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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is introducing new measures to keep its work crews safe on the roads.

New measures to keep road workers safe after crashes increase

Crash records and insurance data offer little evidence that partial automation systems are preventing collisions, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI).

New research finds little evidence that partial automation prevents crashes

A rising number of fires related to e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes and ‘hoverboards’ in New South Wales has led to the Government taking action.

Product standards for e-bikes and e-scooters proposed to stop fires

A new draft Speed Rule in New Zealand would increase road deaths if adopted, the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) has warned.

Concerns raised over New Zealand draft Speed Rule

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) has announced that Uber has joined The MADD Network, to support in the ongoing fight against impaired driving.

MADD and Uber reunite to champion road safety and save lives

More than 60 per cent of drivers would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the speed limit, a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown.

American drivers ‘willing to change how they drive to make roads...

Drivers and passengers in Ireland are being urged to always wear a seat belt on every journey after new research has found more people are failing to buckle up.

Seatbelt use decline among drivers and front seat passengers

Average speed cameras will be deployed on a temporary basis at two sites in Scotland during the peak summer season as part of plans to improve road safety.

Improving road safety in Scotland this summer

The Western Cape Government has offered safety tips to motorists to encourage safer driving this winter.

Road users urged to be vigilant during Western Cape winter

The number of daily rental vehicles being offered to fleets with safety issues appears to be rising, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

‘Unroadworthy’ hire vehicles being delivered to fleets

New research looking at ways to increase the number of women truck drivers have been released.

New study looks at ways of attracting more women truck drivers

A summer long campaign has been launched in British Colombia (BC) to reduce impaired driving.

Summer campaign launched in BC to target impaired drivers

Nearly 71 million people are expected to travel over July 4 holiday, according to the AAA.

Record breaking travel expected over July 4

June is Off-Road Safety Month in Canada – a nationwide event aimed at promoting the safe and responsible use of off-road vehicles including All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

Top tips for safe riding during Off-Road Safety Month

Drivers in British Columbia must keep a new minimum distance from people walking and riding on roads.

New rules introduced in BC to keep vulnerable road users safe

As the temperatures rise and summer arrives in the sunshine state a new road safety campaign has been launched to keep Florida citizens and visitors safe.

Drivers in Florida urged to prioritize safe driving this summer

A new report has found the peak time for serious injuries among motorcyclists is between May and September.

Plea to drivers in Ireland to ‘look out for motorcycles on...

Grant awards worth around $480 million have been announced to fund initiatives aimed at preventing crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles.

Funding awarded to help reduce crashes involving commercial motor vehicles

The number of people killed on Scotland’s roads in 2023 compared to the previous year has dropped but there was an overall an increase in the total number of casualties, according to new figures.

Number of people killed on Scotland’s roads reduced

Drivers in Western Australia buying a used vehicle are being urged to make safety the priority.

Safety should be priority when buying a used vehicle

New York State Police issued almost 11,000 tickets and made more than 200 arrests during a campaign to combat drunk and impaired driving over Memorial Day weekend.

New York crackdown on drunk and impaired driving

A ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt campaign has been held in Minnesota urging the ‘small percentage’ of people who don’t wear seatbelts to stay safe by buckling up.

‘Click it or ticket’ campaign held in Minnesota

Grants worth more than $86,000 have been awarded to three US states for initiatives to combat alcohol, cannabis and multiple-substance impaired driving.

Grants worth more than $86,000 awarded to tackle impaired driving

Drivers in Canada are being urged to watch out for wildlife on the road as summer approaches.

Watch out for wildlife on the road this summer

Drivers are four times more likely to crash if they’ve had less than five hours’ sleep, according to new research.

New campaign a wake up call for tired drivers

This year’s list of recommended vehicles for teens from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR) has been published and offers more safety for less money.

Safest and most affordable vehicles for teens revealed

The New Zealand Government has announced it will introduce new legislation by the end of the year which will allow police to use roadside drug testing.

Roadside drug testing to be introduced in New Zealand

A ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt enforcement campaign has launched reminding motorists to buckle up on every trip.

NHTSA kicks off ‘click it or ticket’ campaign targeting seat belt...

The AAA is forecasting this year will see one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends for travel.

Nearly 44 million expected to travel this Memorial Day

Drivers travelling with children are being urged to always check their back seat before locking their vehicles and walking away to help prevent child heatstroke fatalities.

