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They are warning parents not to buy them as gifts as latest RSA figures show three of the six people who died in Ireland between 2014 to 2019 in an incident involving a quad bike or scrambler were aged 18 or under.

Parents urged not gift quad bikes or scramblers for Christmas

Driver shortage, truck parking, driver compensation and retention are among the top concerns, as well as – for the first time since 2005 – insurance costs.

Driver shortage and truck parking among top industry concerns

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole says a new video released by Transport for NSW and the Motorcycle Council shows riders how the Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) safety feature works.

Motorcycle riders given a safety lesson in ABS

Despite this viewpoint, young drivers are among the highest at risk for distracted driving crashes due to the combination of these beliefs and frequent cell phone use while driving (CUWD).

Study: young drivers think distracted driving risks are overblown

The state has issued the permit to Cruise LLC. Cruise has had state authority to test autonomous vehicles with safety drivers since 2015, but the new permit allows the company to test five autonomous vehicles without a driver behind the wheel on specified streets within San Francisco.

Green light for driverless car testing on San Francisco roads

The Government’s Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) proposes the introduction of a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) specifying the regulatory need for car-to-car and pedestrian-detecting autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems on new vehicle models from July 2022, and all models from July 2024 – in a similar timeframe to European regulation.

Australian Govt calls for compulsory emergency braking technology

Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults planning a vacation before the end of the year report some degree of uncertainty that they will actually be able to take their vacation, according to the report.

Americans reveals fall travel plans

NCAP will test 45 Model Year 2021 vehicles for crashworthiness, as well as the Model Year 2020 Tesla Model Y. These vehicles represent approximately 89 percent of the new vehicle fleet.

NHTSA announces latest vehicles to be NCAP tested

The study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that e-scooter riders are twice as likely as bicyclists to get injured because of a pothole or crack in the pavement, or other infrastructure like a signpost or curb.

Scooter riders most likely to get injured on sidewalk

One study found a 43 percent increase in the risk of pedestrian death on Halloween compared to one week earlier and one week later. For children between four and eight years of age, the risk of pedestrian fatality was 10 times higher at Halloween*.

Halloween family safety tips

Research shows that the number of recorded injury crashes increases in the weeks following the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST). With the clocks set to go back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday October 25 in the UK and Europe, and at 2 a.m on Sunday November 1 in the U.S., now’s the time for drivers to prepare for the increased risks they will face on the roads.

The End of DST: road safety tips for drivers and families

While it is already a criminal offence to use a hand-held mobile phone to call or text while driving, it is not for actions such as taking photos. Drivers have escaped punishment due to a legal loophole where such actions aren’t seen as “interactive communication”, and therefore do not fit the current definition of the offence.

Proposal launches to close mobile phone while driving loophole

“Fatigue and distraction detection: A review of commercially available devices to detect fatigue and distraction in drivers” provides a detailed comparison of around 100 technologies and systems, with the overall aim to provide a recommendation on which devices to consider for further testing or use.

New report compares driver fatigue detection devices

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced its U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign to support National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

New campaign aims to catch drivers texting

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding motorists to be aware of migrating wildlife especially from dusk to dawn, when wild animals are more active and more difficult to see.

Drivers urged to look out for migrating wildlife this Fall

The two organizations created the list of 18 cars following their recently published joint list of recommended used vehicles for teens.

IIHS reveals safest and most reliable new cars for teen drivers

The new assessment protocols focus on two main areas: Assistance Competence – a balance between the technical competencies of the system (Vehicle Assistance) and the extent to which it keeps the driver alert and engaged (Driver Engagement) - and Safety Backup, the car’s safety net in critical situations.

Euro NCAP tests driver-assist technologies

The club has recently unveiled its new kit with the call for drivers to slow down as part of the “who do you slow down for?” campaign.

NSW football partnership aims to improve road safety

The e-curriculum includes ten lessons, which feature interactive videos, games and activities, designed to teach students life-saving skills related to safer road behaviors.

Online learning helps boost road safety for children in Vietnam

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW): Road Safety Management kickstarted the event with driver awareness where they handed out pamphlets to the motorists.

Transport Month in South Africa launches with driver awareness event

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), says distracted drivers were involved in 15,143 crashes on the state’s roads in 2019, resulting in 4,361 injuries and 28 fatalities.

Distraction a factor in more than 15,000 crashes annually on Colorado...

The 93 new Highways England gritters are set to improve safety for drivers and workers due to the vehicles’ improved technology, set up and enhanced visibility.

New gritters to patrol England’s road this winter

Although the UK has already left the EU, a transition period was agreed that allowed for the exchange of driving licences to continue.

