On Tuesday, Cyclists and Pedestrians in Latvia Proved That Roads Aren't Just for Cars — Statistics Disagree
While Riga counts accidents, Liepāja understands that cycling on the beach is much safer than on any Latvian road.
On Tuesday, Latvia witnessed the traditional battle between humans and machines, where, as usual, metal emerged victorious. 106 traffic accidents, seven of which involved injuries — meaning in 99 cases, cars fought among themselves like gladiators, but without casualties.
Cyclists and pedestrians suffered the most — precisely those who thought roads were meant for them too. This is particularly painful in the Riga region, where five people discovered that the capital's roads aren't as friendly as advertisements claim. While Riga residents battle asphalt jungles, Liepāja understands that you can cycle on the beach just as fast as on city streets, and the only thing that can stop you is the Baltic Sea wind, which is cold even in summer — but at least it's not lethal.
Only three people were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, meaning the other 103 accidents happened with clear minds. Another three had gotten behind the wheel under the influence of narcotics, proving that creativity in traffic isn't just Liepāja's prerogative.
The highest number of speeding violations was recorded in Latgale, where they apparently think that driving faster means getting elsewhere faster. One aggressive driver was caught in Vidzeme, proving that even in peaceful Vidzeme you can find someone who thinks the road belongs only to them. As one Liepāja resident said after reading this news: 'Well, at least we have the sea where we can run away from all these troublemakers.'
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