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Friday, November 22, 2024

Naples Demands Safer Streets

Published: 2024-11-18

In Naples, a powerful demonstration took place to address the alarming rise in road fatalities.

The event, titled "Non chiamateli incidenti" ("Don't Call Them Accidents"), was organized by the "Napoli città 30" committee, which includes over twenty local associations.

Hundreds of cyclists participated, stopping at sites of recent fatal accidents to honor the victims and demand change.

Luca Simeone, a key organizer, emphasized the need for legal action and stricter penalties for traffic offenders.

Francesco Emilio Borrelli, a local politician, criticized the current safety measures as inadequate and called for immediate improvements, including more surveillance and harsher punishments.

The demonstration highlighted the urgent need for enhanced road safety in Naples.