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After three years of gathering feedback from budtenders and other cannabis-industry employees, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is using what it’s learned to prioritize its safe-driving message.

New data reveals knowledge gaps about driving high

As longer evenings and warmer weather signal the start of the peak motorcycling season, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users in Ireland to take heightened precautions.

Motorcycle safety warning as hospital data reveals concerning injury trends

The Colorado Department of Transportation supported the Colorado State Patrol and 57 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state for the first seat belt enforcement period of 2025.

Over 1,000 citations written during ‘Click It or Ticket’ seatbelt enforcement...

Early estimates of traffic deaths in the US last year is below 40,000 for the first time since 2020.

Early estimates of traffic deaths in the US last year revealed

New AAA research has found that app-based interventions may help curb risky driving behaviors.

New research investigates if smartphone apps hold the key to safer...

New data has shown a spike in seatbelt related offences in New South Wales during busy school holiday periods for drivers and passengers wearing their seatbelt incorrectly.

Spike in seatbelt related offences

The twice-yearly time change is not a major factor in America’s ongoing road safety emergency, David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has said.

IIHS president says dark roadways are deadly, no matter the time

A new report has been published highlighting insights and strategies for expanding truck parking in the US at public rest areas.

New study looks at expanding truck parking in the US

This year 21 pedestrian and cyclist have died on Colorado roads, figures from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) have revealed.

Drivers urged to lookout for pedestrians and cyclists as weather gets...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Uber teamed up in April for a new campaign to prevent impaired driving and save lives during Alcohol Awareness Month.

Madd and Uber partner to launch lifesaving campaign

More than 60,000 people have been caught using their mobile phone, not wearing a seatbelt or wearing it incorrectly since new safety cameras were introduced in Perth, Western Australia.

Bad behavior of Perth drivers captured on camera

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month encouraging drivers and passengers to refrain from engaging in or fostering distraction.

Florida drivers urged to stay distraction-free behind the wheel

April is Hot Car Death Prevention month in Florida, aimed at highlighting the dangers of leaving children, pets, and vulnerable adults unattended in vehicles.

Motorists urged to ‘look before you lock’ as Hot Car Death...

A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving has been held in April.

National campaign highlights dangers of distracted driving

Results one year on from a multi-agency City and State-led task force to remove “ghost cars†from New York City streets have been revealed.

Results from New York city’s crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ revealed

April is Car Care Month and the AAA is encouraging all vehicle owners to keep up with car care basics and help prevent unexpected breakdowns.

Motorists urged to stay on top of their car’s health

A new distracted driving campaign is urging motorists in Minnesota to stay off their phones when they’re behind the wheel.

New campaign warns drivers ‘multitasking behind the wheel is a deadly...

A 60-page guide called ‘Motorcycling the New England’ has been produced by Transport for New South Wales with the aim to raise awareness around motorcycle safety and improve rider experiences in the region.

Keeping motorcyclists safer in New South Wales

More than 55,000 tickets were issued in New York State for various vehicle and traffic law violations, during a campaign before, during and after St Patrick’s Day.

More than 55,000 tickets issued to drivers during St Patrick’s Day...

Drug and alcohol testing of drivers and riders involved in serious injury crashes on New South Wales (NSW) roads are being enhanced.

Laws strengthened to tackle road toll on NSW roads

Following the start of Colorado’s new distracted driving law, Colorado State Patrol has issued 94 citations to Colorado drivers who were using their cellphones or mobile devices while behind the wheel, more than half of the total number of citations issued in 2024.

New hands-free law drives 135% increase in distracted driving citations

Funding to the tune of $75,000 is being made available to keep young people safe in Missouri, Oregon and Washington while walking, biking or riding scooters.

Grants awarded to keep young people safe on the road

Experts from across Australia are gathering in Sydney this month for a Motorcyle Safety Roundtable after the number of motorcyclists dying on New South Wales roads hit a 10-year high.

‘Alarming rise’ in motorcyclist deaths in Australia to be addressed at...

New research has revealed that most deaths on regional Victorian roads over the past five years involved local residents.

Research shows most road deaths happen close to home

In partnership with INRIX, a traffic analytics company, Drivewyze by Fleetworthy has continued expanding its Smart Roadways service in 2024 in America.

Smart Roadways “slowdown alerts†nearly doubles in size in 2024

As thousands of visitors travel to Colorado’s ski resorts for spring break, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is urging mountain-goers to plan ahead to avoid impaired driving.

Colorado officials issue spring impaired driving warning

AI-generated life-like virtual worlds are being used by Volvo to develop its safety software, such as driver assistance systems (ADAS), the car manufacturer has announced.

Volvo uses AI to help create safer cars

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is making stronger protection for back seat passengers a must for 2025.

IIHS making stronger protection for back seat passengers a must for...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has finished a pilot project that could lead to new screening tools for law enforcement to save lives on the State’s roads.

Roadside screening tools could help law enforcement detect drug-impaired driving

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in cars have a predominantly positive impact on road safety by preventing collisions, new research has shown.

Fewer crashes thanks to advanced driver assistance systems in cars

A delegation from Cambodia’s government institutions has visited Vietnam to study road safety measures

Vietnam visit helps to enhance knowledge on safe school zones

The Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) attended the recent Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025 to promote its latest safety campaign.

TAC urges Victorians to drive the ‘safest car they can afford’

New AAA research is hoping to understand what motivates cannabis consumers to drive under the influence.

