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An Arizona law making it illegal to hold a cellphone while driving cut handheld conversations but not other manual cellphone activities, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has shown.

Arizona’s ‘no holding’ law cuts handheld calls but not other phone...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding everyone to check for open safety recalls on their vehicles and equipment after a near record number of recalls in 2024.

Motorists urged to check for safety recalls

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) in America and State Farm insurers have released a new tool to help State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO) more effectively partner with community leaders, Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) and others working to protect children in vehicles.

New child passenger safety resource launched

A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) has found that confusion about the Slow Down, Move Over (SDMO) laws and inconsistent enforcement are leaving responders at continued risk.

Confusion over “slow down, move over” laws puts roadside responders at...

With millions of Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving Allstate Insurance has revealed the best and worst times to travel.

Best and worst times to travel over Thanksgiving revealed

ANCAP SAFETY has examined how well large pickups protect road users by testing the crash avoidance technology fitted in the vehicles.

ANCAP weighs in on large pickups

Complaints that today’s headlights are more likely to blind oncoming drivers have gotten louder in recent years, but glare is implicated in just a tiny fraction of nighttime crashes, and that percentage has hardly changed over the past decade, according to a new study.

Headlight complaints abound, but glare-related crashes haven’t increased, study says

Vietnam Project 2000 road safety partnership has been officially launched in Hanoi by the World Health Organization (WHO) Vietnam and AIP Foundation.

WHO and AIP Foundation launch new road safety partnership to save...

“No text message, phone call or social media post is worth the risk.” That’s the message to drivers in Colorado where phone use behind the wheel is illegal.

Motorists warned using a device behind the wheel is a ‘five-second...

The AAA has evaluated vehicles equipped with pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems, building on findings from a study conducted in 2019.

Nighttime safety improved for pedestrians

Motorcyclists in New South Wales (NSW) are being helped to make smarter, safer choices before hitting the road, after new motorcycle helmet safety ratings were released.

New helmet safety data helps NSW motorcyclists choose the safest option...

Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of preventable death for teenagers in the US with more than 2,700 losing their lives in 2023, according to the National Safety Council.

Parents urged to educate teens about safety behind the wheel

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has released its 21st annual top industry issues report revealing the trucking industry’s leading issues.

Economy is trucking industry’s top concern, report says

Ireland’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) marked National Child Safety Day in October with a nationwide series of events and initiatives focused on protecting Ireland’s youngest and most vulnerable road users.

Call to protect Ireland’s youngest road users

Fleet drivers need guidance to correctly use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or risk the technology being counterproductive, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has said.

Fleet drivers need guidance to use ADAS correctly, says AFP

A new campaign ‘Caught in a Flash’ has been launched in Western Australia to raise awareness about new safety cameras which can detect mobile phone, seatbelt and speeding offences.

New safety camera campaign launched

Halloween is among the deadliest nights for children and pedestrians, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and the organization is reminding families and drivers to make safety a top priority.

Keep Halloween safe: MADD urges drivers and partygoers to plan ahead

New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers.

Halloween campaign targets impaired and reckless drivers

Halloween may be full of frights and fun, but it can also be one of the most dangerous times to be on the road, Allstate insurance company has warned.

Drivers warned over risking driving this Halloween

October is Pedestrian Safety Month and the Colorado Department of Transportation and Bicycle Colorado has held a campaign in Colorado Springs to bring awareness to pedestrian and bicycle safety in the state.

Pedestrian deaths up 88% in Colorado since 2015

More than $800 million in traffic safety grants has been made available by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA approves more than $800M for States to make roads safer

Drivers who use their phones behind the wheel are 240 per cent more likely to crash, according to a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT).

Distracted driving raises crash risk by 240%, study claims

The growth of automatic emergency braking systems undercuts a common gripe about red light safety cameras by preventing rear-end crashes that can occur when drivers stop short, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.

Autobrake slashes rear-end crash risk associated with red light safety cameras

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released early estimates for motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the first half of 2025, projecting a substantial 8.2% decline in roadway deaths.

