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The new legislation, which came into force this month, will see drivers fined €120 and handed three penalty points if they are caught putting cyclists at risk.

New law to protect cyclists in Ireland

Data shows that about nine people are killed every day in collisions involving a distracted driver, with texting continuing to be a major distraction. However, some states have harsher texting laws than others.

Texting and driving laws vary significantly between states

The two organizations say that poor vision and tires in a bad state of use are two main risk factors for road safety.

New campaign raises awareness of good driver vision and safe tires

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and state-wide law agencies teamed up for the annual Halloween The Heat Is On DUI enforcement campaign which ran from October 31 to November 4.

Colorado enforcement campaign arrests 228 impaired drivers

In the NTSB’s first examination of bicyclist safety since 1972, the agency recommended all “50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, require that all persons wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.”

Safety chiefs call for all bicyclists to wear helmets

Trucks and buses will have to be designed and manufactured in such a way that the blind spots around the vehicle are significantly reduced. They will also have to be equipped with advanced systems capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists located in close proximity to the vehicle.

Fatigue and distraction warning systems to be mandatory on all new...

HAMS, which stands for Harnessing AutoMobiles for Safety, was originally conceived as a system to monitor drivers and their driving, with the aim of improving road safety.

Smartphones used instead of instructor for driving tests in India

The Electra 100% Electric Gritter - thought to be the first vehicle of its kind in the world - is the latest addition to Transport Scotland’s fleet and will be trialled on the Forth Bridges Unit, undertaking winter patrols on the two iconic crossings.

World first as electric gritter prepares for work on Scotland’s roads

But the AAA said some of the self-regulated changes older drivers make like avoiding driving at night, on the freeway, in afternoon rush hour traffic or in unfamiliar areas can be unnecessary and do not always improve safety.

Older drivers urged to address issues of discomfort early

The study, which runs until April 2020, will focus on Cameroon, Burkina Faso and Uganda where the use of motorcycles for daily activities is high.

New research project aims to improve motorcycle safety in Africa

Drivers with a DDL can show it on their smartphone for proof of identity, proof of age and at roadside police checks.

Driving licence goes digital in New South Wales

Throughout November and December The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will be educating Floridians and visitors on safe traveling behaviors such as never driving impaired, focusing on driving, and registering Emergency Contact Information (ECI), as part of its Safe Holiday Travel campaign.

Motorists reminded to travel safe during the holiday season

The Direct Vision Standard is a star system which rates HGVs over 12 tonnes from zero (lowest) to five (highest) based on how much a driver can see directly through their cab windows. HGVs will need to meet a minimum one-star rating by the time enforcement begins to enable them to operate in London, or will need to have “Safe System” measures fitted to improve the vehicle’s safety.

HGV operators have 12 months to update fleets for London travel

This month’s event, supported by the Department of Transport and WestCycle, encourages the community to take part in a fun, friendly cycling challenge to share in the benefits of cycling.

Safety warning as Western Australians get in gear for Bike Month

The study, commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) and carried out by YouGov, also revealed that almost 30 percent of car passengers would feel uncomfortable asking a friend or family member to slow down.

Passengers admit feeling uncomfortable with family or friends’ speed

Some 250 primary school pupils took part in the King’s College London study which involved them carrying special backpacks containing Dyson air quality sensors on their journey to and from school for one week.

London kids exposed to five times more harmful air on school...

Commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year, the Day is held to remember the many millions killed and injured on the world’s roads, together with their families, friends and many others who are affected by road crashes.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

The vehicle scored strongly for its performance in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) with a score of 95 percent. It also scored well for its protection of younger occupants achieving a Child Occupant Protection score of 88 percent with close to full points recorded by the six- and ten-year child dummies in the frontal offset and side impact crash tests.

Audi A1 achieves ANCAP top rating

Bonfire Night travel safety tips

Bonfire Night travel safety tips

The students took an innovative approach to raise awareness of the fatal consequences of speeding by incorporating elements of video game design into an animated public service announcement.

