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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

The National Safety Council (NSC) says 40 children have died of pediatric vehicular heatstroke in 2019. The figure follows 53 deaths in 2018 – the worst record to date.

US hot car child fatalities surpass annual average

Following a positive response to a public consultation, the new speed limit will come into force on all of its roads in the Congestion Charge Zone by early 2020.

Plans for central London 20mph speed limit given green light

The annual campaign is led by the European Traffic Police Network, TISPOL, and aims to achieve no deaths on the roads of Europe on this day.

Drivers urged to make the pledge for safer driving for project...

Minister of State for the Future of Transport Minister, George Freeman, opened the Autonomous Village, a self-driving vehicle test facility at Millbrook-Culham.

New self-driving car “test village” opens in UK

The 2019 Used Car Safety Ratings assessed more than eight million real-life crashes in 300 models to calculate how well each vehicle protects its driver from death or serious injury.

Choosing the right used car could “save your life,” say RAC

The non-profit organisation has launched a 30-second public safety announcement on its Vietnamese Facebook fanpage on the importance of safe driving behavior and helmet use as part of its Safety Delivered program.

Parents in Vietnam urged to enforce helmet wearing

Maintenance crews will be performing the perennial task for the remainder of the summer and into the coming fall months, with large mowing equipment being used to manage and cut high grass and other plants that grow along the sides of the roads.

Motorists in Colorado told to slow down for mowing operations

The data, published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS), is an annual summary of traffic crashes describing how, why and where crashes occurred and who was involved. The information guides future traffic safety initiatives.

Traffic deaths in Minnesota up six percent

Extra lanes and new technology on the M6 in Cheshire have resulted in an estimated 30 percent reduction in collisions along the route.

UK motorway improvements improve traffic flow and reduce collisions

The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued new guidance to councils in England on Blue Badge parking permit eligibility, along with a new online eligibility checker to make the scheme clearer for people before they apply.

England’s Blue Badge scheme extended to include hidden disabilities

The figures show that in 2017, the latest full year statistics are available, there were 220 fatal crashes where alcohol was a factor – no change from the previous year.

Latest UK drink-drive figures show “little progress”

The estimate is the lowest the Council has issued for the three-day Labor Day holiday period since 2015, mirroring an overall national trend that shows fatalities are down three percent through the first six months of 2019 compared with the same time frame last year.

Almost 400 deaths predicted on US roads during Labor Day weekend

The campaign, which coincides with the start of the riding season, is led by the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee (MSAC). Riders are encouraged to take a refresher course and have their motorbikes professionally serviced.

Motorcyclists urged to be “ride ready”

The figures from the DVLA, obtained through a freedom of information request from Brake, the road safety charity, showed that in the past four years, there have been 5,181 repeat drink-drive offenders, including 4,879 who were caught twice, 275 drivers who were caught three times and one driver who was caught six times in the same period.

UK road safety charity calls for tougher penalties for drink-drivers

Allstate standardizes the rankings between states so that drivers in densely populated areas and their counterparts in smaller cities can be compared fairly.

New report reveals US state with safest drivers

Between January and June of this year, an estimated 18,580 people died on US roadways. That’s a slight decrease from the estimate of 19,060 during the same period last year.

NSC estimates that road deaths could dip below 40,000 this year

Tragically, this particular holiday has become associated with drunk driving – over the 2017 Labor Day holiday period 44 percent of traffic fatalities involved drivers who had been drinking.

Safe driving tips for drivers & families this Labor Day

Around 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the event and, with a large number of motorcyclists expected, Highways England will be inside Silverstone with partners from the emergency services to promote key safety messages.

Warning issued to MotoGP visitors

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed an update to existing regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers following a public consultation held last year.

Hours of service changes proposed in US

The message comes from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as it launches its latest campaign aimed at increasing seat belt compliance across Ireland, particularly among rear seat passengers.

Campaigners say not wearing a rear seat belt is selfish

That is one of the startling facts being highlighted by the Road Safety Commission’s (RSC) new Distance of Distraction community education campaign.

Motorists warned of the “distance” of driver distraction

With the summer holidays drawing to a close, Car Seats Colorado, a partnership of the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol, is providing a quick checklist to keep kids safe and avoid serious injury in a crash.

Parents reminded about car seat safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has joined forces with safety partners to launch the 2019 national impaired-driving high-visibility enforcement campaign which runs through to the Labor Day holiday weekend – one of the deadliest times on US roads.

