This video from Darwin went viral and we can understand why. The astonishingly low chance that this speeding vehicle didn’t collide with another car or a pedestrian.
It’s a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in our road/street system. How can a vehicle reach such high speeds in a urban area? How can people just sitting at an intersection come within inches of death?
Preventing these kinds of incidents goes beyond the traditional Safe System infrastructure toolkit. It calls for advancements in vehicle technology, supported by policy changes, regulations, and accelerated efforts to modernise the fleet.
As we work to design safe roads, we must also push for safer vehicles and smarter systems. Events like this highlight the need for a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to road safety.
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