Students in Vietnam create speeding PSA

Scotland’s final 2018 road safety figures released

Most crash-related pedestrian fatalities occur when it is dark and pedestrian deaths spike on Halloween night. There are many reasons for this including increased pedestrian traffic, alcohol consumption and lower visibility because of costumes and masks, as well as shorter daylight hours.

NSC issues Halloween safety message

Four luxury and two nonluxury midsize cars earned a superior rating for their pedestrian crash prevention systems, while four nonluxury cars earned only a basic rating or no credit. Another six cars earned an advanced rating.

IIHS tests reveal variation in pedestrian protection

The provider of nationwide secure locker networks found that, on average, engineers spend up to five hours per week picking up parts. However, the report found that less than seven in 10 decision makers claim to know how long their engineers spend per week collecting spare parts, meaning the average could be even higher.

Survey reveals engineers feel more like drivers

According to MeBeSafe, a “nudge” is an alteration of the surrounding world that aims to make it more likely for drivers to make good choices.

EU project designs road features that “nudge” drivers to make safer...

Drivers can visit WSDOT’s winter driving web page for tips and information. WSDOT also asks travelers to “know before you go” and get the most up-to-date roadway information before heading out.

“Prepare for winter”, drivers in Washington urged

The challenge is: when you get into any vehicle, buckle up your safety belt. If you are a driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you have to. Every trip, every time!

“Buckle Up Phone Down” challenge launches in Missouri

GHSA and IIHS are working with the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) to award one or more grants in 2020 to develop and implement a speed-management pilot program.

Grants available for state agencies to fund speed-management programs

Using a comprehensive dataset with 1.4 million crash records in Ohio for the period 2013-2017, the relationships between road environments and the frequency and severity of vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving were examined by researchers Zhenhua Chen and Youngbin Lym.

University study reveals link between distracted driving and crash severity

Now, the RSA and Garda Síochána are calling on road users to never drink and drive and to reduce their speed at all times.

Alcohol a major factor in Irish road fatalities during off-peak hours

Currently under Florida law children must be five-years-old before they can be strapped into a seat in the standard way.

Calls to increase age children must use a booster seat in...

The program encourages young people to avoid drinking alcohol until the age of 21 and to never ride with a driver who has been drinking.

Talk to your teen about underage drinking, parents urged

In the past month alone, over 40,000 new vehicles entered the fleet with this collision avoidance technology, and 60 of the top 100 selling models now offer AEB as standard equipment.

Standard fitment of AEB increasing rapidly

The severity of claims, measured in dollars insurers pay to cover losses, also soars during the peak deer mating month. The average cost of November animal-strike claims over the 13-year period was $3,560, compared with $2,801 for February, the month with the least severe crashes.

Deer season sees increase in animal-strike auto claims

The data, compiled by NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, shows that highway fatalities decreased in 2018 with 913 fewer fatalities, down to 36,560 people from 37,473 people in 2017.

Annual crash statistics reveal decline in fatalities

Bike Lane Alerts was created to promote the safety of people on bikes and scooters and after a successful pilot in five cities is now live in 30 countries around the world.

New Uber feature warns riders to look out for cyclists

MADD joined Senator Tom Udall, Senator Rick Scott and Congresswoman Debbie to introduce the Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019 (RIDE Act), which calls for the Department of Transportation to issue a rulemaking to equip all new cars with advanced alcohol detection technology that would passively detect whether the driver is drunk.

Federal legislation has potential to eliminate drunk driving in America

The vehicle manufacturer says the announcement is the first step towards its ambition of becoming a climate neutral company by 2040.

Auto manufacturer aims to “radically reduce carbon emissions”

The Consumer Rating and Assessment of Safety Helmets (CRASH), a consortium of Transport for NSW, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) and Transport Accident Commission (TAC), tested 30 helmets against a range of criteria including protection and comfort.

