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

Top recommended used vehicles for teens revealed

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

Drug driving arrests double in Ireland during first half of 2020

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

New York driving schools recommence distance learning

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

National Stop on Red Week campaign launches

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

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

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

Coloradans cited for no seat belts and unrestrained children

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

MOT warning to UK drivers

A human cheese grater has been painted on the road at Performance Cycle, as well as other locations throughout the state, and aims to remind bikers that falling on asphalt at any speed can result in serious bodily injury or death.

Cheese grater reminds motorcyclists to wear protective gear

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

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

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

Highways England increases roadworks speed limit

The free course has been developed by DVSA, Highways England and other partners to help new riders prepare for a lifetime of safe riding.

DVSA launches training course for new motorcyclists

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

UK road deaths have flatlined since 2012, latest data reveals

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

Monsoon season warning issued in Colorado

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

Summer safety campaign launches in Ireland

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

Preliminary data shows three straight months of riskier roads

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

Western Cape shares highest speeds of road offenders

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

“Operation Hardhat” launched in New York

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

Local councils across Victoria offered road safety grants

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

Ford develops commercial vehicle protection shields

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

California DMV extends driver licenses for over 70s

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

Upcoming webinar: Creating a Crash-Free Culture®

The ban, announced by Roads Minister Baroness Vere, follows an extensive investigation, including research commissioned by the Department for Transport, which indicates ageing tyres suffer corrosion which could cause them to fail.

UK government bans tyres over 10 years old

The Commissioner joined Police and Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts and Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Zanetti to inspect the new buses at Police Headquarters.

New “booze buses” take to the roads in Western Australia

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

NSW drivers reminded to put safety first during school holidays

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

Toyota designs taxi screen to protect against COVID-19 transmission

The summer enforcement period also marks the launch of CDOT’s latest seat belt safety campaign, Common Bond. The campaign focuses on the fact that, while Coloradans might not agree on everything, everyone should agree on wearing seat belts.

Seat belt enforcement underway in Colorado

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

Clean trucking strategy announced

The State’s Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) has examined the impact of the COVID-19 on traffic volumes in the area.

Unbelted and speed-related crashes increase in Virginia

Now, photocard driving licences that expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be automatically extended for a period of 7 months from the date of expiry.

DVLA extends licence expiry dates during COVID-19

COVID-19 webinars for fleet operators

COVID-19 webinars for fleet operators

A culmination of a joint review by the Department for Transport, Home Office and the National Police Chiefs’ Council over the past year, the review seeks views on existing practices and resources, evidence of effectiveness in reducing casualties and invites “new thinking”.

UK government opens review into roads policing

Preliminary NSC estimates show a year-over-year 36.6 percent jump in fatality rates per miles driven in April, in spite of an 18 percent drop in the total number of roadway deaths compared to April 2019.

U.S. road are emptier but riskier

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

Tips for safe caravanning in NSW

In collaboration with its partner Cornershop, customers in select locations across Latin America and Canada can now order groceries through both the Uber and Uber Eats apps.

Uber launches grocery delivery

IIHS closed both the VRC, located in Ruckersville, Virginia, and its Arlington, Virginia, office in March, as the state was shutting down. Much of the IIHS’s work continued, with employees working from home, but crash tests and track evaluations had to be paused.

Vehicle crash testing resumes

Some cars have been rarely used during COVID-19 lockdowns, so it’s essential to make sure they’re fit for purpose. People may also feel out of practice if they haven’t driven a car for a while.

Highways England issues “back behind the wheel” tips

The U.S. Department of Transportation initiative aims to educate the public about the dangers hot vehicles pose to children.

Campaign launches to prevent child heatstroke deaths

The Scottish Government’s Cycling Friendly fund launched to make it easier and more accessible to cycle in the places where people live, work, study and spend time.

Scotland’s Cycling Friendly initiative opens for applications

The number of total trips expected is down nearly 15 percent compared to last July through September and is the first decline in summer travel since 2009.

Americans to take 700 million trips this summer

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

Motorcycle bus lane trial finds no safety benefits

Workers have been wearing the devices tied around their waists which sets off a buzzer in their safety helmets if someone gets too close.

Highways England uses waistbands to enable social distancing

The National Safety Council (NSC) and CellARide, a Springfield, Missouri-based automotive tech firm, have announced a collaboration for a first-of-its-kind service as part of the Check To Protect recall awareness campaign from NSC.

Recall checks made easier for U.S. vehicle owners

The new penalties will also make the distinction between drivers illegally making an audio call and using their phone in other ways.

New phone penalties for WA road users come into force in...

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

States awarded grants to combat impaired driving

The rule applies to all types of driver and motorcycle training in England, including private practice with someone you live with or in your support bubble.

Driving lessons and tests to restart in England

Teoh compared the rates of driver deaths and police-reported crashes per miles traveled for convertible and non-convertible versions of 1-5-year-old models during 2014-18.

