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Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and New York have been selected by The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF) in this competitive grant program that equips states with resources needed to tackle the challenge of drowsy driving.

Five US states awarded funding to tackle drowsy driving

May 17, 2019

Figures collated from various studies suggest that at least 400 people could be injured in deer-related collisions each year, and potentially around 20 people killed.

UK drivers warned to watch for deer

May 17, 2019

The long holiday weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer vacation season, will see the second highest travel volume on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel volumes dating back to 2000, trailing only the bar set in 2005.

Record numbers expected on roads this Memorial Day weekend

May 17, 2019

GLOBAL NEWS

Click It or Ticket campaign urges US drivers to buckle up

May 17, 2019

The survey – conducted by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) throughout the election campaign – confirms that traffic congestion rates as the number one priority in metropolitan seats, but the biggest priority in rural and regional areas is road safety.

Road safety ranks highest transport priority for rural Australians

May 15, 2019

During the campaign, officers are cracking down on those who do not buckle up in an effort to save lives. Wearing a seat belt is one of the most effective ways to help prevent injuries or death in the event of a traffic crash.

Seat belt awareness campaign gets underway in Florida

May 15, 2019

Canada Safety Council highlights the differences between drunk drivers and those impaired by drugs, stating that a drunk driver may feel more compelled to take risks, speed and generally act recklessly, and may also experience decreased concentration, slower reaction times and an altered sense of vision and hearing.

Impairment is theme of Canada’s National Road Safety Week

May 14, 2019

This law helps to protect State Troopers and other law enforcement officers as well as emergency vehicles and utility workers stopped alongside the highway. It is also extended to highway workers in temporary work zones.

AAA Carolinas reminds drivers of “Move Over Law”

May 14, 2019

The warning comes after a national report revealed South Australia will fail to meet its 2020 target to cut deaths and serious injuries.

Road safety organisation calls for urgent action on South Australia’s roads

May 10, 2019

AAA believes that a lack of knowledge and experience may be contributing to the slow adoption of electric vehicles despite Americans’ desire to go green.

AAA survey reveals Americans are slow to adopt electric vehicles

May 10, 2019

Although a long way off becoming law, AAA Carolinas has commended lawmakers for addressing the need to combat distracted driving.

AAA Carolinas commends lawmakers as distracted driving bill passes House

May 9, 2019

Launched by RoadSafetyUAE in partnership with AETOSWire, the campaign uses the hashtag “#HappyNotHastyRamadan” and aims to educate motorists on how fasting can impact driving behavior. It also provides tips on the appropriate driving practices that should be adopted by fasting and non-fasting drivers to help reduce collisions during Ramadan.

Ramadan road safety campaign raises awareness of fasting risks

May 9, 2019

RISK MANAGEMENT

Thousands of organizations nationwide will mark the month by help to raise awareness of the annual safety campaign by organizing workplace activities and distributing materials to employees.

June is National Safety Month

May 14, 2019

Every year the National Safety Council (NSC) in the United States recognizes June as National Safety Month. Thousands of organizations nationwide will mark the month...

Fleet Management Weekly Paul Atchley article

Fleet safety: It is you versus Silicon Valley

Apr 11, 2019

IAM RoadSmart and Ford Britain MD says driving should be a core skill for business.

Ford MD says driving is a ‘core skill’ for business

Apr 10, 2019

The FICO® Safe Driving Score leverages telematics-based driving data provided by Mentor to predict the likelihood of future driving incidents by evaluating driving behaviors, such as acceleration, braking, cornering, speeding and cellphone distraction.

FICO Safe Driving Score predicts likelihood of future collisions

Apr 9, 2019

Distracted Driving Awarness Month free materials

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: resources for managers and drivers

Mar 28, 2019

Brake urges employers in New Zealand to #SpeakUp for road safety

Mar 15, 2019

FAMILY SAFETY

THINK! poster reinforces multitasking myth

May 20, 2019

A distracted driving poster by THINK! reinforces the myth of multitasking. THINK! is the UK government’s road safety campaign, recognised internationally for its iconic and...