New motorcycle helmet safety ratings released

Farm vehicles have large driver blind spots, make wide turns and sometimes cross over the center line. All these factors can and do result in serious crashes.

Minnesota issues road safety warning for Fall harvest

Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, said: “Today marks the start of Fall Bike to Work Weeks, another opportunity to get on a bike to go where you need to."

Safety message issued during British Columbia’s Bike to Work Week

The new report reveals a changing trend in teen licensure from when the Foundation first evaluated the issue in 2012. At that time many young people cited their family’s inability to afford the high cost of driving as a reason why they did not obtain their license sooner.

More teens earning driving license before 18

The theme of this year’s Week is Step up for Safe Streets. The event provides the opportunity to promote life-saving messages and show your commitment to road safety to employees and their families, customers, suppliers and your local community.

Fleet operators encouraged to sign up for Road Safety Week

The Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019 (RIDE Act) will fund the technology transfer of federally funded research and development of advanced alcohol detection technology that detects whether a driver is impaired over the legal limit and, if so, prevents that driver from starting the car.

Lawmakers want to see vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving

The event, which runs October 20-26, urges parents and guardians to take the time to educate their teens on the consequences of bad behaviors while driving, including speeding or using a cell phone.

Parents urged to promote safe driving to their teens

NCAP is the government’s premier consumer information program for evaluating vehicle safety performance. The program tests vehicle performance in various crash scenarios and provides an objective rating on a 5-star scale to inform consumers of a vehicle’s safety performance.

NHTSA announces NCAP upgrades

Cityscoot’s e-mopeds will soon be available to book and pay for directly in the Uber app.

Uber teams up with electric scooter hire service to ease congestion

While riding the bus is the safest way for children to get to and from school – about 70 times safer than traveling by car – many drivers illegally pass school buses that are stopped with their red lights on.

Safety warning to drivers during School Bus Safety Week

An annual report from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), which looks at trends, attitudes and practices related to distracted driving shows that concerns have risen dramatically from 33.4 percent in 2004 to 75.9 percent in 2018.

Concerns increase about distracted driving in Canada

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics has revealed a new interactive map which shows the rapid growth of the transport schemes across the country from 2015 to 2019.

Public bike and scooter sharing schemes increase in US

This October 31, eDriving is offering the following safety tips to ensure that any frights are a result of spooky costumes, not dangerous driving.

Halloween: Improve road safety, reduce nightmares

Cyclist deaths were nine percent higher in 2017 than they were in 2008 in the U.S. and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) projects that fatalities will increase by ten percent in 2018.

GHSA and Uber Eats team up for cycle safety

Minister for Roads, Road Safety and TAC, Jaala Pulford has launched Victoria’s Next Road Safety Strategy Survey which aims to help the Victorian Government make the state’s road network safer.

New survey asks Victorians to share opinions on roads

GEM Motoring Assist is calling for the Government to update the driver vision laws to make detailed eye examinations part of the driver photocard licence renewal process every ten years.

Road safety charity calls for changes to driver eye tests

A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown in 2013-16, car occupants were only slightly more likely to die in collisions with one to four-year-old SUVs than with cars of the same age, relative to the number of each vehicle type on the road.

SUVs no longer a major threat to cars but pickups pose...

A survey involving more than 600 motorists found 47 percent had responded to or initiated a text exchange while driving — despite 95 percent describing it either “very” or “extremely” risky.

Western Australian drivers admit texting

Impaired driving is generally associated with alcohol, prescription drug abuse or illegal drug use but The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiative “There’s more than one way to drive under the influence” has been set up to show how legally-obtained and commonly used drugs and medications can also affect a user’s ability to drive safely.

New campaign highlights how prescription medicine can increase crash risk

According to the report, 85 percent of customers would use a scheme where delivery drivers took away packaging or plastic bottles as well as dropping off products, while 58 percent would take up price incentives to click and collect in place of home delivery.

Retailers’ plans for investment in sustainable deliveries revealed

The Granvia entered the Australian and New Zealand markets this month.