“Drive sober” national road safety campaign launches across US

According to the study, cyclists on street-level protected bike lanes were more likely to suffer an injury than those riding on a conventional bike lane.

Study says cyclists more prone to injury on protected bike lanes

Researchers worked with the National Safety Council (NSC), commercial motor vehicle insurance company Travelers and state trucking associations to identify nine carriers that experienced significant improvements in safety, including those once classified as “high risk” by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Report: Trucking companies need “comprehensive approach” to safety

The FTA says that efficient logistics is vital to keep Britain trading, directly having an impact on more than seven million people employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. 

FTA expresses concern following leak of “No Deal” report

As part of “The Heat Is On” campaign, The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law agencies are conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement until the beginning of September.

Traffic safety event rolls out Colorado

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is behind the new scheme which follows on from its recently launched distracted driving campaign. Promotional videos feature the comedy duo activating the function on their own phones, and having fun creating their own personalised “Do Not Disturb” auto-response messages throughout.

Comedy duo support new initiative against driver distraction

In a new report the Transport Committee said using mobile phones while driving is dangerous, with potentially “catastrophic consequences” and cites evidence showing that using a hands-free phone creates the same risks of crashing.

MPs in UK call for hands-free driving ban

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) researchers looked at injury measures from more than 400 frontal crash tests it performed as part of its vehicle ratings program to see if injuries were less likely in vehicles with knee airbags.

Study finds little benefit from knee airbag safety features

The program, that involves school-based educational campaigns and helmet distribution programming in primary schools, has reported an increase in the average helmet wearing rate from 40.6 percent to 82.2 percent at four schools in Nha Be district that are new to the program.

AIP Foundation progress report sees increase in helmet wearing rates

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is educating the public on all aspects of child safety in and around vehicles as part of the campaign.

Motorists in Florida urged to slow down in school zones

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released a white paper discussing strategies for delivering safety messages to the public and preparing the criminal justice system as AVs take the road.

Automated vehicles need to “win the public’s trust,” report says

The Tasmanian State Government’s proposed “Slow Down Move Over” legislation – set to be introduced this year – will mean drivers must travel at no more than 40km/h when driving in the same direction as stationary emergency response vehicles with flashing lights.

Calls for new Tasmanian road rules to include tow truck drivers

Figures from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show both vehicles have claim rates for theft more than five times the average for 2016-18 models, as does the Infiniti Q50.

Dodge cars top list of most stolen vehicles

The hands-free cell phone bill became law in the State this month in a bid to reduce fatalities and injuries on Minnesota roads.

New hands-free driving law now in force in Minnesota

Drivers will see new technologies in action ahead of the Government’s $600 million M4 Smart Motorway project’s completion in 2020.

Smart Motorway project put to the test

The call by ten charities follows the recent Road Safety Statement from the Department for Transport which sets out the UK Government’s road safety action plan. Campaigners say that, among the 74 actions, there is little focus on reducing speeds in built-up areas despite research showing casualties in such areas are reduced by up to two-fifths when vehicle speeds are kept to 20mph or below.

Calls to reduce speed limit to 20mph in built-up areas

The plea comes from The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) as part of Back to School Safety Month.

Traffic safety plea issued as pupils return to school

In October 2019 the first phase of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) begins, which will see HGVs over 12 tonnes entering or operating in Greater London requiring a free safety permit.

New HGV safety scheme alone “will not achieve zero vehicular harm”...

Created by the Federal Highway Administration, National Stop on Red Week aims to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes.

National red-light running campaign returns for 2019

With 67 percent of those travelling to away games saying they get there by car, Highways England is reminding football fans to carry out simple vehicle checks and to remember the basic rules of motorway driving to stay safe.

Football fans urged to play it safe during new season

Released by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the report reveals that WA has the highest road fatality rate of any State in the country.

Report reveals Western Australia has highest road fatality rate

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies completed a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period from July 15 to 21 focusing on the rural areas of Colorado, where seat belt use is the lowest.

Rural “click it or ticket” seat belt enforcement cites 775 drivers

Forty-two percent of drivers with LKA stated they “frequently” or “sometimes” use video chat while driving compared to 20 percent who engaged in the risky behavior without the advanced technology. Half of all respondents said they would be willing to take their eyes off the road for less than five seconds to focus on another task while driving on an open highway at 65 mph.

Drivers with advanced vehicle safety tech are engaging in more risky...

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety partnered with researchers from the University of Utah to test visual and cognitive demands of infotainment systems in six 2018 vehicles and found older drivers (ages 55-75) removed their eyes and attention from the road for more than eight seconds longer than younger drivers (ages 21-36) when performing simple tasks like programming navigation or tuning the radio.

