In 2010 there were 1.24 million road traffic related deaths worldwide, says WHO report

Monday, March 18th 2013 - 20:26 UTC

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Only 28 countries, covering 7% of the world’s population, have comprehensive road safety laws on all five key risk factors: drinking and driving, speeding, and failing to use motorcycle helmets, seat-belts, and child restraints. Read full article

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Australia is one of those few countries that has stringent safety laws in all 5 areas.

The number of road related deaths has dropped from 3,798 in 1973 to 3,000 last year. 25% drop.

That might not sound impressive until you realise that the population has risen from 13.3 to 23.8 million. 80% increase.
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