Final notice issued for UK drivers in Ireland

Stop. Trains Can’t. is a $6.6 million campaign that will run through November 8 to warn drivers not to gamble with their lives at rail grade crossings.

U.S. public education campaign warns “Stop, Trains Can’t”

Researchers say that, while the number of older drivers has grown rapidly over the past two decades, better health and safer vehicles, as well as possible benefits from infrastructure improvements and changes to licensing policies, have prevented an accompanying spike in crashes.

IIHS report reveals decrease in fatal crashes involving over-70s

The data reveals that traffic deaths decreased nationwide during 2019 as compared to 2018. There were 36,096 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2019, representing a decrease of 739 (down two percent) from the reported 36,835 fatalities in 2018, even though vehicle miles traveled increased by nearly one percent.

U.S. data reveals rise in traffic fatality rate during COVID-19 pandemic

In accordance with updated guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the DMV is issuing an extension through December 31, 2020, to all commercial driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and endorsements expiring between March and December 31, 2020.

Expiring commercial driver’s licenses extended in CA

The organisation has warned that drivers face increasingly long wait times the closer it gets to the government’s October 10 deadline to renew.

AA urges NZ drivers to renew Warrant of Fitness

The Caravan Industry Association of Western Australia says sales have “peaked significantly” in the last few months, due largely to border closures and the increase in intrastate travel.

WA tow safely message issued after peak in caravan sales

The study found that events such as such as failure to pay a fine or appear in court disproportionately affect those living in low-income communities and in communities with a greater percentage of Black and Hispanic residents.

Study finds most license suspensions are for non-driving-related events

Drivers caught with a radar detector fitted to, within or on their vehicle, operational or not, will be issued with a $1,200 on the spot infringement and seven demerit points.

Radar detectors banned in WA from October 12

The NHTSA is making pedestrian safety the focus of October as part of its continuing efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users.

October is first U.S. Pedestrian Safety Month

CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol are teaming up to conduct safety checks of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) at the summit of Wolf Creek Pass.

Safety warning for truckers in Colorado

The report was developed in consultation with The Co-operators, Drop It And Drive®, the trucking industry, and workplace health and safety representatives.

New Canadian report highlights value of distracted driving policies

Known as the Q3s, the new crash test dummy represents a three-year-old child and is the first child side impact dummy in federal regulations.

New crash test dummy will improve child passenger safety

‘Understanding Driver Distraction’, recommends eliminating use of cell phones and interactive in-vehicle technology while driving, in order to help keep all drivers safe on the road.

Postponed U.S. Distracted Driving Awareness Month begins

The initiatives include the option for deaf people to be able to communicate with the organisation using British Sign Language and the introduction of access guides to help explain the facilities offered at motorway service areas.

Highways England launches new services for disabled drivers

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott says police will be out in force across the state with high-visibility deployments for Operation Slowdown.

New South Wales drivers urged to slow down this long weekend

The workshop provided an overview of road safety in both Vietnam and the world, introduced the HFK program to the community, and delivered an interactive training session to school administrators, teachers and parent representatives.

Vietnam road safety workshop helps school children develop safer behaviors

Government and education leaders in the area met with members of the AIP Foundation at a workshop to report on the ongoing positive impact of the Walk Wise program since its completion in 2017.

China road safety campaign deemed a lasting success

The Colorado Department of Transportation has stressed the importance for drivers and those taking photos outside of their vehicles to watch out for each other.

Colorado drivers urged to be vigilant this Fall

The Highways Care automated cone laying vehicle is being trialled on the road network in the Midlands.

Automated cone laying vehicle takes to roads in new trial

Ahead of the national campaign, parents are urged to discuss the importance of driving safety with their young drivers.

Teen Driver Safety Week plea to parents

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched the campaign with automotive company Grease Monkey, after latest figures revealed motorcyclist fatalities are up 12 percent over last year.

Drivers urged to “look twice” for motorcyclists

A 2019 study conducted by Dig Insights found that 1.2 million Ontarians admitted to having driven after consuming cannabis and 23 percent said they believed that cannabis had no negative impact on, or even improved, their ability to drive.

New Canadian campaign aims to deter driving high

As part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which ran from August 19 through September 7, a further 116,292 tickets were issued for other vehicle and traffic law violations, such as speeding and distracted driving.

Drunk driving crackdown in New York state reduces fatal crashes

Carma Project has new technology which utilizes proprietary license plate recognition cameras mounted on specially-designed cars to identify vehicles affected by open safety recalls.

NSC teams up with technology firm to identify open safety recalls

The reminder is being issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to coincide with this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, September 20-26.

Parents urged to check child car seats

The Click It or Ticket campaign, which is being co-ordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS), runs until September 30 and will see extra enforcement of the seat belt law.