Toyota Granvia is first people mover to receive 5-star safety rating

Researchers from SWOV, the national scientific institute for road safety research, co-authored a paper to investigate if drivers control their mobile phone use while driving in relation to different driving contexts.

Automated vehicles could increase phone use behind the wheel, study claims

This year Diwali falls on Sunday 27 October, but celebrations last for five days. And, with many families travelling to celebrate with loved ones, it’s important to put safety first on the roads.

Diwali: Ten safe travel tips

Research shows that the number of recorded injury crashes increases in the weeks following the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST). And, with the clocks set to go back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday October 27 in the UK and Europe, and at 2.a.m on Sunday November 3 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 at-work drivers and...

Young people are encouraged to wear high-visibility clothing when walking near roads or using public or school transport, especially during misty and rainy days in winter, and in the early morning when visibility is poor.

Western Cape government plea to teach children good road safety habits

Research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) showed motorists are confident in adaptive cruise control systems but have less faith in systems to stop vehicles from drifting over the center line.

Drivers don’t trust lane-centering technology

As part of the campaign, parents are encouraged to have conversations with their teenagers about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel.

Parents urged to talk to teens during Teen Driver Safety Week

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is investigating the crash involving a 2001 Ford Excursion, has provided a number of recommendations to make limos safer in a new report.

Calls for US national safety standards for limousines

In a study by the RAC, 72 percent of 2,130 members said they wanted to see councils tackling motorists who leave their engines on, with 44 percent calling for drivers to be hit in the pocket.

Calls made for engine idling fines

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Drowsy Driving Prevention Week will be held from November 3-10 when the NSF will be encouraging motorists to prioritize sleep and only drive when alert and refreshed.

Campaign aims to keep sleepy drivers off the roads

Researchers from King’s and Queen Mary University of London recruited 140 professional drivers from a range of different occupations working in the heart of London and asked them to carry black carbon monitors for 96 hours.

Black carbon exposure levels compared among professional drivers

The BikerTek campaign features a spoof pop up shop which has been set up at bike shows and cafes across south east England selling new bike “parts”.

Motorbike safety campaign targets leisure riders

The American Automobile Association (AAA) tested four 2019 model midsize sedans equipped with the feature in a number of scenarios.

Pedestrian detectors don’t work well at night, study finds

The policy requires all drivers who sign up to the Uber Australia rides platform to drive a vehicle which holds a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

Uber Australia introduces ANCAP five-star safety requirement

The report, by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line, based on a survey of 1,000 drivers, also found that seven in 10 motorists think cycling is a risk.

Traffic threat makes UK city streets unsafe for kids, survey claims

The AA Research Foundation study analysed six months of court data from when alcohol interlocks became a mandatory sentence for many drink drivers in July 2018.

Report finds NZ drink drivers are avoiding alcohol interlocks

Extra signs to show motorists the distance to the next area will also be provided and each area will have a marked out box to make it clearer for drivers to see where the ideal central stopping position is.

UK motorway emergency areas set for safety makeovers

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Education, Florida Sheriff’s Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association and AAA – The Auto Club Group, is leading Florida’s Put It Down: Focus on Driving campaign to ensure all motorists are aware of the state’s new regulations regarding wireless communications while driving.

Florida hands-free law comes into effect in school and work zones

Coordinated by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, the event highlights the health benefits of walking to school and the need for safe places for students to walk and bike to school.

Families encouraged to join Walk to School Day

The Road Safety Commission has called upon The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) Chief Scientist and Deakin University Research Fellow Christopher Hurren to provide practical advice for motorcycle riders making the most of the fine and warm conditions on the roads.

Motorcyclists urged not to compromise on protective clothing

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan has introduced a bill calling for the Federal Government to establish a requirement by 30 September 2024 for drunk driving prevention technology to be introduced on all new vehicles.

US legislation calls for alcohol detection technology in all new vehicles

NSW Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance says there has been a worrying increase in “zombie-like behaviour” from pedestrians who are taking unnecessary risks with fatal consequences.

