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Ireland’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) marked National Child Safety Day in October with a nationwide series of events and initiatives focused on protecting Ireland’s youngest and most vulnerable road users.

Call to protect Ireland’s youngest road users

Nov 5, 2025

A new campaign ‘Caught in a Flash’ has been launched in Western Australia to raise awareness about new safety cameras which can detect mobile phone, seatbelt and speeding offences.

New safety camera campaign launched

Nov 3, 2025

New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers.

Halloween campaign targets impaired and reckless drivers

Oct 30, 2025

GLOBAL NEWS

October is Pedestrian Safety Month and the Colorado Department of Transportation and Bicycle Colorado has held a campaign in Colorado Springs to bring awareness to pedestrian and bicycle safety in the state.

Pedestrian deaths up 88% in Colorado since 2015

Oct 29, 2025

More than $800 million in traffic safety grants has been made available by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA approves more than $800M for States to make roads safer

Oct 28, 2025

Drivers who use their phones behind the wheel are 240 per cent more likely to crash, according to a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT).

Distracted driving raises crash risk by 240%, study claims

Oct 27, 2025

The growth of automatic emergency braking systems undercuts a common gripe about red light safety cameras by preventing rear-end crashes that can occur when drivers stop short, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.

Autobrake slashes rear-end crash risk associated with red light safety cameras

Oct 24, 2025

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released early estimates for motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the first half of 2025, projecting a substantial 8.2% decline in roadway deaths.

NHTSA reports sharp drop in traffic fatalities in first half of...

Oct 23, 2025

A survey by the AA Research Foundation in New Zealand found one in four young drivers admit to scrolling social media while driving and more than half texting or messaging.

Young drivers urged to turn on Do Not Disturb feature on...

Oct 16, 2025

A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found 96 per cent of drivers admitted to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year.

Study finds almost all drivers experience road rage

Oct 15, 2025

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published its Child Casualties Report 2020–2024, which highlights the risks faced by young road users.

New report reveals risks faced by young road users

Oct 6, 2025

The American Transportation Research Institute - the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization - has launched its annual survey to find out the industry’s top issues of concern.

Trucking industry asked to rank top concerns

Oct 1, 2025

RISK MANAGEMENT

There is no evidence to support concerns that drivers equipped with an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) system fail to adequately reduce their speed when conditions warrant it, a new report from SWOV has found.

Report finds drivers continue to adapt their speed even when using...

Aug 11, 2025

There is no evidence to support concerns that drivers equipped with an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) system fail to adequately reduce their speed when...

“Road safety should not be compromised as a result of automotive trade negotiations.”

Road safety experts call for ‘levelling up’ of vehicle standards

Jul 3, 2025

Almost nine out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on, a new study from the (IIHS) has revealed.

Drivers are aware of benefits of crash avoidance systems

Oct 16, 2024

Drivers are more likely to multitask when using partial automation, and some manage to do so even while playing by the rules of the systems’ attention requirements, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Drivers quickly learn to skirt limits set by partial automation systems

Oct 14, 2024

A new report looking at the major consequences that truck driver detention at customer facilities has on industry productivity and safety has been released.

New research looks at financial and safety impacts from truck driver...

Oct 10, 2024

As part of its commitment to reducing deaths and serious injuries on America’s roads, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a new plan using emerging technologies to boost safety.

Plan unveiled for V2X technologies to reduce death and serious injuries...

Sep 13, 2024

FAMILY SAFETY

Halloween is among the deadliest nights for children and pedestrians, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and the organization is reminding families and drivers to make safety a top priority.

Keep Halloween safe: MADD urges drivers and partygoers to plan ahead

Oct 31, 2025

Halloween is among the deadliest nights for children and pedestrians, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and the organization is reminding families and...

Halloween may be full of frights and fun, but it can also be one of the most dangerous times to be on the road, Allstate insurance company has warned.

Drivers warned over risking driving this Halloween

Oct 29, 2025

Just over 74 per cent of car seats in Colorado were installed or used incorrectly last year, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

New car seat requirements aim to keep kids safe in Colorado

Oct 22, 2025

Car seat safety starts at birth and shouldn’t end too soon, that’s the message from the AAA ahead of National Child Passenger Safety Week.

Campaign highlights importance of correct car seat use

Sep 22, 2025

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched its largest-ever college road safety education programme, kicking off at University College Dublin’s Freshers Week.

Campaign aims to empower students to make safer choices on Ireland’s...

Sep 18, 2025

A ‘Look Before You Lock’ campaign has been launched in Colorado warning of the dangers of hot cars, even in cooler weather.

‘Look Before You Lock’ warning to parents about the dangers of...

Sep 8, 2025

MOTORCYCLES

Grants are being made available for a broad range of safety initiatives to protect and educate Victorian motorcyclists.

New grants program to tackle motorcyclist safety

Oct 17, 2025

Grants are being made available for a broad range of safety initiatives to protect and educate Victorian motorcyclists. The Government’s Safer Motorcycling Grants Program will...

The Colorado Department of (CDOT) is urging both motorcyclists and drivers of motor vehicles to put safety first this fall.

Motorcyclists urged to use caution

Oct 7, 2025

Drivers and motorcyclists in Ireland are being urged to share the road after a new report has highlighted the risks facing riders.

Report highlights risks for motorcyclists on Irish roads

Aug 20, 2025

Motorcyclists are more than three times more likely to be injured or killed in a crash in British Columbia compared to those in passenger vehicles, according to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC).

Motorcyclists urged to ‘freshen up their skills’ before the first ride...

Jul 1, 2025

Western Australia’s Department of Transport has issued 10 important must-haves for a safer journey for a motorcycle or moped riders.

Top 10 must-haves when gearing up for a motorcycle or moped...

Jun 19, 2025

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and victims of families involved in motorcycle crashes gathered at CDOT headquarters in Denver to call for more action on motorcycle safety in the state as part of May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness month.

Motorcyclists and drivers to put safety first

Jun 6, 2025

DRIVING FOR WORK

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has released its 21st annual top industry issues report revealing the trucking industry’s leading issues.

Economy is trucking industry’s top concern, report says

Nov 6, 2025

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has released its 21st annual top industry issues report revealing the trucking...

Fleet drivers need guidance to correctly use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or risk the technology being counterproductive, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has said.

Fleet drivers need guidance to use ADAS correctly, says AFP

Nov 4, 2025

Fleet drivers need guidance to correctly use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or risk the technology being counterproductive, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)...

The American Transportation Research Institute - the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization - has launched its annual survey to find out the industry’s top issues of concern.

Trucking industry asked to rank top concerns

Oct 1, 2025

The American Transportation Research Institute - the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization - has launched its annual survey to find out the industry’s top...