NHTSA reports sharp drop in traffic fatalities in first half of...

Just over 74 per cent of car seats in Colorado were installed or used incorrectly last year, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

New car seat requirements aim to keep kids safe in Colorado

Grants are being made available for a broad range of safety initiatives to protect and educate Victorian motorcyclists.

New grants program to tackle motorcyclist safety

A survey by the AA Research Foundation in New Zealand found one in four young drivers admit to scrolling social media while driving and more than half texting or messaging.

Young drivers urged to turn on Do Not Disturb feature on...

A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found 96 per cent of drivers admitted to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year.

Study finds almost all drivers experience road rage

The Colorado Department of (CDOT) is urging both motorcyclists and drivers of motor vehicles to put safety first this fall.

Motorcyclists urged to use caution

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published its Child Casualties Report 2020–2024, which highlights the risks faced by young road users.

New report reveals risks faced by young road users

The American Transportation Research Institute - the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization - has launched its annual survey to find out the industry’s top issues of concern.

Trucking industry asked to rank top concerns

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is launching a public education campaign on the risks of driving under the influence of natural medicine.

Campaign launched on the risks of driving under the influence of...

Traffic crashes claimed 13 per cent fewer lives in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, preliminary analysis by the National Safety Council has revealed.

Traffic crashes claimed fewer lives in the first half of this...

Car seat safety starts at birth and shouldn’t end too soon, that’s the message from the AAA ahead of National Child Passenger Safety Week.

Campaign highlights importance of correct car seat use

A powerful display featuring 820 pairs of shoes – each representing a life lost on Australia’s rural roads in 2024 – formed the centrepiece for the launch of this year’s Rural Road Safety Month.

Step up for rural road safety

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched its largest-ever college road safety education programme, kicking off at University College Dublin’s Freshers Week.

Campaign aims to empower students to make safer choices on Ireland’s...

A new study has revealed that 31 percent of British Columbia drivers admit to speeding through a school zone during school hours at least ‘sometimes’ with four percent confessing they ‘always’ do it when the speed limit is in effect.

New survey reveals drivers flunk on speeding near schools

Every day, five children in Vietnam lose their lives due to road traffic crashes—amounting to approximately 2,000 preventable deaths each year, according to the AIP Foundation.

World Health Organization and AIP Foundation unite to end preventable child...

A campaign to reduce speeding has been launched In Colorado after figures showed an increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths.

Speeding a factor in 237 deaths in Colorado in 2024

Most owners of Subaru models equipped with the company’s DriverFocus system keep it switched on and believe it makes them safer drivers, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown.

Subaru owners see value in driver attention system

A ‘Look Before You Lock’ campaign has been launched in Colorado warning of the dangers of hot cars, even in cooler weather.

‘Look Before You Lock’ warning to parents about the dangers of...

July was the deadliest month so far this year for impaired driving-related crashes in Colorado, claiming 26 lives, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has revealed.

July marks deadliest month for impaired driving so far this year

A seat belt enforcement campaign in Colorado saw 1,593 citations issued statewide.

Seatbelt campaign sees 1,593 citations issued

A new exhibit has popped up in central Melbourne as part of a Transport Accident Commission (TAC) initiative aimed at changing relaxed attitudes to the deadly consequences of speeding.

Australia’s deadliest predator revealed

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has kicked off its annual ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ enforcement campaign.

‘Drive sober or get pulled over’ enforcement campaign launched

With millions of Americans expected to travel for the Labor Day holiday celebrating the end of summer, the National Safety Council has issued a plea for motorists to prioritize safety and drive cautiously.

Safety warning to Labor Day travelers

With Labor Day weekend coming up INRIX, the traffic analytics company, has revealed the best times for motorists to travel.

Best and worst times to travel by car over Labor Day...

With Labor Day weekend being one of the busiest travel periods of the year, new insights from insurance company Allstate has revealed exactly when and where drivers face the most risk, based on millions of trips logged nationwide.