Campaign raises awareness of hot car deaths

Be aware of sun glare - that’s the messages to road users in Ireland from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as summer approaches.

Five tips for driving safely this summer

A new regulation from the National Highway Traffic Administration requiring automatic emergency braking (AEB) on all new passenger vehicles by September 2029 has been called a “step forward for safety.”

IIHS welcomes new AEB rule but laments delayed timeline

One hundred and eleven people died in 2022 in incidents where a driver was over the limit according to Waka Kotahi figures obtained by the Automobile Association (AA) through the Official Information Act.

New Zealand ‘losing the battle on drunk driving’

Currently, all states have some type of IID program, with 33 states and the District of Columbia having a compliance-based removal (CBR) law.

Study finds ignition interlock compliance-based removal laws help reduce drunk driving...

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research analyzed before-and-after data on a dozen roadways that raised or lowered posted speed limits.

Benefits of raising speed limits ‘overrated’

Six of the 21 vehicles with the highest driver death rates for model year 2020 are variants of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang, while eight others are small cars or minicars. Eighteen of the 23 vehicles with the lowest driver death rates are minivans or SUVs,

Latest driver death rates highlight dangers of muscle cars

The Empowering Safety program, supported by the Puma Energy Foundation and the AIP Foundation in collaboration with the Traffic Safety Committee and the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, aims to increase the use of quality helmets in high-need communities.

New safety program aims to save vulnerable young lives on the...

A total of 155 people died in 149 fatal road collisions in 2022 compared to 137 deaths in 124 fatal road collisions the previous year.

Ireland sees 13% rise in road deaths

Last year 240 people lost their lives on the State’s roads – an increase on the 233 deaths the previous year but according to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), the fourth lowest since its records began.

Drivers in Victoria urged to ‘make smart choices’ behind the wheel...

The move aims to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants.

New crash test aims to improve protection for rear passengers

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is reminding drivers to move over for law enforcement officers, first responders, and other public servants while they provide critical services at the side of the roadway.

Drivers in Florida reminded to ‘move over’ for emergency and service...

Fourth of July Travel Tips

Now, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging drivers and passengers to always wear a seat belt on every journey.

One in four drivers and passengers killed on Irish roads not...

This release follows on from the inaugural van comparison results published in December 2020 and includes updated assessments of the Mercedes-Benz Vito and Iveco Daily acknowledging specification upgrades introduced to the market since the initial comparison was released.

ANCAP safety releases commercial van safety ratings

The report assesses immediate and longer-term impacts that rising insurance costs have on carrier financial conditions, safety technology investments and crash outcomes as well as strategies used by carriers to manage escalating insurance costs.

ATRI research analyses impacts of rising insurance costs

This final rule will improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists by making them more visible at night, and will help to prevent crashes by better illuminating animals and objects in and along the road.

NHTSA issues adaptive driving beam headlight ruling

In line with the Transport Committee’s most recent recommendations, the rollout of new ALR smart motorways will be paused until a full 5 years’ worth of safety data becomes available for schemes introduced before 2020.

UK Government pauses rollout of smart motorways

The report, Putting the Pieces Together: Addressing the Role of Behavioral Safety in the Safe System Approach, debunks the misconception that infrastructure alone can end road deaths and that behavioral safety plays no role in keeping road users safe.

New report makes the case for “Safe System” approach to traffic...

This year, the high-profile global event takes place on Sunday, November 21 to remember the many millions who have been killed and seriously injured on the world’s roads and to acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families, and communities – millions added each year to countless millions already suffering: a truly tremendous cumulative toll.

Global event remembers road traffic victims

Motorists should slow down to the reduced speed limit when entering a school zone or when they see lights flashing.

Motorists in NSW urged to slow down in school zones

As of August this year, 14 tow providers have been killed while helping others at the roadside in 2021.

AAA pleads with drivers to move over

The plea comes from IAM RoadSmart after the Department for Transport’s (DfT) latest findings in ‘Reported Road casualties Great Britain, annual report: 2020’ revealed there were 484 casualties involving e-scooters, of which one person was killed, 128 were seriously injured and 355 slightly injured.

UK report reveals 484 casualties involving e-scooters last year

Up to 4,000 people will soon be able to take advantage of training courses to become HGV drivers, as part of a package of measures announced by the government to ease temporary supply chain pressures in food haulage industries, brought on by the pandemic and the global economy rebounding around the world.

