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Troopers conducted high-visibility patrols around the state over six weekends from May through September as part of Project 20(22).

Summer campaign to tackle dangerous drivers hailed a success

Oct 3, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) has coordinated the enforcement, education and awareness campaign which will see extra police patrols as well as advertising across the State in support of the Toward Zero Deaths traffic safety program.

Seatbelt campaign urges drivers to “click it and live”

Sep 27, 2022

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) study found that 85,002 people have died in crashes on rural roads between 2016 and 2020 - the five most recent years of data.

Rural roads are disproportionately deadly, study finds

Sep 22, 2022

GLOBAL NEWS

The organisation conducted nighttime tests on 23 midsize cars, midsize SUVs and small pickups. Four were awarded the highest rating of superior, but more than half received a basic score or no credit.

Vehicles struggle in new nighttime test of pedestrian autobrake

Sep 19, 2022

The study revealed fatalities on urban roads surged 34 per cent from 2010 to 2019, while those in rural areas fell ten per cent. Urban traffic deaths surpassed those in rural areas in 2016 and by 2019, 19,595 people were killed in urban locations compared to 16,340 in the countryside.

Surge in urban road deaths

Sep 16, 2022

Of those surveyed in the Ipsos poll, 43 per cent of drivers admitted to using their phone at least once out of every ten trips – up from 33 per cent in 2019.

New campaign urges drivers to ‘leave their phone alone’

Sep 15, 2022

In partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Trucking Association and AAA – The Auto Club Group, the event aims to educate the public on drowsy driving prevention on Florida’s roads in honor of Ronshay Dugans, who was tragically killed by a drowsy driver in 2008.

Campaign targets drowsy drivers

Sep 13, 2022

However, the number of preventable deaths in 2022 is up 15 per cent compared to 2020 and the organisation said the figures proved US roadways were still “supremely dangerous” especially for those walking, biking, and rolling.

One per cent decrease in road deaths is only a ‘glimmer...

Sep 1, 2022

Under the final rule, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) will provide a new minimum standard for pavement marking “retroreflectivity” effective from September 6, 2022.

Pavement markings to be made more visible in US to reduce...

Aug 26, 2022

The figures show an increase of about seven per cent, compared to the 8,935 fatalities projected for the same quarter in 2021. This would be the highest number of first-quarter fatalities since 2002.

Early estimates of US traffic fatalities for the first quarter of...

Aug 24, 2022

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and An Garda Síochána have teamed up for the initiative and are reminding motorists to always drive in the left lane for normal driving on a motorway and to familiarise themselves on the rules for joining and leaving a motorway.

Motorway safety campaign launches in Ireland

Aug 22, 2022

The study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) examined data from three states on rear-end crashes - which are strongly associated with distracted driving.

Sweeping cellphone laws reduce crash rates

Aug 16, 2022

RISK MANAGEMENT

The document, Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles, is an update to its 2016 edition.

NHTSA updates cybersecurity best practices for new vehicles

Sep 21, 2022

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released updated guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for...

The new offence of 'Causing Serious Injury by Careless Driving' came into law in the UK this summer under The Police Crime and Sentencing Act 2022.

Company drivers should be made aware of new careless driving law

Sep 20, 2022

The risk is increased whenever a driver takes their eyes off the road. A vehicle travelling at 90 km/h covers 25 metres per second, meaning even a short glance at the navigation on the in-car screen can result in “driving blind” for ten metres or more. On an unlit road, this could potentially mean missing an important sign or a bend in the road.

New headlight technology helps keep drivers’ eyes on the road

Aug 31, 2022

The report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows the overall gap drops from 18 per cent to 6.3 per cent for 2010-2020 vehicles and to 2.9 per cent for 2015-20 vehicles.

Newer cars appear to reduce gender disparities in crash outcomes

Aug 19, 2022

The new slower speed limits are currently being trialled in eight communities across Wales and will be rolled out nationally in September 2023.

Plans to reduce the speed limit in Wales to 20mph given...

Jul 21, 2022

The appeal has come from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) as farmers and contractors have started cutting silage around the country.

Farmers and motorists in Ireland urged to share the road during...

Jun 29, 2022

FAMILY SAFETY

Now the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is calling for renewed action and specific targets to protect child road users.

6000 children died on EU roads in ten years

Sep 30, 2022

A new report has revealed more than 6,000 children up to the age of 14 died between 2011 and 2020 in road collisions in...

So far this year 248 people have died on the country’s roads, 11 per cent more than at the same time last year and nearly a quarter of those killed were aged between 15-24 years old.

New Zealand road safety campaign targets young drivers

Sep 29, 2022

Now with the new school year underway the ICBC is sharing important tips for drivers, parents and caregivers to help children get to school safely.

Road safety tips issued as new school year gets underway

Sep 14, 2022

With schoolchildren returning to the classrooms, Canada Safety Council is reminding drivers that the return of school buses has a significant impact on traffic patterns.

Plea to Canadian drivers to slow down for school buses

Sep 12, 2022

Highways England has partnered with AccessAble, a UK organisation which provides detailed accessibility information, to help motorists plan where to stop for a break at any one of the 114 motorway service areas across England.

Drive to improve motorway journeys for people with disabilities

Sep 2, 2022

However, the severity of crashes was marginally lowered where school zone designations were present, according to the research published by INRIX.

New study focuses on driving behaviour in school zones

Aug 25, 2022

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcyclists urged to ‘gear up’ every time they hit the road

Sep 16, 2022

Motorcyclists in Victoria are being reminded to wear safety gear when on the roads, following the results of a new survey. The annual 2021 Motorcycle...

This year 18 motorcyclists have already died on Ireland’s roads, an increase of five compared to 2021.

Drivers in Ireland urged to look out for motorcyclists

Aug 8, 2022

To coincide with May’s Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is teaming up with transportation and law enforcement organizations across the state for the ‘Share the Road’ campaign.

Florida drivers reminded to safely share the road with vulnerable users

May 4, 2022

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said “a worryingly high” number of motorcyclists had been killed on the roads, including five in March alone and along with An Garda Síochána is appealing to motorists to be aware.

Appeal after ‘worryingly high number’ of motorcyclists killed on Irish roads...

May 2, 2022

The Transport Accident Commission campaign highlights the shocking injuries that motorcycle riders could avoid by wearing their safety gear on every ride. It urges Victorian riders to wear protective clothing each time they get on their bike, no matter the distance or speeds travelled, the weather or the destination.

Spike in motorcycle deaths on Victoria roads

Feb 11, 2022

The Helmet Inspection Company comprises a team of academics and engineers in the field of non-destructive testing, specifically in composite materials.

Helmet scan launched to detect accidental damage

Oct 19, 2021

DRIVING FOR WORK

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, said the new system would help operators and drivers carry out their work safely.

New system to help improve heavy vehicle safety

Sep 23, 2022

Registered heavy vehicle operators in New South Wales (NSW) can now access their drivers' demerit points balance, as long as they have their consent. Minister...

Chairman of the Association, Paul Hollick, said feedback from across its membership showed that serious problems were persisting and causing increasing operational disruption.

New car supply issues ‘worsening’ for some fleets

Jul 13, 2022

The new car supply situation for some fleets is worsening and remains extremely patchy for almost all, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals...

Paul Hollick, chair at the industry body, said that there was often an assumption that drivers would just know how to use their domestic charger – one that was frequently proven wrong.

Call for more practical advice to help fleet drivers get the...

Jul 12, 2022

Company car and van drivers need to be given practical advice on home charging, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair...