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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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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’

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...

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...

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

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

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

New data on fatal collisions released

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

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

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

IIHS launches evaluations of commercial vehicles

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

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...

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

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

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

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

A summer safe driving campaign has been launched in Colorado.

Safe summer driving campaign launched

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...

A summer road safety campaign is running in Florida during one of the most patriotic seasons in the nation’s history.

‘Arrive Alive’ campaign calls for responsible behavior behind the wheel

The National Safety Council (NSC) is urging all roadway users to make safe choices this fourth of July by driving sober, buckling up and observing speed limits.

NSC projects increased traffic crash risk during fourth of July weekend

The AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day.

More than 72 million Americans expected to travel over July 4...

New research from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed drivers in Ireland who tested positive for alcohol were more likely to be male, younger, and involved in collisions late at night and in the early hours of the morning, particularly weekends.

Road safety campaign targets young male drivers

A crackdown on drivers failing to buckle up behind the wheel has taken place in Colorado.

Forty unbuckled drivers and passengers killed on Colorado roads this year

The AAA is urging drivers to commit to “100 Days of Safe Driving†between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

100 days of safe driving

A summer campaign targeting impaired drivers is being held in Colorado.

Summer campaign targets impaired drivers

A new list of recommended used vehicles for teen drivers has been released.

Top vehicles for teen drivers revealed

Preliminary figures have revealed speed related crashes claimed more than 100 lives in Minnesota last year.

New campaign targets speeding drivers

The AIP Foundation and the World Health Organization (WHO) Vietnam has hosted two technical workshops in Hanoi under the Viet Nam Project 2000 Road Safety Partnership.

Calls for global child helmet standards and safe school zones to...

“Choose patience over pressure when sharing the road.†That was the message to drivers in New Zealand during May’s Road Safety Week.

Drivers urged to choose patience over pressure

A driver so distracted by their phone they failed to notice a deputy trying to pull them over and another cited for their sixth violation of the hands-free cell phone law, were just two of the dangerous behaviours encountered during a recent campaign in Minnesota.

Nearly 5,500 drivers cited for hands-free cell phone violations during distracted...

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

The dangers of driving while using a mobile phone will be in the spotlight across Victoria, as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Regional Roadshow, supported by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).

Driver distraction is no laughing matter

More than 150 schools took part in the 2026 Superhero Day, lighting up crossings with colourful costumes to drive home the road safety messages.

Kiwi kids suiting up for safer roads

Drunk driving killed 11,904 people in the US in 2024, according to a new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Road safety charity calls for anti-drunk driving technology to be fitted...

Drivers are more likely to use their phones while speeding, a tendency that increases crash risk by combining two dangerous behaviors, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Drivers more likely to use their phones while speeding

‘How you wear your seatbelt matters,’ that’s the message to drivers in Western Australia as part of a road safety campaign.

Wear your seatbelt correctly: new campaign highlights the very real risk

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), speeding remains one of the most persistent and deadly threats on US roadways, accounting for more than 11,000 deaths in 2024 alone, and 125,000 fatalities over the last decade.

New guide shares steps to advance high-tech solution to speeding

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published a new report highlighting the scale and nature of serious injuries sustained by cyclists on Irish roads.

New survey aims to understand challenges faced by cyclists

A new study by the AAA has shown extreme temperatures reduce efficiency, range, and increase operating costs for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids.

New study reveals temperature impacts on EV and hybrid vehicles

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) and British Columbia Highway Patrol have been working together to warn drivers about the risks of speeding.

Crackdown on speeding motorists

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

A new campaign has been launched urging Americans to buckle up ahead of Memorial Day and the summer travel season.

‘Click it or ticket’ seatbelt campaign launches across America

The AAA is predicting a record number of Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend.

Record breaking travel numbers expected over Memorial Day weekend

A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study prepared by the US Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center has provided a road map of best practices for fleet operators working to implement active intelligent speed assistance (ISA) in commercial vehicles.

New report provides road map for fleets to roll out anti-speeding...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is pushing automakers to improve their crash avoidance systems and demanding superior protection for back seat passengers in the 2026 award season.

IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards

Early results of a New South Wales (NSW) Government trial of noise camera technology in two cities has provided information about vehicle noise and anti-social driving.

Minns Government takes next steps in car and motorcycle hoon crackdown

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that traffic deaths fell to record lows in 2025.

Preliminary data shows drop in traffic deaths across the US

Safety benefits from features like automatic emergency braking, lane departure prevention and high-beam assist stack up as multiple systems are bundled together and updated versions deliver better results, a new study from the Highway Loss Data Institute has shown.

‘Awesome’ technologies helping to cut crashes

The AAA has offered some simple steps to keep drivers safe before hitting the road this spring.

Top tips for safe vehicles this spring

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

Last year was one of the deadliest on record for pedestrians in Colorado, according to latest figures.

Number of people killed on Colorado’s roads rises

A new AAA survey has revealed headlight glare is a growing concern among drivers.

Headlight glare growing concern for drivers

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has invested $665 million into traffic safety initiatives.

$665m boost for traffic safety initiatives in the US

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

New data has shown Colorado’s hands-free law is helping reduce distracted driving and improve safety on the state’s roads.

Colorado’s hands-free law linked to 4.7% drop in distracted driving

“Put it down and focus on the road†- that’s the message to drivers in Florida as part of April’s Distracted Driving Awareness month.

‘Focus on the road’ plea to drivers as stats reveal crash...

New figures have revealed 3,024 pedestrians were killed in the US during the first half of 2025, an average of 16 per day.

New data show fall in US pedestrian deaths in first half...

New camera technology will be deployed in Scotland for the first time to monitor the number of drivers who use mobile phones behind the wheel and don’t wear seatbelts.