UK government unveils more plans to tackle driver shortage

The campaign reminds drivers that parking on footpaths and blocking cycle lanes is an offence and poses a road safety risk to vulnerable road users.

RSA and An Garda Síochána tackle illegal parking

Traffic deaths rose significantly even though there was 2.1 percent decline in vehicle miles traveled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Surge in U.S. traffic deaths in first quarter of 2021

Per mile driven, teen drivers are said to be nearly four times as likely to crash as drivers 20 and older and more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than any age group – except those 80 and above – due to risk factors that include high rates of speeding, low seat belt use and inexperience.

Driving technology could cut fatal teen crashes

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance says school zone speed limits are being enforced, even though most children are learning from home due to Covid-19.

Drivers urged to slow down in school zones across NSW

The Tata Tigor EV was assessed in its most basic safety specification, fitted with two airbags as standard. Global NCAP said further improvement could be made to the Tigor rating by equipping the model with standard fitment of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), side impact protection, three point belts in all seating positions and ISOFIX connectors.

Global NCAP conducts first EV crash test

Car crashes are typically associated with an unexpected situation that triggers drivers to conduct a hard braking, swerving, or hard acceleration maneuver.

New research aims to proactively prevent road crashes

Minister for Transport Andrew Constance says overall customer satisfaction levels remain high across all modes of transport even with the challenges of COVID-19 and restrictions.

Customer satisfaction levels high in NSW for public transport

The initiative is supported by the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) and six of the region’s municipalities, including the Town of Lincoln, the City of Niagara Falls, the City of Port Colborne, the City of St. Catharines, the City of Thorold and the Township of Wainfleet.

Niagara residents offered free “slow down” lawn signs

Nearly a decade after the organization first called for a federal mandate requiring street-legal motorcycles to be equipped with ABS, a new study – the largest of its kind - reveals data in favor of the lifesaving technology.

ABS on motorcycles “right up there with wearing a helmet”

The 12-month trial will see a diverse group of 1,000 Victorians given access to a See.Sense smart bike light, with the technology capturing crucial road safety insights, as well as providing safety benefits in the form of increased visibility.

Bike light technology trial to launch in Victoria

This Virtual Reality environment is a copy, or “Digital Twin”, of the Marineterrein Amsterdam Living Lab (MALL).

New Dutch project investigates safe interaction with automated transport

In support of the campaign, NHTSA is highlighting the potential for motor vehicle theft, preventive measures vehicle owners should take, the importance of addressing the vehicle theft problem, and its significant economic impact.

NHTSA shares anti-theft advice for vehicle owners

The proposed test would streamline the process for new drivers to gain their HGV licence and would increase lorry test appointment availability.

UK government to launch consultation on truck test overhaul

Building on its work reducing carbon since 2015, the plan sets out a comprehensive roadmap to rapidly decarbonise the strategic road network (SRN). 

Highways England lays out net zero roadmap

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s New American Driving Survey (2020) revealed the average number of all daily personal car trips fell by 45 percent in April 2020 and 40 percent for trips by all modes of transportation combined.

U.S. traffic deaths spike in 2020 despite almost half less travel

The number of drivers making firm staycation bookings has surged 20 percent since April, with the West Country – Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset – expected to receive the largest numbers of holidaymakers (30 percent).

Unprecedented traffic volumes predicted on UK roads this summer

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) and more advanced partial automation that combines ACC with lane centering are often disabled on some of the sharper curves present on limited-access roadways, either because drivers switch the features off or they deactivate automatically.

Study finds curves pose a challenge for automated driving

Slow down in school zones plea to NSW drivers

Advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors have been installed at a busy intersection in Yarraville for six months to detect the movement of road users including pedestrians, cyclists, cars and trucks to identify potential hazards.

Melbourne trial aims to improve road safety at intersections

The Ford Ranger has been awarded ‘Pick Up of the Year’ for the third consecutive year, while the Transit Custom was named ‘Van of the Year’.

Double celebrations for Ford at auto awards

The analysis, which was carried out in partnership with global sustainability consultancy SYSTEMIQ, set out to understand the impact of businesses and governments accelerating the electrification of their fleet vehicles.

New report calculates effects of fleets switching to EVs

The plan provides a world-leading ‘greenprint’ to cut emissions from the seas and skies, roads and railways, setting out a pathway for the whole transport sector to reach net zero by 2050.