“Zombie-like” pedestrians are taking risks in New South Wales

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury and death among 16- to 19-year-olds in the United States but previous studies have often focused on driving experience and skills.

Slow working memory in teen drivers linked to crash increase

The analysis, from the American Transportation Research Institute, showed detention times have increased, with negative impacts on driver productivity, regulatory compliance and compensation.

Truck drivers report increase in detention times

The event, which runs until September 28, highlights the importance of buckling up and making sure children are in the correct safety seat.

Seat belt enforcement campaign in operation across Minnesota

During a recent six-month Government pilot using the safety technology more than 8.5 million vehicles were checked and 100,000 drivers were found to be using their phones illegally.

“World’s first” mobile phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia

DfT issues Brexit guidance for goods vehicle drivers

DfT issues Brexit guidance for goods vehicle drivers

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP), and local law agencies teamed up for six high visibility enforcement periods as part of The Heat Is On campaign.

Increase in number of arrests during Colorado summer driving campaign

The research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) was based on analysis of the two most recent national roadside surveys.

Drug-driver data results “inconsistent”

A study by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) considered the scenario of traditional and autonomous vehicles coexisting, and suggested one in five collisions could be avoided if one of the vehicles was replaced by an automated vehicle where the human driver is not required or expected to intervene.

Research: autonomous vehicles could prevent road deaths

On average, 23 percent of customers with lane-keeping and centering systems say the alerts are annoying or bothersome. This ranges from eight percent for one domestic brand to more than 30 percent for some of import brands. For these owners, 61 percent said they sometimes disable the system.

Drivers are turning off “annoying” safety features

In a report – Keeping Young Drivers Safe During Early Licensure – commissioned by the RAC Foundation, it is suggested that the combined use of dash cams and “accelerometers” – which record the high G-forces created when a car is driven erratically or dangerously – reduces bad driving if young people know the information will be shared with their mum and dad.

Parents key to reducing young driver crashes

According to researchers: “This paper presents the study on the association between in-vehicle music listening, physiological and psychological response, and driving performance, using the driving simulator approach, with which personality (temperament) was considered.

Study identifies new driving risk factor; beats per minute

When RideCheck is initiated, both a rider and driver will receive a notification asking if everything is OK. They can confirm via the app that everything is going well, or take other actions like using the emergency button or reporting the issue to Uber’s Safety Line. The safety team may also follow up by phone.

Uber launches safety feature that detects collisions

As part of the Transport for London (TfL) Bus Safety Innovation Challenge bus operators are being paired with innovative developers to come up with solutions to road danger that could complement TfL’s Bus Safety Standard.

Safety innovations to be trialled on London buses

Specialist light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensors will monitor the intersection in the Yarraville area of the Australian city and analyse all crashes and near misses.

Green light for intersection technology trial in Melbourne

While some children are buckled in properly in the correct car seats for their ages and sizes – most are not, if they are buckled up at all.

Child Passenger Safety Week: Car seat safety tips

Figures also revealed 47 percent of drivers have been caught speeding, with two-thirds admitting to doing it occasionally and five percent admitting to speeding every time they get behind the wheel.

UK motorists most likely to speed on a Sunday

With those findings in mind, and with Freshers’ season underway, Highways England is reminding students to avoid driving tired and to load their vehicle correctly.

Students reminded to travel light and avoid fatigue

Throughout the week, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial vehicles throughout North America.

Commercial vehicle Brake Safety Week launches across US

Nokian, the Finnish manufacturers behind the tires, say they will combine sensor-equipped smart tires with a mobile application that records the sensor data keeping the user informed.

Tires set to join the digital revolution

A freedom of information request by Brake showed 11,953 new drivers had their licence revoked after reaching six penalty points within two years of passing their driving test, with 17-24 year olds making up 62 percent of that total.

Every day, 33 new drivers have licences revoked in UK

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