Just the facts, nothing but the facts - traffic
ref: Buenos Aires Herald (English Daily) February 17, 2008
World news headlines have placed Argentina as one of the most deadly countries for traffic fatalities. There were 20 or more traffic related deaths a day throughout Argentina, for 2007.
La Presidnta "Cristina" just unleased 600 new traffic police in Buenos Aires (Capital Federal) to combat a part of this problem. Buenos Aires (city) 234 traffic deaths for 2007, Buenos Aires (province) 3,134 traffic deaths for 2007.
Nearby Chcabuco district reported yesterday that during the last month and a half it reduced road crashes by 80% and seized 350 motorcycles for "documentation irregularities."
1/3 of deaths take place on weekends and holidays 12 % higher than on weekdays.
13% of the traffic deaths nationwide are motorcycle related.
Men account for 73% of the deaths and women 27%. No statistics available for visitors (tourists) from outer space.
58% of crashes occured in urban areas and 42% in rural area.
So, Eat, Drink and be Careful It might be a good idea to keep your documents in order and buy legally required insurance. xfiltrate
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