UK government intends to phase out new diesel and petrol HGVs

According to Department for Transport figures, in 2020, under free-flowing traffic conditions, 56 percent of cars exceeded the speed limit on 30mph roads, compared to 53 percent on motorways and 12 percent on national speed limit single carriageway roads.

New figures reveal extent of speeding during UK’s 2020 lockdown

Any corporation which fails to nominate a driver for a camera-detected offence could now face a maximum court imposed fine of up to $22,000 for a single incident.

New NSW fines to tackle dangerous driving in company cars

The measures include rebates of thousands of dollars for those purchasing new or used electric or hybrid vehicles, adding a levy to higher-emitting vehicles like utes when they are imported, and advances plans for New Zealand to use more biofuels to reduce emissions from internal combustion engine vehicles.

AA praises NZ Government on low-emission vehicle measures

The “Not a Substitute for Sleep” campaign has been created as part of the annual Re:act road safety behaviour change program, which challenges TAFE graphic design students to create a campaign to raise awareness among 16-24 year old road users of a critical road safety issue.

Young driver fatigue campaign launches in Western Australia

Recent changes to the program include increased enforcement hours and the removal of warning signs.

Reduction in drivers caught speeding on NSW roads

The information collected will allow NHTSA to identify potential safety issues and impacts resulting from automated vehicles being on public roads.

NHTSA orders crash reporting for automated vehicles

Webinar: Managing two- and three-wheeler safety at work

Webinar: Managing two- and three-wheeler safety at work

The Victoria Government has handed out funding to 72 recipients as part of this year’s Community Road Safety Grants Program.

Grassroots road safety initiatives receive $1.5m funding boost

With many people preparing to stay in Ireland for their summer break this year, due to Covid-19, both the RSA and the Gardai are urging road users to ensure that they stay safe.

New campaign urges staycation caution in Ireland

The new number plates were introduced in December 2020 to indicate a zero-emission vehicle.

UK drivers confused about green number plates

The 2021 “Reasons” campaign kicked off with sidewalk art installations to remind drivers and passengers to always wear seat belts.

“Reasons” campaign launches in Colorado

Panel: Insurance Recognition for Driver Risk Management

Panel: Insurance Recognition for Driver Risk Management

The three companies are collaborating in the development of a real-time warning system so that vehicles and their drivers can receive hazard warnings directly, without any delay, and therefore be responded to immediately.

5G technology put to test to reduce future crashes

The annual Operation Darwen campaign runs until autumn and is aimed at promoting rider safety.

Campaign aims to cut motorcycle-related deaths in Wales

The billboards focus on four key behaviours: Restraints (Seat Belts), Impairment, Distraction and Speeding.

New billboards reinforce road safety message in NZ

To determine the safest and least costly driving environments for U.S. teenagers, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 23 key metrics.

Best and worst states for teen drivers revealed

Some hay fever treatments can be dangerous for drivers, because their sedative effect can leave a sufferer feeling fatigued, dizzy or groggy.

‘Pollen plan’ aims to reduce risk for drivers with hay fever

Last month, speeding violations issued to drivers for going 50 mph or more over the speed limit reached a concerning all-time high of 238.

Florida sees increase in dangerous speeding violations

With July 4, 2021, falling on a Sunday, the observed Monday extends the weekend. The NSC has issued tips to help keep people safe on the roads.

NSC predicts at least 400 Fourth of July road deaths

The RHA highlights that, as the summer holidays draw near and lockdown restrictions relax, the pressure that will be put on the industry responsible for keeping shelves full will increase and the producers of goods will be faced with having stock of goods they can’t get moved.

UK Prime Minister urged to act on HGV driver shortage

The greatest percentage decrease occurred in April, showing the impact of Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Road deaths decrease in Great Britain

The new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another study by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) revealed a spike in crashes in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Crash rates rise in states that have legalized marijuana

Fourth of July Travel Tips

Fourth of July Travel Tips

Between July 1–5, travel volumes are expected to almost fully return to pre-pandemic levels with the AAA predicting the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record.

47 million Americans expected to travel for Independence Day

More than 3,200 people and organisations responded to a consultation on the guidance, with their comments directly leading to it being amended and improved. The amendments are expected to become part of The Highway Code later this year.

Highway Code updates revealed

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