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Average speed cameras are being trialled in New South Wales to assess the road safety benefits of expanding their use from heavy vehicles to all vehicles.

Safety is the focus in trial of average speed cameras

Road safety authorities are urging Victorians to keep motorcyclist safety front of mind following an alarming increase in the number of motorcyclists killed on the state’s roads.

Put the headlights on motorcycle safety this October

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released its 2023 American Driving Survey, providing insights into US daily driving trends after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

US driving trends unveiled

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT), including the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA), brought stakeholders together to address distracted driving challenges.

Forum aims to tackle distracted driving

Funding worth $160,000 has been made available in Western Australia to deliver road safety messages to young people.

New grants target young drivers

Child seat and booster use drops when children turn three, according to AAA analysis of five years of government crash data.

New ‘alarming’ data shows child and booster seat use drops when...

Traffic fatalities dropped in the US for the ninth straight quarter, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) early estimates for the first half of 2024.

NHTSA reports drop in traffic fatalities during the first half of...

A new rule to reduce fatalities and serious injuries among pedestrians struck by vehicles is being proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

New rule proposed to better protect pedestrians

The AIP Foundation has congratulated the Government of Vietnam on new road safety laws to protect children.

New road safety laws to protect children in Vietnam

Top roadway safety leaders in the US came together for the Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA) 2024 annual meeting.

Spotlight on traffic safety

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have launched the annual Drowsy Driving Prevention Campaign.

Motorists warned driving while tired ‘poses a danger to everyone on...

Labor Day weekend in New York state saw 20,714 tickets being handed out for various vehicle and traffic law violations.

More than 20,000 tickets issued during New York statewide Labor day...

A new campaign targeting impaired drivers has launched in Colorado.

New fall impaired driving campaign launches

Self-driving robotic vehicles are communicating with traffic lights on the streets of Sydney, as part of an intelligent transport trial.

Traffic lights ‘talking’ to driverless cars in Sydney

The AA Research Foundation has released a study into driver licensing, aiming to help address New Zealand’s tragically high youth road death toll.

New research paper puts driver licensing system under the microscope

New seatbelt cameras have revealed an alarming rate of offences in New South Wales - about two-and-a-half times more than was expected.

Seatbelt cameras reveal alarming rate of offences

As part of its commitment to reducing deaths and serious injuries on America’s roads, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a new plan using emerging technologies to boost safety.

Plan unveiled for V2X technologies to reduce death and serious injuries...

Drivers in the Western Cape are being urged to slow down after 201 speeding offences were recorded on provincial roads during a six-day period in August.

Drivers urged to reduce speed on Western Cape roads

One-in-five Victorians have driven while being so tired they have struggled to keep their eyes open, according to a new study.

Tired driving is a growing concern, study shows

With children returning to school after the summer break the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has offered tips to help keep the roads safe for all.

Back to school road safety tips

A new study has found discrepancies between crash reports and hospital data which could paint an incomplete or inaccurate picture of how crashes impact the safety of child passengers.

Researchers find possible inaccuracies in crash-reported child passenger injuries

Researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have joined colleagues from academia and the automated vehicle and insurance industries in issuing a set of best practices for future evaluations of highly automated vehicles.

Researchers collaborate on best practices for automation research

The Western Cape Government is urging all road users to prioritise safety.

Urgent call for road safety awareness in the Western Cape

More than one in 10 motorcyclists on Ireland’s roads were involved in a collision during a two-year period, according to a new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

More than one in 10 motorcyclists report being involved in a...

With the new school year approaching, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has shared important tips for drivers to make sure children get a safe start to the year.

Top safety tips for drivers, parents and caregivers as children return...

Drivers are being warned of the most congested times on the roads this Labor Day weekend.

Best and worst times to drive this Labor Day weekend

A campaign warning of the dangers of impaired driving is taking place over the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign takes place over Labor...

If you’re trying to keep drivers from picking up their phones, make it a game, according to a new study.

To get drivers to put down their phones, make it a...

In areas with few streetlights, drivers are more than three times as likely to yield to pedestrians at illuminated crosswalks than at dark ones, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown.

Lighted crosswalks make pedestrians safer, study shows

More than 100 schools, councils and community organisations across Victoria are being supported to deliver community initiatives to help reduce road trauma.

Grants aim to empower people to improve road safety at local...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has marked the 40 year anniversary since “lifesaving law” was introduced in the US making 21 the minimum age to drink.

MADD marks America’s 21 drinking age law turning 40

Funding of $9.1m has been made available in Western Australia to local organizations helping address barriers preventing disadvantaged people from obtaining their driver's licence.

$9 million in grants open for learner driver program

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are appealing to motorists to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery using the roads increases during the summer season.

Farmers and motorists in Ireland urged to share the road safely

The Victorian Government is to allow share hire e-scooters to operate across the State and plans to introduce new e-scooter rules – including tougher penalties for misuse, and mandated new technology to improve e-scooter safety.

Share e-scooters to be permanently legalised across Victoria following trial

Football and netball players aim for new road safety goal

Football and netball players aim for new road safety goal

The Automobile Association is urging motorists to be vigilant to ensure safe winter driving.

AA urges motorists to be vigilant to ensure safe winter driving

Safety upgrades are being made to some of Victoria’s busiest roads by the Government.

Upgrades being carried out to make some of Victoria’s busiest roads...

The roll out of speed camera warning signs will alert more drivers to travel at safer speeds though high-risk areas, according to the AA in New Zealand.

Camera zone signage will encourage safer speeds

The number of people injured or killed each month in driver-fatigue related crashes is 58 per cent higher in July and August compared to the rest of the year, according to data from the Insurance Corporation for British Columbia (ICBC).

Motorists warned about dangers of driving while tired

A new study has shown a rise in drivers in Ireland using their mobile phone while behind the wheel.

New survey shows an increase in drivers using mobile devices

The National Safety Council has announced it has been awarded an Innovation Grant by Buckle Up for Life, a child passenger safety program from Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center aimed at bolstering child passenger safety initiatives across the United States.

NSC announces new grant to boost child passenger safety

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has held its annual Operation Southern Slow Down 2024, a week-long speed enforcement and education campaign.

Annual campaign aims to reduce speed related crashes

Rural and regional councils in Victoria are being supported to reduce roadside weeds and prepare for the upcoming fire season.

Reducing fire risk along rural roads in time for summer

Speeding, drink driving, distracted driving, not wearing seatbelts and drug driving are five dangerous behaviours being targeted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland in a new campaign.

New campaign launches in Ireland aimed at dangerous behaviors

With the summer vacation season in full swing, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a new road safety campaign encouraging drivers to slow down and enjoy the ride.

Speeding prevention campaign reminds drivers speeding has deadly consequences

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

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