‘Driving habits change’ over Labor day weekend

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Responsibility.org and the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) have teamed up to once again fund state efforts to combat alcohol, cannabis and multiple-substance impaired driving.

Grants awarded to tackle impaired driving

More than 28,000 high school students in New South Wales will be taken from the classroom to crash scenes at Australia's largest road safety event, bstreetsmart.

Teens to get reality check behind the wheel at Australia’s largest...

Drivers and motorcyclists in Ireland are being urged to share the road after a new report has highlighted the risks facing riders.

Report highlights risks for motorcyclists on Irish roads

In a new Ipsos survey, one-in-four British Columbia drivers admitted to momentarily nodding off while driving in the past year.

One-in-four BC drivers surveyed admit to nodding off behind the wheel

Stronger distracted driving and seat belt laws and more widespread use of speed safety cameras are among the policies that have helped keep Canada on track when it comes to reducing road fatalities, a new study has shown.

Strong road safety policies have helped keep Canada on track, study...

A tow-truck piled with smashed cars will be driving around the Perth, Australia for one week to show drivers the dangers of speeding.

Smashed car display aims to deter speeders

The UK public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles and offer their views to help make them safe.

UK public urged to have their say on self-driving vehicles

Colorado drivers are making strides toward safer roads, according to a new report.

Report provides “clear picture” of where road safety progress has been...

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a safety alert on distracted driving following a recent investigation of a fatal crash in Wisconsin linked to cell phone use while driving.

Drivers in the US urged to put down the phone when...

There is no evidence to support concerns that drivers equipped with an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) system fail to adequately reduce their speed when conditions warrant it, a new report from SWOV has found.

Report finds drivers continue to adapt their speed even when using...

If road safety policy remains unchanged, the number of road casualties is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades, road safety institute SWOV has said.

Road safety organization predicts ‘increase in road casualties without policy change’

A new measurement technique by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has pointed to an increase in vehicle blind zones over the last 25 years, while pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have increased.

Vehicle blind zones worse than 25 years ago, study shows

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released new data estimating a decrease in people killed in crashes in the first three months of 2025.

New data shows a drop in traffic deaths in 2025

A national mental health crisis and reductions in policing may have helped fuel an increase in impaired-driving deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic rather than relaxed alcohol policies, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has shown.

New study investigates pandemic spike in impaired-driving deaths

With summer beach days, cabin weekends, and cross-province adventures taking place the ICBC and the BC SPCA have teamed up for a vehicle pet safety partnership.

ICBC teams up with BC SPCA to ensure pets travel safely...

Drone technology is being used in New South Wales to help rapidly respond to incidents and keep traffic moving.

Remote-controlled drones to be used in New South Wales to keep...

A new report has shown the number of deaths and serious injuries on Western Australia’s roads is coming down every year.

Annual Western Australia road fatality and serious injury report released

Texas leads the USA in safe driving, with four cities in the top 20, including Brownsville, which reclaims its title as the safest driving city in America, according to a new report.

Safest US cities to drive in revealed

A ‘click it or ticket’ seat belt enforcement campaign in Colorado resulted in 2,428 citations.

‘Click it or ticket’ campaign sees more than 2,400 seat belt...

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has offered some top tips to help owners protect their vehicles and personal items inside from theft.

Top tips to protect vehicles this summer

A new survey has revealed 77% of drivers in British Columbia admit to “dangerous” tailgating or following too closely behind the vehicle in front on occasion.

New survey shows 77% of drivers admit to tailgating

Pedestrian deaths dropped by just over four per cent last year, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

Pedestrian deaths in the US drop for second straight year

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland is taking to the festival circuit this summer with a high-profile campaign aimed at keeping road safety front of mind for music lovers across Ireland.

Road safety messages promoted at music festivals across Ireland this summer

Figures have revealed across America, 13,135 people died in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-2023.

AAA urges parents to model safe driving behavior with their teens

The Colorado Department of State Patrol has reported a 19% decrease in crashes involving inattentive driving.

Inattentive driving crashes down 19% in first five months of new...