Study shows convertibles are as safe as other cars

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, drivers were granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing in March to help slow the spread of the virus.

MOT tests mandatory from August

Last month, RAC roadside patrols attended 28,495 calls for assistance – the highest recorded in over five years.

Calls to roadside patrols increase in Western Australia

While shutdown restrictions may be easing, many people are still avoiding all but essential travel.

Fourth of July safety: travel tips for drivers & families

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers the following summer driving tips.

NHTSA shares five top summer driving tips

The app, called Euro Rescue, has been created with The International Association of Fire & Rescue Services (the CTIF), and centralises the manufacturers’ rescue sheets which provides all the crucial information rescuers need to carry out occupant extrication quickly and safely.

Euro NCAP introduces mobile app for first responders

From April 1 – May 21, the Minnesota State Patrol pulled over 232 drivers traveling more than 100 mph.

Minnesota sees double number of speeding drivers during lockdown

The vehicle earned the top score in the AAA’s first edition of the newly-released AAA Car Guide, which provides consumers with reviews based in part on how many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are included in the vehicle, as well as a number of other criteria.

Luxury Volvo top of AAA Car Guide

The American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety study found that was even the case when drivers thought they might be caught by the police.

Research: crash involvement linked to risky driving behaviors

The number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. has fallen from more than 50,000 in 1980 to 36,560 in 2018.

SUVs more lethal to pedestrians than cars, study suggests

FLHSMV and its Division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Association and AAA – The Auto Club Group for the campaign.

Drivers urged to plan ahead for safe travel this summer

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

Drivers and motorcyclists urged to share the road safely

According to the report, Estonia, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia and Portugal have reduced road deaths the most.

ETSC reveals details of countries making most progress on road safety

The Department of Transport and Public Works says shorter, darker days, fog and rain during the rainy season hamper visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Western Cape urged to prepare for winter weather

Latest data has revealed nearly 30 percent of all road fatalities in 2019 were the result of people not wearing a seat belt and so far this year not wearing a seat belt has been a factor in 11 of the 99 road fatalities recorded.

Increase in unbelted Victorians killed in car crashes

As part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) The Heat Is On campaign, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement launched the annual Memorial Day DUI enforcement period to protect motorists from impaired drivers on the State’s roads.

Colorado’s The Heat Is On campaign arrests revealed

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested comments on proposed changes to the rules for occupant protection.

IIHS calls for strengthening of safety standards for autonomous vehicles

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have launched a new road safety campaign “We’re on the road back. Make it a safer one,” following the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions which now allow travel within a 20km limit of the home or within the county boundary.

Safety warning to drivers in Ireland as roads get busier

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

COVID-19 riding guidelines published for motorcyclists

In the statement Cliff highlights the potential new threats that may emerge in the post COVID-19 world, including greater pressure and risk on the world’s roads.

GRSP calls for ongoing road safety investment in post COVID-19 world

The project addresses excessive speed, one of the main causes of death and injury on the roads of the Philippines, by supporting the country in its efforts to reduce driving speeds.

Report provides update on Philippines speed management project

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

June is National Safety Month

Up to 27 May 2020, 60 people have been killed in 56 fatal collisions, compared to 55 deaths in 48 fatal collisions up to 27 May 2019.

Ireland road safety appeal renewed as road deaths increase 9%

The exceptions would provide more space for restaurants and stores to serve their customers at a safe distance. The FHWA says States must implement proper safety measures to protect both clients and employees in the ROW area, including ensuring safety for drivers and pedestrians.

Sidewalks and parking areas may be used to “reopen the economy”

Small cars and minicars accounted for 15 of the 20 models with the highest death rates for model year 2017, while nearly half of the 20 models with the lowest death rates were luxury SUVs.

New report: small cars most dangerous for drivers

Now with the combination of schools being closed, activities curtailed, summer jobs canceled, and COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, the American Automobile Association (AAA) says the factors could prove deadly as teens take to the road this summer.

Teen drivers continue to be over-represented in crashes

The organisation says customers could now call to book an appointment for all types of knowledge tests at offices throughout the province but urges people to come prepared by studying the learning guides and taking the practice knowledge test several times to give them a greater chance of qualifying on the first attempt.

ICBC reinstates all knowledge tests by appointment

New test procedures will include a moving barrier to the moving car frontal crash test, replacing the regulation-based moderate offset-deformable barrier test, used by Euro NCAP for the last 23 years.

Euro NCAP announces major changes to safety testing

The National Safety Council (NSC) says preliminary estimates show that, despite less drivers on the road, there was a year-over-year 14 percent jump in fatality rates per miles driven in March.

Death rates increase on U.S. highways despite lockdown

The manufacturer says the move delivers on its promise made last year to introduce such a limitation and goes beyond regulation and legislation to help close the remaining gap to zero serious injuries and fatalities in traffic.

