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CBC
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CBC
Speed, motorcycles key factors in rising traffic fatalities in Edmonton, police say
Edmonton could reach a new 10-year peak for fatal vehicle collisions this year, and police are raising concerns about the high number of incidents involving high speeds and motorcycles. Deaths involving motorcycles are especially high, and causing concern for police and enthusiasts alike. Last week, police responded to a collision near Highway 2 and Highway 19 in the far south of Edmonton where a motorcycle travelling at high speed hit a concrete barrier. A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident brings this year's number of fatal collisions to 20, matching the pace needed to reach a new 10-year peak for the city set in 2015, when there were 33 fatal collisions. This year is likely to pass last year's final count of 26. "This number is high, definitely compared to previous years," said Sgt. Kamlesh Patel, who works with the Edmonton Police Service's major collisions unit. "It definitely is concerning." Motorycle collisions Speed and motorcycles have been two prominent factors in fatal collisions this year. Fatalities involving motorcycles are now at six this year, just shy of the the 10-year peak of seven recorded last year. Patel said that motorcycles lack the safety features of four-wheel vehicles, and when combined with high speed the risks are much greater. It's something that Ashlee Taylor, who is president of an organization that helps injured bikers, knows well. "When you're in a motorcycle accident there is a high chance that you are catastrophic or it's life-altering," said Taylor. Her group, One Broken Biker, is an Alberta-based non-profit that provides support for motorcycle-riders and their families after accidents. Taylor said her organization is seeing a big hike in injured riders with its biggest year ever, supporting more than 220 riders where usually they support between 150 and 180. The organization is seeing lots of accidents where motorists's vehicles slip on gravel, and also collisions from distracted drivers in cars, Taylor said. "They're just not paying attention." She argues distracted driving should be better policed, but also that motorcycle licensing should be more difficult and riders should be regularly re-training to keep their skills sharp. Track a safer option Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association president Jon Bullee said riders with a need for speed should keep it to the race track. He's had friends get injured riding on the street before, and he says he wishes they had spent that time at the track instead. He says it gives riders a chance to test and improve their skills in a safer environment than the street. "When I see people posting, 'Oh I got this big speeding ticket' I just tell them, 'that could have paid for an entire year of riding on the track. You wouldn't have that speeding ticket and you'd be having a lot more fun.'" Debate around photo radar continues In most of this year's traffic fatalities, police say excessive speeding has been a key factor. In last week's death Patel said it's likely the motorist was driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. For Patel, the numbers raise questions around how police can enforce traffic rules. Earlier this year, the province imposed restrictions on photo radar and cut out all photo radar on numbered highways. "Ever since photo radar has gone, in my personal experience I've seen speeds go up. Especially on highways with higher speeds," Patel added that every night shift he works he sees at least one vehicle driving an excess of 50 km/h over the limit. The number of traffic deaths is also raising alarms for Edmonton city Coun. Ashley Salvador who is calling on the province to roll back those photo radar changes. "Photo radar is an important tool for behaviour change," Salvador told CBC's Edmonton AM on Monday Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen continues to defend the choice to cut what he calls cash cows. When asked about concern for speeding, Dreeshen said his main concern is with what he calls dangerous speeders, like street racers rather than daily commuters.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Asian Granito India posts ₹16.41 crore profit in Q4 FY25
NEW DELHI: Asian Granito India (AGIL) has reported net consolidated profit after tax of ₹16.41 crore during the quarter ended March 31, 2025. It had registered loss after tax ₹5.41 crore it registered in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, the company said in a BSE filing. The company's net consolidated total income stood at ₹478.49 crore in Q4 FY25, a growth of 11.78 per cent from ₹428.06 crore it recorded in the similar quarter last year. Kamlesh Patel , chairman and managing director of the company said, "Despite the current volatility in the market and economy, the company has closed Q4 and FY25 on a good note, achieving better operational and financial performance, indicating improvement. We are steadfast on our commitment to achieve total revenue of ₹6,000 crore in next 4-6 years." The board of directors considered and approved an investment by making subscription of 51% of total share capital of the proposed post which it will become subsidiary of the company. In Q4 FY25, net sales of the company was reported at ₹471.62 crore, exports was at ₹86 crore. Exports during FY25 were at ₹291 crore and comprised 19% of revenue. In Q3 FY25, AGIL had completed the conversion of all outstanding warrants into equity shares. In October 2024, the company allotted 77.82 lakh and 47.14 lakh equity shares, respectively, upon warrant conversion. Subsequently, in November 2024, an additional 78.03 lakh shares were issued at ₹48.15 per share (including a ₹38.15 premium), raising ₹28.18 crore from promoter group investors. These conversions increased company's issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital to ₹147.04 crore, comprising 14.70 crore fully paid-up shares of ₹10 each. As a result, the promoter group's holding rose from 29.02% in September 2024 to 33.52% as on March 2025.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Bike with 44 pending challans, tampered number plate seized
Indore: Indore police on Monday said to have seized a bike with 44 pending traffic challans and a number plate that was allegedly tampered with. In a recent crackdown, the traffic police's special checking team stationed at Palasia Square intercepted a motorcycle travelling on the wrong side of the road. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the bike had a staggering 44 pending Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) challans (traffic tickets). Furthermore, after accumulating such a large number of fines, the rear number plate of the motorcycle was tampered with. The traffic police immediately seized the motorcycle at the scene. The action was taken by the team of Traffic Subedar Syed Kazim Hussain Rizvi. The motorcycle (registration number MP 09 QE 7801) was stopped for driving on the wrong side. The rider, Chayan Kumar Prajapat, was unable to produce the vehicle's documents or his driving licence when asked. Upon checking the bike's registration number, the team found that it had 44 pending ITMS challans, which were already forwarded to the court. Following the issuance of these numerous challans, the rear number plate of the bike was tampered with. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs กับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้ | เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติม IC Markets สมัคร Undo Rizvi stated that the motorcycle is registered in the name of Kamlesh Patel. All the challans were already sent to court, with a majority of them issued in the LIG (Lower Income Group) area. The motorcycle has been seized, and the owner, Kamlesh Patel, will be summoned with the necessary documents, and action will be taken to cancel his driving licence. Some of the pending challans against the bike were also issued at the Rasoma and Scheme Number 78 traffic signals.
