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The proportion of cars exceeding the speed limit during the UK coronavirus lockdown was higher than for the equivalent period of 2019.

DfT report reveals extent of lockdown speeding on UK roads

Dec 1, 2020

The Institute for Road Safety Research (SWOV) study looked at how the ban on smartphone use among drivers and cyclists is enforced in the Netherlands and other European countries.

Dutch enforcement of handheld phone use leads the way in Europe

Nov 30, 2020

Statewide there have been ten traffic fatalities in construction zones, up from seven this time last year. Five of the 2020 fatalities occurred in the Denver metro area.

Construction work zones fatalities increase in Colorado

Nov 30, 2020

GLOBAL NEWS

A $2.8-million upgrade has been carried out on the 1,000-hectare Australian Automotive Research Centre (AARC) near Anglesea.

$2.8m investment to boost car safety in Australia

Nov 30, 2020

Now the US Department of Transportation has announced its first ever comprehensive ‘Pedestrian Safety Action Plan’ in a bid to reduce the pedestrian injuries and fatalities on the roads.

Action plan launched to cut pedestrian deaths on America’s roads

Nov 30, 2020

The “Slow the Fast Down” campaign, led by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), aims to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding, which has been a top traffic safety issue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speeding campaign launches in California

Nov 30, 2020

Using cutting-edge technology, the simulator combines life-like high-definition 3D graphics, an augmented reality headset, and a full-body Teslasuit that provides haptic feedback from a virtual world, while also monitoring bodily reactions.

Volvo Cars unveils “ultimate driving simulator” to test vehicles virtually

Nov 30, 2020

ANCAP SAFETY introduced testing on autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology as part of its routine safety rating assessment process in January 2018.

Australia’s top selling cars compared for AEB effectiveness

Nov 27, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has submitted an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) which is available online.

Americans asked for views on automated driving car safety

Nov 27, 2020

A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AgeLab looked at how automation affects driver disengagement.

Study identifies driver disengagement in automated vehicles

Nov 25, 2020

The new law, combining drink and drug driving and changes to the mobile speed camera program, are part of a major crackdown on offences to save lives on the roads.

Major changes to road safety laws coming to New South Wales

Nov 25, 2020

The estimate is the highest the NSC has issued for the Thanksgiving holiday period since 2008.

NSC estimates 485 fatalities on the roads this Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2020

RISK MANAGEMENT

Free action pack resources are now available to help organisations get involved in the UK’s biggest road safety campaign.

Action pack resources available for Road Safety Week

Nov 6, 2020

Road Safety Week, organised by Brake, the road safety charity, takes place on 16-22 November. The theme of this year’s event is No Need...

The guide, Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer transport guidance for operators, outlines measures to access and address the risks of coronavirus.

COVID-19 guidance published for transport operators in England

Nov 5, 2020

“Fatigue and distraction detection: A review of commercially available devices to detect fatigue and distraction in drivers” provides a detailed comparison of around 100 technologies and systems, with the overall aim to provide a recommendation on which devices to consider for further testing or use.

New report compares driver fatigue detection devices

Oct 14, 2020

The report was developed in consultation with The Co-operators, Drop It And Drive®, the trucking industry, and workplace health and safety representatives.

New Canadian report highlights value of distracted driving policies

Oct 1, 2020

Brake, the road safety charity, unveiled the theme following findings that just a quarter of people think vehicles travel at a safe speed on the street where they live.

Road Safety Week 2020 theme announced

Aug 27, 2020

Information on the grant program, including dates, guidelines and how to apply can be found on the TAC website here.

Local councils across Victoria offered road safety grants

Jul 21, 2020

FAMILY SAFETY

Celebrations this holiday season will no doubt be different, with many people choosing to stay home, or take part in fewer activities and get-togethers.

Holiday travel tips for drivers and families

Dec 2, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, the world over. Now, as we look towards the holiday season, the focus firmly remains on...

In 2019, the AAA highlighted that more than 55 million travelers planned to start the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home.

Thanksgiving Travel 2020: Driver and Family Safety Tips

Nov 23, 2020

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of adolescent death and injury in the U.S., with the peak risk immediately after obtaining a driver’s license.

Study highlights safety benefits of virtual driving assessment

Nov 13, 2020

Travel is likely to be disrupted this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and you are advised to check your country’s official guidance before making plans.

10 Diwali safe travel tips

Nov 5, 2020

They are warning parents not to buy them as gifts as latest RSA figures show three of the six people who died in Ireland between 2014 to 2019 in an incident involving a quad bike or scrambler were aged 18 or under.

Parents urged not gift quad bikes or scramblers for Christmas

Oct 29, 2020

Despite this viewpoint, young drivers are among the highest at risk for distracted driving crashes due to the combination of these beliefs and frequent cell phone use while driving (CUWD).

Study: young drivers think distracted driving risks are overblown

Oct 28, 2020

MOTORCYCLES

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole says a new video released by Transport for NSW and the Motorcycle Council shows riders how the Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) safety feature works.

Motorcycle riders given a safety lesson in ABS

Oct 28, 2020

October is Motorcycle Awareness Month in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and riders are being encouraged to learn how to protect themselves better on...

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched the campaign with automotive company Grease Monkey, after latest figures revealed motorcyclist fatalities are up 12 percent over last year.

Drivers urged to “look twice” for motorcyclists

Sep 28, 2020

This third iteration of the guidance based on the latest changes to UK Government guidelines includes advice on group riding and first responder incident management.

Updated COVID-19 riding guidelines published for motorcyclists

Aug 14, 2020

A human cheese grater has been painted on the road at Performance Cycle, as well as other locations throughout the state, and aims to remind bikers that falling on asphalt at any speed can result in serious bodily injury or death.

Cheese grater reminds motorcyclists to wear protective gear

Jul 30, 2020

The free course has been developed by DVSA, Highways England and other partners to help new riders prepare for a lifetime of safe riding.

DVSA launches training course for new motorcyclists

Jul 30, 2020

The trial, which allowed bikers to ride in selected bus lanes around Perth, concluded that there were no safety benefits, and that poor visibility and line of sight of motorcyclists posed a risk.

Motorcycle bus lane trial finds no safety benefits

Jul 7, 2020

DRIVING FOR WORK

The UK Government has published detailed guidance on its website, covering everything from licence requirements and international driving permits to new border control processes.

Brexit guidance: transporting goods between Great Britain and the EU

Nov 30, 2020

Haulage and commercial drivers who move goods between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union (EU) will be subject to new...

Economic softening, combined with independent factors including lower fuel prices, brought down the average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers in 2019 by 9.3 percent to $1.65.

Report reveals cost of trucking decreased in 2019

Nov 30, 2020

The cost of trucking decreased last year, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s latest Operational Costs report. Economic softening, combined with independent factors including...

Driver shortage, truck parking, driver compensation and retention are among the top concerns, as well as – for the first time since 2005 – insurance costs.

Driver shortage and truck parking among top industry concerns

Oct 28, 2020

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has released its 16th Top Industry Issues report. Driver shortage, truck parking, driver...