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From UK to Malaysia by car
RPMC's 65-day expedition took participants through Europe and Asia before returning to Ipoh. -The Star/ANN 		Cabbies take legal action against cab company
15 cabbies unhappy that promised bonus of $11,000 is actually coming from their own pockets.
Worst driving habit is tailgating
Forcing others to make way, flashing of headlights and failure to use indicators annoy motorists the most. -NST 		China court overturns first death sentence for drunk driver
Sun Weiming's sentence was reduced to life in prison.
He wears masks to fight speed cameras
A US driver claims the costumes make it impossible for authorities to prove he was behind the wheel. 		Motorists speed up at amber lights
Installation of timers at traffic light junctions will not improve road safety.
Cyclists vs motorists
Cyclists should not presume motorists must give way to them. 		She quit job as secretary to be a cabby
Mother of three earns more as a taxi driver and finds job interesting as she gets to meet many people.
Bump into me? Pay up
Seven months after accident, victim spots drive and chases him for 30mins to foot medical bill. 		Some ERP gantries not in operation during F1
ERP gantries may interfere with sensitive video transmission equipment used for the race.
Motorists caught in road closures for F1 race
Journey to Suntec City takes four to five times longer than usual, say motorists. 		Car flips, crashes and catches fire
S'poreans survive horror crash on N-S Highway.
Drivers cheering removal of pedestrian crossing
Crossing between Ion Orchard and Wheelock Place is gone, no more hordes of pedestrians. 		Three-quarters of US workforce drive to work alone
Many rural communities in America don't have access to mass transit.
 
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