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1)	Potholes : A pothole is a large, natural underground cavity that is formed by the erosion of the roadway. It is often formed by erosion, wear, or subsidence. There are two common causes of potholes: water and traffic. Most potholes form over long periods of moisture like in the winter snowstorms or in the early spring. As snow and rain seep into the cracks of the pavement, the soil below it causes mud and erosion to the support. This water repeated freezes and thaws are the ground heats up and the traffic flows over the area, expanding and pushing the pavement further apart. Once the temperatures increase again, the ground returns to its previous level but the pavement stays elevated, causing a gap. As the vehicles pass over the raised pavement, the surface begins to crack and fall into the hollowed area below, creating the pothole. Once a pothole forms, it can grow to several feet, with rain water accelerating the process and creating a trap for vehicles, making one of the top causes of car accidents. Potholes put a huge strain on the car’s suspension and shocks (which absorb most of the impact of bumps and potholes). It can cause expensive damage to the car and cause you to make an unexpected appointment with the auto mechanic. They can also cause an impact similar to that of a 35-mph car accident, if deep enough. While a bumpy road may be a minor nuisance to drivers, a road littered with potholes can cause serious property damage to the car and even result in a car accident. Unfortunately our firm’s car accident attorneys are hearing more and more about accidents caused by potholes on roads that are too worn down and need repair.

2)	Night accidents: Last year, Saudi legal experts called for enacting a law that would penalize the owners of camels that caused road accidents amid concerns about their growing threats. “Until now there is no law in Saudi Arabia that would penalize the owner of a stray camel for causing a fatal road accident,” said Ahmed Al-Ashwan, a Saudi lawyer. Currently, the traffic law considers leaving animals along roadside and highways a sinful act. There is no criminal responsibility on the beast’s owner if the animal causes an accident. Legal experts argue that this law is not enough to stop accidents caused by straying animals. There are three main causes for this kind of accident: a)	Speed: Many drivers ignore the speed limit and drive 10, 20 and sometimes 30 mph over the limit. Speed kills, and traveling above the speed limit is an easy way to cause a car accident. The faster you drive, the slower your reaction time will be if you need to prevent an auto accident. b)	Night driving: Driving in the daylight can be hazardous, but driving at night nearly doubles the risk of a car accident occurring. When you can’t see what’s up ahead you don’t know what to anticipate as you drive towards it. As the sun goes down, your awareness of the road and cars around you must go up. c)	Camel Crossings: While drivers are required to know the rules of the roadway, wild animals do not take driver’s education. Wild animals will wade out into the street, and it’s up to you to make sure that you don’t get into a car accident with them.

The most recent World Health Organization figures show there were about 6500 traffic-related deaths in the kingdom in 2009, up from about 4000 in 2004. Who also estimates more than 1 million people died or have suffered serious injuries from traffic accidents since 1970, more than 4 percent of the population.