New technology to detect distracted drivers

With Colorado Department of Transportation meteorologists warning of an above-normal potential for significant fires across much of Colorado, but especially in the mountains and foothills, this summer, the Department is taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk along the state’s highway network.

CDOT ramps up roadside fire mitigation efforts ahead of high-risk 2026...

Funding worth almost $20m has been awarded for 33 new projects in New South Wales aimed at making roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

Nearly $20 million to deliver 33 road safety projects across regional...

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) has found that 15% of all police-reported crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene, the highest percentage recorded in any recent year.

Fatal hit-and-run crashes reach record high, AAA Foundation study finds

Traffic deaths decreased by 12% from 2024 to 2025, according to estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC).

National Safety Council predicts decrease in US traffic deaths

The AA is welcoming the announcement that young drivers in New Zealand will soon spend at least 12 months on a learner licence, with the opportunity to progress sooner by completing a set number of supervised practice hours or approved professional training.

AA hopeful licence changes will lead to safer young drivers

A “do not drive†warning has been issued by FCA US for all remaining Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles with open and unrepaired Takata air bag recalls.

‘Do not drive’ warning issued for more than 225,000 vehicle

INRIX, the traffic analytics company, has expanded its products harnessing AI-driven technology.

New AI driven products introduced by INRIX to boost road safety

A new study has explored how risky behaviour among teen drivers evolves as they age and gain driving experience.

‘Relatively limited’ driving experience can lead to overconfidence in teen drivers,...

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) helped New Yorkers recover more than $13.6 million in stolen vehicles, titles, parts and services during 2025.

Crackdown on car dealers selling vehicles without disclosing significant defects as...

The National Safety Council has marked April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month by urging drivers to take simple, immediate steps to reduce distractions and protect everyone on the road.

Drivers urged to take ‘simple steps’ to avoid getting distracted behind...

Driving tired can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, that’s the message from Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

More than 6,300 people died in suspected drowsy driving crashes in...

Work has started on installing new smiley face speed indicator signs at high-risk school zones across Western Australia.

Smiley face speed signs installed to improve safety around schools

Transport for New South Wales (NSW) is appealing to drivers and riders to be aware of the signs of fatigue.

Fatigue dubbed silent killer on the road

The National Safety Council encouraged drivers to check their vehicle’s recall status as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Recalls in March.

Drivers urged to check their vehicle for recalls

More than 20,000 Kiwi school kids are helping to make New Zealand’s roads safer during the busiest period of traffic congestion in the country with student-led crossing patrols.

New Zealand’s young people supporting road safety during ‘March Madness’

A minimum age to ride an e-bike in New South Wales (NSW) is being introduced to improve safety for riders, pedestrians and the wider community.

Minimum age to ride an e-bike being introduced in New South...

Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) has shared a new resource from the WHO Regional Office for Europe aimed at helping countries reduce deaths and injuries on their roads.

WHO guidance aims to reduce death and injuries on the road...

A new online tool from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown how specific changes to seat belt laws would affect belt use and fatality rates in each state.

Call for seatbelt law changes to improve safety

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and BusPatrol has this month released a 50-state action plan to stop vehicles illegally passing school buses.

Action plan to tackle illegal school bus passings

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

More than 106,500 potholes have been repaired on roads in regional New South Wales (NSW), Australia, this financial year.

Potholes tackled across New South Wales to make roads safer

Popular insurance programs offering discounts for driving safely can reduce risky behaviors like speeding and hard braking, new research has revealed.

Safe driving habits boosted by insurance plans that base rates on...

Road safety was placed in the spotlight during an annual cycling event in Victoria, Australia.

Gearing up for safer rides on Victorian roads

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has launched a new test aimed at preventing whiplash.

IIHS launches new whiplash prevention test

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and autonomous driving technology company Waymo have created an online safety training course aimed at first responders.

New training course helps first responders deal with autonomous vehicles

More than 1,250 fines have been issued to drivers in the Western Cape as part of a crackdown on unsafe school transport vehicles.

Western Cape road safety campaign to protect learners on the road

The AA has welcomed the announcement that young drivers in New Zealand will soon spend at least 12 months on a learner licence.

AA hopeful licence changes will lead to safer young driver

The Victorian Government is urging motorists in the State to “do their part†to keep roads safe.

Motorists urged to ‘do their part’ to make the roads safer

Cricketers from a city in New South Wales teamed up to say no to drink-driving.

Cricketers teaming up to hit drink driving for six

Women are at higher risk of injury than men during vehicle crashes, according to new research.

Study reveals women at higher risk of injury than men during...

New research has looked at ways in which families can support autistic adolescents as they learn to drive.

Studies look at support for support autistic adolescents as they learn...

The Volkswagen Group is looking to enhance safety for all road users across Europe with a new initiative.

Car manufacturer launches Europe-wide initiative to boost road safety

The Government in New South Wales (NSW) is calling on the state’s 6.4 million drivers and riders to make safer choices on the road in 2026, and to do their part to help reduce the annual road toll.

Drivers in New South Wales urged to slow down

Provisional road traffic collision figures have revealed an 8% rise in deaths on Irish roads in 2025 compared to the previous year.

‘Concerns’ over increase in fatalities on Ireland’s roads

ANCAP Safety has revealed its top vehicles for safety in 2025.

ANCAP reveals leading safety performers for 2025

More patience behind the wheel is a top resolution in 2026 for British Columbian drivers, according to a new survey.

British Columbians are steering their New Year’s goals toward the road

Cologne became Germany’s most congested urban area in 2025, according to a new report.

Cologne leads congestion as traffic intensifies across Germany

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