Increased seat belt enforcement in Minnesota

Dooring, which is opening the door of a parked car when it is not reasonably safe to do, is a common safety issue for cyclists and the increased fine has been introduced by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure alongside a public education and awareness campaign.

“Dooring” fines quadrupled in British Columbia to protect cyclists

Millions of children make their journey to and from school by motorbike, the most common form of transportation in Vietnam and motorbike riders and children are the most vulnerable road users.

Vietnam helmet safety video coincides with new school year

All variants of the Isuzu D-MAX (Utility) and Toyota Yaris (Light Car) achieved the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating against the latest test and rating criteria – including the fitting of a new centre airbag.

Top marks for Isuzu and Toyota in ANCAP safety tests

Trucking companies face a variety of industry challenges, including an aging workforce, driver shortages, injuries and fatalities, and the cost of implementing advanced safety technologies.

New studies address fleet driver safety

The company is handing £9.3 million to local authorities so that they can offer businesses a free trial of electric vehicles for two months.

Highways England invests over £9 million in electric vehicle scheme

Now, Highways England has launched a campaign to deter tailgaters. Using the well-known Space Invader video game character to alert drivers to the anti-social nature and risks of tailgating, motorists are being urged to “stay safe, stay back”.

“Stay safe, stay back” says Highways England

The campaign for mobility and transport begins on Wednesday 16 September 2020, with the theme “zero-emission mobility for all’.

European Mobility Week launches

The rate increase comes in spite of a 17 percent drop in the number of miles driven between January and June. The total number of deaths is up one percent from six-month figures in 2019.

U.S. traffic death rates up 20 percent in first half of...

With a significant increase in school-going traffic and an increase in the number of children cycling or walking to get to school, drivers are reminded to slow down around schools and allow at least 1m overtaking distance when passing cyclists in speed zones up to 50km/h and at least 1.5m when passing in speed zones above 50km/h.

Caution urged in Ireland as more children cycle and walk to...

The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue.

Trucking industry asked to rank concerns in annual survey

Researchers found consumer information that stresses the convenience and capabilities of such systems, while minimizing limitations, can inflate expectations regarding what each system can do and the situations that it can handle.

AAA warns marketing of driving assist systems can inflate expectations

Law enforcement will be on high alert during the Fall Fest DUI enforcement period Sept. 11–Oct. 28.

Colorado begins fall enforcement period

The Resolution reiterates its invitation to Member States and the international community to intensify national, regional and international collaboration, with a view to meeting the ambitious road safety-related targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

New Decade of Action to reduce road deaths

Having started in 2016 as European Day Without a Road Death, Project EDWARD has evolved for 2020 into EVERY Day Without a Road Death.

Project EDWARD 2020: Driving for Work

SaferCar, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), allows users to save their vehicles, car seats, equipment, or tires in a virtual garage on their smartphone.

New app automatically alerts motorists to safety issues

“Understanding and Tackling Micromobility: Transportation's New Disruptor,” a new report from the U.S. Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), funded by State Farm, examines six challenges posed by the rapid growth of the devices, as well as potential safety solutions.

New report highlights need for e-bike safety initiatives

As part of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) initiative, campaign videos are to feature on Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram highlighting the Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws which includes no cell phones, no passengers under 21, and always wearing a seat belt.

Teen drivers target of new campaign

While school buses have a longstanding history of safety, and are known to be the safest way to transport children to and from school, 79 per cent of all school-aged fatalities involving a school bus occur outside the bus and in or near school bus loading zones, according to Transport Canada.

School bus warning issued in Canada

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study found forward collision warning on trucks reduced rear-end crashes by 44 percent while automatic emergency braking (AEB) cut rear crashes by 41 percent.

Safety technology could cut big truck rear crashes

The study, by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), examined the potential road safety benefits of the entire Australian light vehicle fleet consisting of the safest available vehicles compared with the actual vehicles involved in fatal and serious injury crashes in 2016.

Choosing a safer car could cut road deaths

The study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) says the two age groups are also at a higher risk of being involved in a collision, with newly-licensed drivers having the highest crash risk of any age group, and older drivers having the highest crash fatality rate.

Teens and over 65s most likely to drive least safe vehicles

The campaign has been launched as the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) figures show more than one in four fatal crashes on BC roads involve distracted driving.

Police ask BC drivers to leave their phones alone

Now drivers are being urged to buckle up and slow down.

Buckle up reminder for NSW drivers

The initiative between State Police, the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority, cracks down on work zone violations and highlights the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance and emergency operations along state highways.

NY “Operation Hardhat” tickets this year exceed 2019 total

FLHSMV is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Trucking Association, and AAA – The Auto Club Group to recognize September 1-7, 2020, as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week.