Older drivers more at risk of distraction when using in-vehicle technology,...

The report, by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line, based on a survey of more than 1,037 drivers, revealed that seven in 10 felt that roads were more dangerous now than they were in 2014 and many believed speeding drivers and mobile phone use behind the wheel had increased while police car presence had declined.

Seven in ten drivers say roads are more dangerous now than...

In 2018, there were 25,484 seriously injured casualties in reported crashes.

UK Government publishes 2018 road casualty figures

The researchers used the staggered roll-out dates from Uber and Lyft to review the eight quarters before and after ride-hailing adoption in large US cities from 2001 to 2016—analyzing traffic volume, transportation choices and incidents to arrive at their conclusion.

University study links ride-hailing services with increased traffic deaths

Researchers found the number of crashes at two-lane roundabouts decreased on average nine percent per year, while the odds that a crash involved a serious injury decreased by nearly one-third annually.

Safety at two-lane roundabouts improves over time

When white road markings need to be removed, for example when road layouts change, the original lines can sometimes still appear as faint or “ghost” marks. The problem is worse in bright sunshine.

Plans unveiled to remove confusing “ghost” road markings

Currently motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death among US teenagers, with failure to pay proper attention to the road being the primary contributor.

Study investigates link between age and distracted driving

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requested comments on a possible pilot program to allow 18- to 20-year-old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce.

IIHS calls for more research into crash risk of young truck...

The plan outlines proposals for a new road safety strategy for New Zealand, to replace Safer Journeys, the current road safety strategy which expires at the end of this year. It also sets out a preliminary set of actions under the new strategy.

NZ Government invites feedback on new road safety strategy

Dolese Bros. Co. and Tulsa County Library were awarded “Exemplary Distinction” for making traffic safety a priority for employees both at work and at home. Five other employers were highlighted in Award and Honorable Mention categories.

Employers recognized for making traffic safety a priority

Every year more than 5,000 motorcyclists are killed in crashes on US roads with many of the tragedies attributed to a motor vehicle driver not seeing the motorcyclists.

Bikers reluctant to wear high-visibility clothing

Approximately 13.4m separate summer getaway trips are expected to take place over the weekend, the highest number in five years and 4m more than in 2018, according to a study by the RAC and INRIX.*

UK drivers warned of Frantic Friday

The NTSB announced the 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List in February, detailing 267 open safety recommendations that if implemented, could help prevent incidents, and the injuries and fatalities caused by those incidents.

NTSB publishes updated list of transportation safety recommendations

Throughout the week law enforcement will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in dangerous driver behaviors.

Operation Safe Driver Week underway in US

With more breakdowns on motorways and major A-roads in July and August than any other month, Highways England has teamed up with other organisations to call on drivers to check their vehicles in advance to avoid breaking down.

Highways England advises drivers to check vehicles to avoid summer breakdowns

Under the SLOMO (Slow Down, Move Over) law motorists must reduce their speed to 40 km/h when approaching stationary emergency vehicles that have blue or red lights flashing at an incident.

Motorists urged to slow down and move over to protect roadside...

Being aware of seasonal driving hazards and knowing how to manage summer-specific risks will help you and your family stay safe whatever your travel plans.

Summer safety travel tips

While the car industry invests billions into the development of self-driving cars, 70 percent of drivers questioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart said they would not feel safe travelling in one.

Motor industry has “big job” in convincing drivers of safety of...

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal UK driving licences, including Northern Ireland, will no longer be valid in Ireland.

Drivers in Ireland urged to exchange UK driving licences before Brexit

The report found that business leaders are not performing checks on employees who drive their personal cars (“Grey Fleet”) for work purposes. Three in five leaders (60 percent) stated they were unsure if any or how many employees use their own car to drive for work purposes.

Study: C-Suite executives are putting employees who drive for work at...

Shot amid breathtaking scenery and accompanied by dramatic music, the video highlights potential hazards such as stationary cars and blind bends, and provides advice specific to group-riding, such as “ride at your own pace”.

Safety video provides tips for group riding

Officers will conduct alcohol blitz roadblocks every weekend throughout the Western Cape. In addition, Random Breath Testing (RBT) operations will see motorists stopped and tested.

Western Cape campaign aims to curb drinking and driving

Preliminary reports by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) show 113 motorists died on Minnesota roads in 2018 in speed-related crashes, the first time the figure has risen above 100 since 2008.

Minnesota speed-related traffic deaths highest in ten years

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