Young drivers are committing around 40% fewer traffic offences than a decade ago but more work is needed to address high youth fatality rates from road crashes, according to the AA in New Zealand.

Young drivers committing fewer traffic offences but road deaths remain high

Impaired drivers in Colorado have been targeted as part of a summer campaign.

Campaign targets impaired drivers

Uber is launching senior accounts, designed to help older adults get around.

Uber launches new accounts aimed at older passengers

With the summer travel season underway, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging drivers to “drive smart to stay safe this summer.”

Road safety tips for safe summer travel

The number of people killed on Scotland’s roads has increased but casualty numbers have dropped, new statistics have revealed.

Increase in deaths on Scotland’s roads

A record-breaking number of Americans are expected to travel over the Independence Day holiday, according to the AAA.

Record breaking 72.2m people expected to travel over 4th July holidays

“Road safety should not be compromised as a result of automotive trade negotiations.”

Road safety experts call for ‘levelling up’ of vehicle standards

“Share the road” – that’s the message to everyone who travels on Florida’s roadways.

‘Share the road’ message to Florida’s roadway users

Motorcyclists are more than three times more likely to be injured or killed in a crash in British Columbia compared to those in passenger vehicles, according to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC).

Motorcyclists urged to ‘freshen up their skills’ before the first ride...

The International Road Federation has completed the second phase of its regional Safe School Zones project to create safer routes to school for more than half a million children.

More than half a million children get safer school zones

ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and help business operators and private consumers make informed purchasing decisions.

Light truck best-sellers assessed for safety by ANCAP in Australian first

Law enforcement officers across Minnesota issued 6,450 hands-free cell phone citations during a month-long distracted driving enforcement campaign.

More than 6,000 drivers ticketed during distracted driving enforcement campaign

With camping season underway and the number of road trips increasing, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has urged drivers to travel at safe speeds this summer.

Motorists urged to drive at safe speeds this summer

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has highlighted the safety challenges faced by cyclists on Irish roads with the publication of a new report.

New report highlights safety challenges for cyclists on Irish roads

More than 3,300 tickets were issued in New York state during the first-ever ‘Operation Plate Check’.

Crackdown on fake number plates sees more than 3,000 ticket issued

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and General Motors (GM) are investing more than $250,000 in new funding to support creative new ways to prevent distracted driving.

Funding boost to prevent distracted driving

Western Australia’s Department of Transport has issued 10 important must-haves for a safer journey for a motorcycle or moped riders.

Top 10 must-haves when gearing up for a motorcycle or moped...

New Transport Accident Commission (TAC) research has revealed young Victorian drivers’ acceptance of speeding is double that of all other drivers.

New research shows young drivers most likely to speed

As families across Ireland gear up for summer road trips, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging parents and guardians to make child safety a priority and check that their child car seats are fitted correctly.

Report finds over half of child car seats incorrectly fitted

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland is urging all road users to be aware of the dangers posed by sun glare.

Road users to be aware of sun glare

This year marks 100 years of the New South Wales (NSW) police force keeping the community safe on the roads and reducing road trauma.

NSW Police Force mark 100 years of road safety

The Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado (CDOT) has reported an increase in drivers who refuse a blood or breath test following a DUI arrest.

Over half of drivers refuse to be tested upon arrest for...

Motorists driving on country roads in New South Wales are being reminded to slow down and look out for animals.

Drivers warned to slow down on country roads and look out...

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has supported Colorado State Patrol and 39 local law enforcement agencies for the largest seat belt campaign of the year.

Largest seat belt campaign of the year held in Colorado

Euro NCAP has introduced an easy-to-follow star ratings, when awarding new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to help simplify the process of choosing a safe vehicle.

Euro NCAP puts safety first for van drivers

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and victims of families involved in motorcycle crashes gathered at CDOT headquarters in Denver to call for more action on motorcycle safety in the state as part of May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness month.

Motorcyclists and drivers to put safety first

Despite most smartphones having a “do not disturb” feature that could help reduce distracted driving, it is not widely used, the AAA has said.

New study encourages more drivers to opt for ‘do not disturb’...

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