile queues during morning rush hour.

Emu causes highway chaos during Melbourne rush hour

A lone emu caused traffic chaos on one of Victoria's busiest highways during morning rush hour, bringing traffic to a complete standstill and creating surreal scenes as police attempted to corral the flightless bird.

Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge

Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.

M40 Chaos: Serious Crash Closes Motorway

Major disruption on M40 after serious multi-vehicle collision between junctions 6 and 7 near Watlington. Emergency services rush to scene with air ambulance deployed.

Massachusetts intersection honking chaos drives residents mad

Residents of Georgetown, Massachusetts are at breaking point as frustrated motorists create their own traffic rules at a notorious intersection, with non-stop honking turning their peaceful neighbourhood into a cacophony of chaos.

M6 Chaos: 90-Min Delays After Serious Crash

Severe disruption hits M6 in Cheshire as major collision between junctions 16 and 17 causes extensive closures and 90-minute delays during Tuesday rush hour.

Drink driver avoids jail after baby death in crash

A 24-year-old drink driver has walked free from court despite causing a collision that killed a six-month-old baby who wasn't properly strapped in and was thrown through the car window in West Yorkshire.

M1 Crash Causes 7-Mile Queues Near Leicester

Severe delays on M1 southbound after multi-vehicle collision between J23 and J22 near Leicester, with emergency services scrambling to clear the scene and miles of tailbacks forming during Thursday afternoon rush.

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