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State efforts to tackle alcohol, cannabis and poly-substance impaired driving in the US are being supported with a funding boost.

Funding boost to tackle impaired drivers

Aug 10, 2026

A recent Road Safety Week initiative in Southern Thailand successfully spotlighted the importance of helmet use while linking traffic safety to environmental sustainability.

Youth leaders in Southern Thailand drive road safety and climate action during Road Safety Week

Aug 6, 2026

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held its Speeding Catches Up with You campaign in July.

‘Speed catches up with you’ campaign

Aug 5, 2026

GLOBAL NEWS

A summer road safety campaign held in Florida reminded drivers to slow down to encourage responsible behaviors and help keep roads safe.

Florida road safety campaign urges motorists to ‘slow down’

Aug 4, 2026

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has released a new report showing that ignition interlocks have prevented more than 5.7 million attempts by alcohol-impaired drivers to start their vehicles over the past two decades.

Ignition interlocks prevent more than 5.7 million attempts by alcohol-impaired drivers...

Aug 3, 2026

The New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) and Kaitiaki o Ara / Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD) are urging Kiwi drivers to start using the ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature of their mobile phones.

‘As quick as putting on your seatbelt’ – AA and SADD...

Jul 31, 2026

The number of pedestrians killed on US roads dropped by 7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a new data analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

US pedestrian deaths fall for third straight year

Jul 29, 2026

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released new data on fatal collisions in Canada.

New data on fatal collisions released

Jul 28, 2026

Young drivers in New Zealand are committing around 40% fewer traffic offences than a decade ago but more work is needed to address remaining high youth fatality rates from road crashes, according to the country’s Automobile Association.

Young drivers committing fewer traffic offences than a decade ago

Jul 27, 2026

Vehicle improvements spurred by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) testing program have saved nearly 50,000 lives since its launch in 1995, a new IIHS study has shown.

Vehicle safety testing helps save almost 50,000 lives over three decades

Jul 24, 2026

Provisional road casualty figures released by Transport Scotland show a decrease in road fatalities between 2024 and 2025, and a reduction in overall casualties over the same period.

Decrease in number of people killed on Scotland’s roads

Jul 22, 2026

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the official road safety partner for some of Ireland’s biggest concerts, festivals and sporting events this summer, to help bring vital road safety messages directly to hundreds of thousands of people across the country.

High-profile summer campaign launched to tackle drink driving in Ireland

Jul 9, 2026

RISK MANAGEMENT

As part of its new Automated Vehicle Framework, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has commenced rulemaking for its fifth update to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

Amendment to Automated Vehicle Framework to boost safety

Jul 17, 2026

As part of its new Automated Vehicle Framework, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has commenced rulemaking for its...

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America.

America’s most congested bottlenecks revealed

Mar 10, 2026

The National Safety Council has applauded the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) release of a new female crash test dummy design that addresses the ongoing trend of higher crash injury and fatality rates among women than men.

New female crash test dummy design applauded by National Safety Council

Dec 18, 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 conditions warrant it, a new report from SWOV has found.

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

Aug 11, 2025

“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

FAMILY SAFETY

Drivers in New York have been offered advice on how to avoid buying a stolen vehicle.

Car-buying advice issued to help keep New York motorists safe behind...

Aug 12, 2026

Drivers in New York have been offered advice on how to avoid buying a stolen vehicle. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is strongly...

A new study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has revealed a striking gap between teens’ desire to drive and their ability to obtain a

Desire to drive is universal, but access is unequal: new study...

Aug 11, 2026

A new survey of British Columbians reveals that while travelling with pets is common, many drivers are putting themselves, their passengers, and their animals at risk by not properly securing their pets in vehicles.

Only one third of drivers who travel with pets secure their...

Aug 7, 2026

Aspiring drivers can now take their knowledge test from home, as ICBC in British Columbia has introduced a new online option.

From couch to car: ICBC rolls out at-home online knowledge tests...

Jul 21, 2026

New drivers in California are being supported to build safe driving habits with the launch of new online resources.

Safe driving resources launched for Californian drivers

Jul 10, 2026

As teens look ahead to traveling more while school is out for the summer, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding young drivers that their actions behind the wheel matter and is urging parents to model good driving behavior.

Teen crash fatalities see 91% increase in the last decade in...

Jul 7, 2026

MOTORCYCLES

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland has published a new report, highlighting the significant risks faced by motorcyclists on Irish roads and the urgent need for all road users to share the road safely.

RSA report reveals ‘concerning’ rise in motorcyclist deaths

Jul 30, 2026

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland has published a new report, highlighting the significant risks faced by motorcyclists on Irish roads and the...

Motorcycle riders in New South Wales are set to face the biggest changes in 20 years, under new safety reforms.

Safety reforms being introduced for New South Wales’ novice motorcycle riders

Jun 9, 2026

The chief of the Colorado State Patrol has called for motorists and motorcyclists to “look out for one another” on the roadways to ensure everyone gets home safely.

Colorado experiences deadliest start to year for motorcyclists since 2017

May 21, 2026

Annually, around 50 motorcyclists die as a result of a road crash in the Netherlands, and this number has hardly changed in the last ten years, according to the SWOV Institute for Road Safety.

Study aims to understand how to prevent motorcycle crashes

May 6, 2026

An award-winning motorcycle safety project that was first trialled in Scotland is continuing to save lives.

Award-winning motorcycle safety project continues to save live

Apr 30, 2026

A new report has found a “concerning” decline in the number of cyclists and e-scooter users wearing helmets.

Number of cyclists and e-scooter users wearing helmets drops

Dec 16, 2025

DRIVING FOR WORK

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is releasing results of its first evaluations of commercial vehicles.

IIHS launches evaluations of commercial vehicles

Jul 23, 2026

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is releasing results of its first evaluations of commercial vehicles. Four of the first nine heavy-duty pickups and...

Truck drivers travelling across some of New South Wales’ busiest freight corridors will soon benefit from safer journeys, with major upgrades under way.

Rest area upgrades deliver safer journeys for truck drivers

Jul 16, 2026

Truck drivers travelling across some of New South Wales’ busiest freight corridors will soon benefit from safer journeys, with major upgrades under way. The Australian...

America’s most congested bottlenecks revealed

Mar 10, 2026

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America. The 15th list of its kind...