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The requirement was called for in a recent regulatory comment, following a request by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in advance of a possible update to vehicle safety standards.

IIHS calls for seat belt alert for rear passengers

Dec 6, 2019

To demonstrate the scale of the loss, 330 people gathered at Bankwest Stadium. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said seeing 330 people gathered in one spot demonstrated the importance of making safe decisions on the roads.

NSW drivers urged to take care on roads after increase in fatalities

Dec 6, 2019

In an Australian first NSW drivers are permitted to use their phone as a digital wallet, provided their vehicle is stationary and off road, in a car park, drive-through or driveway.

New law permits mobile phone payments behind wheel in New South Wales

Dec 4, 2019

GLOBAL NEWS

Acting Administrator of DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) James Owens and DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams visited Colorado to remind road users of Denver Vision Zero, a five-year plan that calls for improved street design, safe speeds, a culture of safety, and improved data.

Colorado road users reminded to share the road safely

Dec 4, 2019

TIRF’s Road Safety Monitor 2019: Trends in Marijuana use among Canadian Drivers is an annual public opinion survey conducted by TIRF and co-sponsored by Beer Canada and Desjardins.

Two new fact sheets published on marijuana use by drivers

Dec 4, 2019

AA Principal Advisor Regulations Mark Stockdale says the AA has long supported flashing variable speed limit signs at all urban schools.

AA welcomes safer variable speed limits for schools

Dec 3, 2019

The RSA figures show that, of those who suffered life-altering injuries, 64 percent were male, 36 percent were aged 18 to 34 and 41 percent were aged 35-64.

Ireland’s Christmas road safety appeal reveals extent of serious injuries

Dec 3, 2019

The week aims to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensuring older adults remain active in the community—shopping, working or volunteering—with the confidence that transportation will not be a barrier to strand them at home.

Older driver safety is focus of awareness week

Dec 2, 2019

The figures from the American Automobile Association (AAA) indicate 20 percent of people will tie the tree to the roof of their vehicle without using a roof rack and 24 percent plan to place the tree in the bed of their pickup truck unsecured.

Almost half of motorists will transport a Christmas tree unsafely this...

Dec 2, 2019

The new updated test will include a higher impact speed and a heavier, more realistic movable barrier representing a more modern striking vehicle.

New side impact crash test will improve safety for car occupants

Dec 2, 2019

New York clamps down on unsafe driving behaviors this Thanksgiving

Nov 27, 2019

Australian drivers given chance to test autonomous braking technology

Nov 27, 2019

RISK MANAGEMENT

Mentor by eDriving can enhance an existing telematics solution

Enhancing your existing telematics solution to boost driver safety

Nov 14, 2019

In advance of eDriving’s release of Mentor TSP (Telematics Service Provider), eDriving’s CEO and Founder Ed Dubens talked to Fleet Management Weekly about how...

The theme of this year’s Week is Step up for Safe Streets. The event provides the opportunity to promote life-saving messages and show your commitment to road safety to employees and their families, customers, suppliers and your local community.

Fleet operators encouraged to sign up for Road Safety Week

Oct 22, 2019

Incorporating smartphone-based telematics into fleet duty of care

Oct 14, 2019

Screenshot of Ed Dubens in Fleet Management Weekly video

VIDEO: With Mentor by eDriving, driver safety improves quickly

Oct 10, 2019

Telematics and driver scoring webinar

Sep 11, 2019

Jim Noble discusses the role of the manager in being an effective driver coach

Why driver managers are the perfect fit for the role of...

Aug 26, 2019

FAMILY SAFETY

Thanksgiving travel: driver and family safety tips

Nov 22, 2019

More than 55 million travelers plan to start the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home,...

Aviva Canada and Parachute, a Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, conducted the research as part of their Elementary Road Safety Program – bringing safer school zones to communities across the country.

More than one third of Canadians have witnessed school zone collision

Nov 21, 2019

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has made the appeal after being alerted by a concerned pediatrician about safety concerns regarding child seats being sold in the United States.

Parents warned over ‘unsafe’ child car seats

Nov 20, 2019

Some 250 primary school pupils took part in the King’s College London study which involved them carrying special backpacks containing Dyson air quality sensors on their journey to and from school for one week.

London kids exposed to five times more harmful air on school...

Nov 4, 2019

Bonfire Night travel safety tips

Oct 31, 2019

Most crash-related pedestrian fatalities occur when it is dark and pedestrian deaths spike on Halloween night. There are many reasons for this including increased pedestrian traffic, alcohol consumption and lower visibility because of costumes and masks, as well as shorter daylight hours.

NSC issues Halloween safety message

Oct 30, 2019

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcycle helmet safety standard launched

Nov 18, 2019

A new Australian safety rating for motorcycle helmets has been released to accompany the MotoCAP gear safety rating. The Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) and...