Florida leads drowsy driving campaign

Under the changes, drivers whose photocard driving licence or entitlement to drive runs out between 1 February 2020 and 31 December 2020 will have their entitlement automatically extended from the expiry date, for a period of 11 months.

DVLA extends expired UK driving licences

A higher penalty of a $1000 infringement and four demerit points applies to drivers or riders who create or view a text or video, use video chat, use other function or app on their phone that can result in a high level of distraction.

New phone penalties for drivers now active in Western Australia

To date, more than 3.5 million drivers and delivery people have completed more than 100 million mask verifications.

Uber expands mask verification technology to riders

Brake, the road safety charity, unveiled the theme following findings that just a quarter of people think vehicles travel at a safe speed on the street where they live.

Road Safety Week 2020 theme announced

Drink-drive collisions increase 3% in UK

Drink-drive collisions increase 3% in UK

Increased law enforcement will be on the road over the Labor Day weekend through to September 7 as part of the high-visibility enforcement, which will be supported by a $10 million national advertising campaign.

U.S. drivers urged to “drive sober or get pulled over”

The Data-Driven Road Safety Tool will analyse information from connected vehicles, smart roadside sensors and local-authority data to predict the likely locations and possible root causes of potential road safety hotspots.

Ford trials new technology to predict traffic incidents

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole says the new pop-up testing sites in Narrandera and Tarcutta provide an easy way for freight workers to be tested for COVID-19.

Pop-up COVID testing clinics open in Australia for freight workers

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance says the NSW Government continues to support the point to point transport industry by providing free COVID clean-up kits for operators, on top of the eight vehicle sanitisation stations already rolled out across parts of the state.

NSW transport industry introduces COVID clean-up kits

The event, which ran from August 6 through August 12, also saw officers issue 30,273 tickets for other vehicle and traffic law violations, such as impaired and distracted driving.

New York speed awareness week results in more than 21,000 tickets

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the estimate is consistent with the Council’s last few years of estimates for the three-day Labor Day holiday period, indicating that people are expected to travel even though COVID-19 infections remain high.

NSC issues Labor Day safety reminder

With COVID-19 cases still increasing across the United States, Uber Health, integrating with prescription delivery platform NimbleRx, is helping deliver medication to those who need it.

Uber Health announces pharmaceutical delivery service

The projects include the first phase of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, which upgraded 225 uncontrolled crosswalk locations, created nearly two-dozen additional crosswalks, and added new traffic signals and signs at various locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Long Island pedestrian safety projects completed

This year, with COVID-19 still disrupting many overseas travel plans, the “staycation” is more popular than ever.

August Bank Holiday: Safe Travel Tips

This third iteration of the guidance based on the latest changes to UK Government guidelines includes advice on group riding and first responder incident management.

Updated COVID-19 riding guidelines published for motorcyclists

The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that vehicle owners with warrants that expired this year will still have until October 10 to get their checks done.

AA New Zealand raises “unsafe vehicle” concerns

Extra pressure is expected to be put on the transport network as more people look to return to their workplaces with the return of pupils to classrooms.

Travel safe campaign launched in Scotland

Rural Road Safety Month is reminding drivers to do the right thing behind the wheel as latest figures reveal more than 180 people have died in crashes in NSW this year - 115 of them on country roads.

NSW country drivers urged to slow down to save lives

Preliminarily in 2019, there were 127,285 children aged up to 17 involved in crashes in Florida resulting in 1,361 serious bodily injuries and 142 fatalities. As

August is Child Safety Awareness Month

The program is aimed at supporting communities in tackling high-risk journeys for students traveling to and from school through quality safety education and equipment for students, parents, and community members.

New “Hauling Safety” program launched in Thailand

Currently, in the state, passengers aged 16 and older are only required to wear a seat belt in the front passenger seat next to the driver.

New York signs seat belt law for passengers 16 and over

The extension will allow student drivers more time to prepare for and schedule their behind-the-wheel drive test during the COVID-19 pandemic.

California DMV extends driver’s license permits

AAA also found that active driving assistance systems, those that combine vehicle acceleration with braking and steering, often disengage with little notice – almost instantly handing control back to the driver.

AAA finds active driving assist systems are not consistent

Funded by the Scottish Government, as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis, the £1.5m initiative is being delivered through Cycling UK and participating retailers and aims to encourage more people to ride a bike, helping to manage demand on public transport.

Cycle repair scheme launches in Scotland

The Government’s Community Road Safety Grants program is offering funding of up to $5,000 for small projects and to $30,000 for more substantial projects.

Grants available to improve road safety in NSW

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has been offering online renewals for eligible non-commercial driver’s licenses on its website for many years and has now expanded the service.

Online license renewals for commercial drivers in California

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