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Garda enforcement figures show 1,216 drug driving arrests were made in the first six months of 2020 compared to 591 in the first half of 2019.

Drug driving arrests double in Ireland during first half of 2020

Aug 5, 2020

National Stop on Red Week 2020 runs August 2-8 to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and to reduce the number and severity of crashes.

National Stop on Red Week campaign launches

Aug 3, 2020

In each instance, either the driver or a passenger was not wearing a seat belt, and 70 of the drivers had an improperly restrained child under the age of 15 in their vehicle.

Coloradans cited for no seat belts and unrestrained children

Jul 31, 2020

GLOBAL NEWS

Cars, motorcycles and light vans that were due an MOT between 30 March and 31 July 2020 were given a 6-month extension to help keep motorists moving during the coronavirus pandemic.

MOT warning to UK drivers

Jul 31, 2020

Alcohol has been a factor in 30 percent of U.S. roadway deaths every year for the past decade and police arrest about one million people a year for alcohol-impaired driving.

U.S. study finds alcohol-detection systems could cut road deaths

Jul 30, 2020

Highways England introduced the new limit, a 10mph increase from the previous 50mph norm, following research and trials.

Highways England increases roadworks speed limit

Jul 30, 2020

The figure has broadly flatlined since 2012, when 1,754 people were killed.

UK road deaths have flatlined since 2012, latest data reveals

Jul 30, 2020

Drivers are advised to check the latest weather forecasts and road conditions before traveling.

Monsoon season warning issued in Colorado

Jul 30, 2020

The Be Summer-Ready campaign 2020 aims to provide information about summer hazards, including those on the roads.

Summer safety campaign launches in Ireland

Jul 28, 2020

As reported in Injury Facts, the fatality rate per miles driven in May – when most of the country was in shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic – jumped 23.5 percent compared to the previous year, despite far less traffic on the roads.

Preliminary data shows three straight months of riskier roads

Jul 27, 2020

During this period, the first quarter of the 2020/21 year, a total of 2 ,386 integrated roadblocks, vehicle check point and speed operations were conducted across the Western Cape and 145,503 vehicles were stopped and checked.

Western Cape shares highest speeds of road offenders

Jul 22, 2020

The operation is a joint initiative between the New York State Police, Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority.

“Operation Hardhat” launched in New York

Jul 21, 2020

RISK MANAGEMENT

Information on the grant program, including dates, guidelines and how to apply can be found on the TAC website here.

Local councils across Victoria offered road safety grants

Jul 21, 2020

The Victorian Government is offering local councils across Victoria, Australia, the chance to receive up to $100,000 for projects focused on making local roads...

In the webinar, eDriving’s Jim Noble, Senior Vice President, Risk Engineering, and Denise Murroni, Customer Success Manager, will explain the difference between a “good” safety program and a culture of safety.

Upcoming webinar: Creating a Crash-Free Culture®

Jul 17, 2020

COVID-19 webinars for fleet operators

Jul 13, 2020

The 2020 grant awards will fund seven states – Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming – with a total of $210,000 to support enhanced identification and assessment of alcohol and drug impaired drivers.

States awarded grants to combat impaired driving

Jul 2, 2020

The awareness month focuses on saving lives and preventing injuries, from the workplace to anyplace.

June is National Safety Month

Jun 11, 2020

The guidance is based on recommendations from the SAFER task force and incorporates 10 universal actions for employers to consider before reopening. It is accompanied by a series of playbooks with in-depth recommendations for doing so safely.

NSC releases workplace guidance for employers

May 20, 2020

FAMILY SAFETY

The list of 65 recommended used vehicles has been put together after considering several criteria including price, reliability, performance and safety.

Top recommended used vehicles for teens revealed

Aug 5, 2020

Consumer Reports (CR) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have teamed up for the first time to recommend the safest, most reliable...

Driving schools across the state have been unable to offer the five-hour course to students due to COVID-19.

New York driving schools recommence distance learning

Aug 3, 2020

On average, four people are killed and 620 people injured in 2,200 crashes across the province over the B.C. long weekend.

Driver warning issued ahead of B.C. Day long weekend

Jul 31, 2020

An automatic one-year extension will be applied for Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver license with an expiration date between March 1 and December 31, 2020.

California DMV extends driver licenses for over 70s

Jul 20, 2020

In 2019, there were 16 fatal crashes and 16 people killed over the entire July school holiday period.

NSW drivers reminded to put safety first during school holidays

Jul 17, 2020

Towing a caravan is more complex than simply attaching it to your vehicle, so those planning a trip are advised to brush up on essential safety tips before hitting the road.

Tips for safe caravanning in NSW

Jul 10, 2020

MOTORCYCLES

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 Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) have unveiled a new tactic to remind motorcyclists in the state to wear...

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

The trial, which allowed bikers to ride in selected bus lanes around Perth, concluded that there were no safety benefits, and that poor visibility and line of sight of motorcyclists posed a risk.

Motorcycle bus lane trial finds no safety benefits

Jul 7, 2020

According to the organisation, summer is the time when the majority of motorcycle crashes occur, with seven motorcyclists injured every day in July and August.

Drivers and motorcyclists urged to share the road safely

Jun 19, 2020

With lockdown restrictions relaxing, the guidelines provide advice on group riding, and include advice on COVID-safe incident management.

COVID-19 riding guidelines published for motorcyclists

Jun 11, 2020

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) says that to May 7 this year there have been 26 motorcyclist fatalities in the state, five more than the same time last year.

Motorcyclist deaths up by 24 percent in Colorado

May 14, 2020

DRIVING FOR WORK

Designed with operations including school buses, patient transfer, accessible transport and taxi services in mind, the shields are intended to supplement operators’ existing personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene protocols.

Ford develops commercial vehicle protection shields

Jul 20, 2020

Vehicle manufacturer Ford has developed a range of protection shields that can be fitted to the company’s commercial vehicles, designed to help operators meet...

The screen, made from clear polycarbonate material, has received official approval from Transport for London (TfL), the licensing authority for the capital’s taxis.

Toyota designs taxi screen to protect against COVID-19 transmission

Jul 15, 2020

Vehicle manufacturer Toyota has designed a safety screen to help protect UK taxi drivers and their passengers from coronavirus transmission while travelling. The screen, made...

The agencies have also revealed details of a public process to work with the industry and community stakeholders to develop strategies to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

Clean trucking strategy announced

Jul 15, 2020

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) have announced that...