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Introductory course requirement for private practice driving abolished in Sweden
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Introductory course requirement for private practice driving abolished in Sweden

As of August 1, the requirement for introductory training for those who want to start private practice driving will be abolished.
After rise in accidents, Sweden reviews electric scooter rules
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After rise in accidents, Sweden reviews electric scooter rules

Accidents involving electric scooters are increasing in Sweden. The Swedish Transport Agency now wants to review the rules for the vehicles
Self-driving bus permit revoked after tram crash in Gothenburg
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Self-driving bus permit revoked after tram crash in Gothenburg

The self-driving bus that collided with a tram in central Gothenburg at the end of May will have its permit revoked, Göteborgs-Posten writes.
Drunk Riding Linked to Most Fatal E-Scooter Crashes in Sweden, Study Finds
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Drunk Riding Linked to Most Fatal E-Scooter Crashes in Sweden, Study Finds

Electric scooters stand out among traffic fatalities, according to a new study. The most serious accidents occur at night, with private electric scooters - often involving a drunk rider
A-tractor numbers surge in Sweden, with Sundsvall leading the way
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A-tractor numbers surge in Sweden, with Sundsvall leading the way

More and more A-tractors are rolling on Swedish roads. The stronghold is in Sundsvall
70 road traffic deaths this year, as in previous years
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70 road traffic deaths this year, as in previous years

A total of 70 people died in road traffic accidents during the first five months of the year, according to preliminary data from the Swedish Transport Agency.
Detention lifted for Chinese commander of ship Jin Hui
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Detention lifted for Chinese commander of ship Jin Hui

The Chinese commander of the ship Jin Hui, who has been detained since early May, has been released.
Avalanche increase in e-scooter accidents: Many children affected
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Avalanche increase in e-scooter accidents: Many children affected

The number of accidents involving electric scooters increased sharply last year. Young people are hard hit - and the injuries are often serious
Stockholm's ban on gasoline and diesel cars in the city centre stopped again
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Stockholm's ban on gasoline and diesel cars in the city centre stopped again

The County Administrative Board has once again blocked Stockholm Municipality's ban on gasoline and diesel cars in a small zone of the city.
Swedish Transport Agency says it has serious problems
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Swedish Transport Agency says it has serious problems

Once again, technical problems are affecting users of the Swedish Transport Agency. For example, it is not possible to register changes of ownership or to take the driving licence theory test for the first time
Suspected shadow ship Sea Owl 1 may be allowed to sail on from Trelleborg
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Suspected shadow ship Sea Owl 1 may be allowed to sail on from Trelleborg

One of the suspected Russian shadow ships that was boarded outside Trelleborg appears likely to be allowed to sail on soon, reports TV4 Nyheterna.
Police mistake allowed every tenth drunk driver in Linköping to keep their license
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Police mistake allowed every tenth drunk driver in Linköping to keep their license

Approximately one in ten people convicted of drunk driving in Linköping District Court last year did not have their driver's license confiscated during police intervention, a review by Corren shows.
Trouble with driving tests - 2,000 cancelled after connection between Swedish Transport Agency and Swedish Transport Administration stopped working nationwide
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Trouble with driving tests - 2,000 cancelled after connection between Swedish Transport Agency and Swedish Transport Administration stopped working nationwide

All theory and driving tests were cancelled on Monday morning after the connection between the Swedish Transport Agency and the Swedish Transport Administration stopped working nationwide. From 2 p
Human error may have caused the train crash in Denmark
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Human error may have caused the train crash in Denmark

There is substantial evidence to suggest that human error caused the train crash in Denmark on Thursday morning.
Russian commander of bulk carrier Caffa released from custody, vessel remains banned
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Russian commander of bulk carrier Caffa released from custody, vessel remains banned

The prosecutor has lifted the detention of the Russian captain of the bulk carrier Caffa, which was boarded outside Trelleborg by police and the Coast Guard. However, the vessel remains under a ban on use
Dark month of March - twelve deaths in traffic
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Dark month of March - twelve deaths in traffic

Twelve people died in traffic accidents in March, according to figures from the Swedish Transport Agency. This is significantly more than in the same month last year
Katja Nyberg served with suspicion of a crime
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Katja Nyberg served with suspicion of a crime

Former SD member Katja Nyberg has been charged with grossly reckless driving, SVT News reports.
Employees isolated after letter containing powder
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Employees isolated after letter containing powder

Suspicious tanker Flora 1 allowed to leave Sweden
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Suspicious tanker Flora 1 allowed to leave Sweden

The tanker that was boarded on Friday, suspected, among other things, of environmental crimes, has been allowed to leave Sweden, the Coast Guard said in a press release. The suspicions of crime cannot be confirmed, and Cameroon has confirmed that the ship is listed in its maritime register
Setback for Tesla over Swedish license plates
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Setback for Tesla over Swedish license plates

MP Katja Nyberg drove a car despite having a revoked driver's license
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MP Katja Nyberg drove a car despite having a revoked driver's license

Expressen reports that they caught MP Katja Nyberg on film driving a car on Tuesday - despite her driver's license being revoked. Prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation
Spring warmth tempts to tire change - but it can be too early
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Spring warmth tempts to tire change - but it can be too early

When the sun comes out and the temperature rises, many drivers are eager to switch to summer tires. But those who hurry too much can both break the law and be forced to make an expensive double change
It's almost time to change your tires, but check the weather
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It's almost time to change your tires, but check the weather

In less than a month, it will be illegal to drive on studded tires unless there are winter road conditions. It's time to plan for tire replacement - but keep an eye on the weather
Safety deficiencies behind fatal accident at Malmö freight yard
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Safety deficiencies behind fatal accident at Malmö freight yard

Safety deficiencies led to the train accident at the Malmö freight yard, where a track worker died, the Swedish Accident Investigation Board (SHK) said.
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