The Algorithm Age

Ten times more cyclists than drivers have been fined for running red lights in one of London 's busiest districts, new figures have revealed. And one in six bike riders admits to frequently ignoring traffic light signals to stop, according to a new poll for electric vehicle firm Lime. City Of London Police say they are carrying out a new crackdown on cyclists who flout regulations - with many more doing so compared to drivers in the area. Some 284 people have been fined so far this year for not stopping at traffic lights while riding bikes in the City of London , compared to just 25 drivers. The figures were revealed by City of London Police, at the same time as a separate study by Lime on the attitudes shown by cyclists across the UK's capital city. Fines for cyclists running red lights are set at £50, while drivers must pay £100 - with the money going to the Treasury - and receive three points on their licence. City of London Corporation figures show c...

There are renewed calls for authorities to provide specialised training for drivers towing caravans as more and more vehicles hit Australian roads . It follows an increase in accidents involving caravans , as experts argue a focus on safe towing education can reduce the road fatality rate . This week, Queensland released its Transport and Main Roads Budget for the upcoming year, and while industry experts praised its focus on safe driving initiatives, they are calling for subsidising towing courses for drivers to help make roads safer. "There's a lot involved in the application of connecting the recreational vehicle to the car, that's one thing, but then there's actually how to tow and manoeuvre safely on the road and respond to certain conditions," Jason Plant from Caravan and Trade Industries Association Queensland (CTIAQ) told Yahoo News. "We think a stand-alone, subsidised towing course would be of great benefit to road safety in gen...