Volvo limits speed on all new cars

Teen safety features, including parents being able to limit the speed of their child’s vehicle, keep track of its whereabouts or prevent it from being put in gear if the driver hasn’t buckled are all available, but the research reveals that often parents are unaware of them.

Car dealers urged to make teen safety systems a selling point

The Electric Bicycle Management Regulations, which will go into effect on 1 July 2020, is the first provincial law in China mandating e-bike rider helmet use with penalties for breaches, since China implemented new e-bike standards in April 2019.

Helmets on e-bikes to become mandatory in China

As coronavirus lockdown measures loosen, Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, is urging people to walk, cycle or drive to work to ensure the public transport system can operate safely.

NSW commuters urged to avoid rush hour public transport

More than 36,000 Americans are killed on the country’s roads in an average year and as stay at home orders related to the pandemic ease and the number of drivers increase, the organization is urging motorists not to speed, drive distracted or drive impaired, and always fasten seatbelts.

Highway safety warning issued in U.S. as roads get busier

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

NSC releases workplace guidance for employers

The WA Government has relaxed intra-state travel rules, social distancing requirements and allow in-house dining (with caveats) from Monday 18 May.

Western Australians warned of traffic increase

With the UK Government lifting restrictions and encouraging those who can’t work from home to return to work, Highways England says drivers should check tyres, engine oil, water, lights and fuel levels before setting out on any journeys.

Basic vehicle-check tips for returning drivers

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have made a joint appeal reminding farming contractors to remember that roads are much busier with pedestrians and cyclists because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Silage season safety warning issued in Ireland

The organization says the annual forecast – which estimates the number of people traveling over the holiday weekend – will return next year.

Record low travel expected over the holiday weekend

The Government is reminding people to avoid all non-essential travel and only visit the parks and recreation sites close to their home if they want to enjoy the outdoors.

British Colombians urged to avoid non-essential travel

The “social distancing in vehicles” advice applies to those who usually travel with colleagues for work purposes.

Social distancing when travelling with colleagues

Before a driver or delivery person can go online, they will be asked to confirm, via a new Go Online Checklist, that they’ve taken certain safety measures and are wearing a mask or face cover. The new technology will verify if the driver is wearing a mask by asking them to take a selfie. After the driver has been verified as wearing a mask, the rider will be informed via an in-app message.

Face masks compulsory for Uber drivers and riders

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

Motorcyclist deaths up by 24 percent in Colorado

The framework is based on recommendations from the SAFER: Safe Actions for Employee Returns task force and provides a map that NSC hopes the Department of Labor will adopt as part of its Opening America’s Workplaces Again national online dialogue.

NSC unveils back to work plan for U.S. employers

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), which has launched Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month for May, says 26 motorcyclists died in the state up to May 7, five more than the same time last year, even though traffic volumes have decreased due to COVID-19.

New campaign urges motorists to look out for bikers

The guide provides guidance for walking, cycling, using private vehicles (for example cars and vans), and travelling by taxis and public transport (for example trains, buses, coaches and ferries).

UK Government publishes passenger transport guidance

While commuter traffic as a whole is reduced worldwide as a result of COVID-19 mitigation efforts, roadways in Canada continue to be an important part of day-to-day life for a wide variety of people including essential workers getting to and from work, delivery services and emergency responders and vulnerable road users including pedestrians and cyclists.

Canada holds Road Safety Week 2020

Drivers who allow their vehicle engines to run unnecessarily when parked in the borough will be asked to turn off their engines, and if they fail to cooperate, will be issued with a fine under the new policy launching on 18 May, 2020.

London borough introduces idling fines

No one knows how busy the roads will be, but potentially many drivers who have not driven for a couple of months could all head off around the same time causing more collisions than normal as they “shake off the lockdown blues” – be extra vigilant if you are planning a trip!

Spring Bank Holiday: Safe Travel Tips

No one knows how busy the roads will be, but potentially many drivers who have not driven for a couple of months could all head off around the same time causing more collisions than normal as they “shake off the shut-down blues” – be extra vigilant if you are planning a long trip to see family and friends!

Memorial Day: Safe Travel Tips

Preliminary estimates from The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2019 showed that an estimated 36,120 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year - an estimated decrease of about 440, down 1.2 percent, from the reported 36,560 fatalities in 2018.

Number of U.S. road deaths falls for third year

Signals have been automated in the immediate vicinity of Bondi Beach, Windsor and Redfern temporary clinics as part of an initiative by Transport for NSW to introduce them at key health precincts across the state to protect the most vulnerable.

Automated pedestrian crossings expanded in New South Wales

According to police, there has been an increase in drivers speeding since B.C. declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 sees speeding increase in British Columbia

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, says the new air-conditioned buses will replace any dedicated school bus in regional NSW more than 20 years old.

New school buses with seat belts ready for regional NSW

Uber Medics will enable all 1.2m NHS staff, as well as everyone working in care homes in England and Wales, to access a 25 percent discount on trips, funded by Uber.

Uber Medics provides discounted trips for NHS workers

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