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The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has unveiled the inaugural Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program (BTSCRP) report, Using Electronic Devices While Driving: Legislation and Enforcement Implications, published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Transportation Research Board (TRB) and funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

New electronic devices distracted driving report published

Feb 26, 2021

Preliminary data gathered by the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol, shows there were 14 traffic fatalities in construction zones last year, up from eight in 2019.

Increase in construction zone crashes in Colorado

Feb 26, 2021

It is the second of five equal instalments from the £2.5 billion Potholes Fund, providing £500 million per year between 2020/21 and 2024/25.

Local authorities awarded £500m to fix potholes across England

Feb 26, 2021

GLOBAL NEWS

The proposed modification would ensure that, when a driver chooses to handle a mobile phone while driving, for any purpose, they would be committing a criminal offence.

Calls for further research into distracted driving

Feb 22, 2021

It follows a new survey of the nation’s drivers, revealing more than half – 54 percent – do not know when their next service is due and nearly a third – 32 percent – of road users admit they only carry out basic vehicle maintenance, such as checking their tyre pressure or oil levels, at best every few months or never.

UK drivers urged to give cars a lockdown health check

Feb 22, 2021

From February 26 anyone who provides a positive roadside test to an illicit substance or refuses to take a roadside drug test can be immediately suspended from driving.

WA drug drivers to be banned from road for 24 hours

Feb 22, 2021

The data also shows an estimated 7,860 people were killed or injured when at least one driver was over the drink-drive limit in 2019. This figure represents a fall of nine percent from 8,680 in 2018, and the lowest recorded.

UK deaths from drink driving highest in a decade

Feb 16, 2021

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that, despite men being involved in more fatal crashes than women, on a per-crash basis women are 20-28 percent more likely than men to be killed and 37-73 percent more likely to be seriously injured.

Study reveals women are more likely to be injured in a...

Feb 16, 2021

Minnesota State Patrol says there has been an “alarming increase” in the number of drivers going 100 mph or more in 2020.

Increase in drivers going 100 mph or more in Minnesota

Feb 11, 2021

Companies with a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California with a safety driver have clocked up nearly two millions miles, according to latest reports from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Autonomous vehicles travel 2 million test miles in California

Feb 11, 2021

Last February was the most treacherous month on Irish roads across the year. During the month, eight drivers, six pedestrians, four passengers and one motorcyclist tragically lost their lives.

Drivers in Ireland urged to avoid repeat of February 2020

Feb 11, 2021

Last year hit-and-run crash fatalities increased by more than 18 percent in the State, even though total hit-and-run crashes decreased by 13 percent compared to 2019.

Hit-and-run crash fatalities rise in Florida

Feb 5, 2021

RISK MANAGEMENT

A recent NSC survey revealed 90 percent of employers are concerned about mental health and chronic stress impacting fitness for duty – in addition to persistent concerns around legal and illicit substance misuse.

US employers urged to take a broader approach to “workplace impairment”

Feb 22, 2021

The National Safety Council (NSC) is calling on America’s employers to consider more than substance misuse when addressing “workplace impairment” - in response to...

Events involving transportation incidents accounted for the largest share of fatalities.

Fatal work injuries increase 2%

Dec 23, 2020

In total, there were 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019, compared to 5,250 in 2018. While the fatality rate has not changed from 2017, this is the highest number of workplace deaths since 2007.

U.S. sees highest number of workplace fatalities since 2007

Dec 18, 2020

Fourteen commercial vans qualify for an award by Euro NCAP under new criteria that prioritise crash avoidance and driver assistance systems.

Euro NCAP calls for fleet buyers to choose safer vans

Dec 18, 2020

Based on in-depth interviews with safety, medical and health experts representing 13 industries, the State of the Response: The Future World of Work report also identifies key factors business leaders must take into account moving forward.

National Safety Council predicts renewed commitment to workplace safety

Dec 11, 2020

To help your organization manage this critical driver risk factor, eDriving brought together three of its driver risk management experts from around the world.

Driver fatigue webinar now on demand

Dec 3, 2020

FAMILY SAFETY

The study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the first to objectively look at the real-world risk of crashes and traffic violations among autistic adolescent and young adult drivers.

New study examines crash risk for autistic young drivers

Feb 11, 2021

Young autistic drivers have lower rates of moving violations and license suspensions, as well as similar to lower crash rates compared with their non-autistic...

This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 12, 2021, with the date officially starting the Year of the Ox.

Lunar New Year safe driving tips

Feb 8, 2021

Teens and Speeding: Breaking the Deadly Cycle, released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) in partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund, found that from 2015 to 2019, teen drivers and passengers (16-19 years of age) accounted for a greater proportion of speeding-related fatalities (43 percent) than all other age groups (30 percent).

New report examines role of speeding in teen driver deaths

Feb 5, 2021

Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, has reminded motorists that the 40 kph school zones are now back in force with children back for the new school year.

Drivers in NSW reminded to slow down around schools

Feb 3, 2021

The study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that, despite vehicle technology having the potential to improve safety, parents have mixed opinions about how to introduce such technologies to their teenagers.

Parents concerned vehicle tech might hinder young drivers

Jan 29, 2021

Digital campaign ‘Youth in lockdown’, organised by the Youth Coalition for Road Safety, raises awareness that young people are often excluded from discussions around preventative measures.

“Youth in Lockdown” Vietnamese campaign focuses on road safety

Jan 22, 2021

MOTORCYCLES

The law specifies the type of vehicle that a candidate can use for their driving or riding test. This is known as the minimum test vehicle (MTV) requirement.

DVSA launches consultation on changing A2 test

Feb 16, 2021

The DVSA has launched a consultation on whether to allow candidates to take their A2 motorcycle test on motorcycles with a cylinder capacity as...

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

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

DRIVING FOR WORK

The red stripes, available on Transit and Transit Custom models, are illuminated by electricity passing through a thin layer of phosphorus gas – technology already used in aeroplane cockpits and on screens for medical and military equipment.

New technology designed to help keep roadside workers safe

Feb 26, 2021

In an effort to protect roadside workers, Ford has developed new electronic high-visibility panels which do not rely on other light sources to be...

The guidelines outline existing hazards in the industry, such as poorly maintained bikes, fatigue and extreme weather conditions, and the actions that must be taken by delivery platforms, drivers and restaurants to mitigate the risks.

New guidelines to boost delivery driver safety in NSW

Feb 11, 2021

Draft guidelines have been released for industry consultation to provide better protection for workers in New South Wales (NSW) in the food delivery industry. The...

The ministry has recently installed weigh-in-motion strip sensors in all six lanes of Highway 91, southbound toward the Nordel Inspection Station.

New weight inspection program launches in BC

Feb 11, 2021

Commercial drivers on the Lower Mainland in British Columbia are reported to be experiencing time and fuel savings, as a result of the Weigh2GoBC...