New study investigates how cannabis consumers view driving while under the...

There were an estimated 44,680 people killed in preventable traffic crashes in the United States last year, preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed.

National Safety Council estimates more than 44,000 traffic deaths in 2024

“Life is full of choices. Some easy. Some more difficult†- that’s the tagline used in ANCAP SAFETY’s new advertising campaign calling on all Australians to choose safety when it comes to their vehicles.

New campaign calls for drivers in Australia to choose safety

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new campaign highlighting the dangers of speed and complacency on Ireland’s rural roads.

New campaign highlights dangers of ‘complacent driving’ on rural roads

A new report from the SWOV Institute for Road Safety has revealed a rising trend in serious road injuries in the Netherlands.

Rising trend in serious road injuries in the Netherlands

A new initiative aimed at empowering young road users in Thailand has been unveiled.

Project gives young people in Thailand access to life-saving knowledge and...

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found “underlying factors†related to pedestrian deaths.

New research finds US pedestrian deaths are occurring in cities after...

Thirteen per cent of US drivers would trust riding in self-driving vehicles – an increase from last year, according to AAA’s latest survey on autonomous vehicles.

13% of US drivers would trust riding in self-driving vehicles

An annual impaired driving campaign has launched in Florida.

‘Drive Sober or Game Over’ impaired driving campaign launches in Florida

The American Transportation Research Institute has revealed the country’s top 100 truck bottlenecks.

Annual list of top 100 truck bottlenecks revealed

Car manufacturers are delivering major improvements in their automatic emergency braking systems, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after it introduced tougher front crash prevention testing.

Automakers make big strides in front crash prevention

The number of pedestrians killed in the US dropped in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year, but the figure is still 1,000 more than it was ten years ago.

US pedestrian deaths increase by almost 48% from a decade ago

Two winners’ short films - aimed at educating young drivers in Victoria, Australia, of the importance of road safety - have launched on the big screen.

Short films driving road safety awareness

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been urging motorists to check for vehicle safety recalls during this month’s annual Vehicle Safety Recalls Week.

US drivers urged to check for recalls during vehicle safety recalls...

A funding pot of $600,000 has been made available by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) for road safety projects in Victoria, Australia.

Grants program supporting community road safety

Almost 50,000 tickets were issued in New York state for various vehicle and traffic law violations during a crackdown over the Super Bowl weekend.

Almost 50,000 tickets issued for motoring offences during Super Bowl crackdown

The introduction of a new 60 km/h speed limit on Ireland’s ‘rural local roads’, replacing the previous default 80 km/h limit has been welcomed by the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

Speed limit reduced on some Irish rural roads

Supersizing vehicles offers minimal safety benefits — but substantial dangers, according to new research from the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Supersizing vehicles offers minimal safety benefits — but substantial dangers, says...

A new report from the SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research has highlighted the high fatality risk for riders of light mopeds.

High fatality risk for moped riders

One million drivers in New South Wales who remained offence-free on the road over the past 12 months are being rewarded for their contribution to safety with a demerit point scrubbed from their licence.

One million safe drivers rewarded in New South Wales

A new initiative – believed to be a world first - to reduce road deaths by linking health records and road traffic collision data has launched.

Data project aims to reduce road crash deaths

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is looking at a new crash test metric which will be able to measure rotational brain injuries.

New crash test metric can help address more types of brain...

“Your next text message isn’t worth your last breathâ€, they are the sobering words behind a new campaign aimed at tackling mobile phone distraction on Western Australia’s roads.

Hard-hitting campaign highlights the dangers of distracted driving

Devices known as pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) allow walkers who need to cross a busy road to essentially conjure up a stoplight by pressing a button, however many pedestrians don’t bother to activate them before crossing, a new study has shown.

Long wait times may cause walkers to bypass pedestrian crossing beacons

Autonomous vehicles under testing permits have collectively covered more than four million miles on California’s public roads over the past year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced.

Number of test miles logged by autonomous vehicle permit holders in...

The key issues currently facing vehicle operators in 2025 have been revealed.

The nine biggest issues facing fleets in 2025

A new survey has revealed the majority of British Columbia drivers feel nervous driving in winter conditions.

New survey reveals majority of drivers feel nervous driving in winter...

More than 2,000 people were arrested for being driving while impaired during the 2024 holiday season, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety has revealed.

More than 2,000 DWI arrests made in Minnesota during holiday season...

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its public safety partners have launched a hit and run awareness campaign.

Hit and run awareness campaign launched in Florida

As football fans across the country prepare for this weekend’s Super Bowl LIX, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is calling on everyone to make safe driving a top priority.

MADD urges fans to be a team player this Super Bowl:...

New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies have participated in a national enforcement initiative on impaired driving ahead of the Super Bowl.

Crackdown on impaired driving during Super Bowl

Clothing that makes pedestrians stand out to human drivers may make them invisible to automated crash prevention systems, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

High-visibility clothing may thwart pedestrian crash prevention sensors

New Zealand ended 2024 with the lowest rate of road deaths per head of population in a century, provisional figures have shown.

2024 sees lowest rate of road deaths since the 1920s in...

Scotland’s Transport Secretary has thanked trunk road maintenance workers for their efforts to keep Scotland moving so far this winter, and is urging travellers to continue to plan ahead during periods of challenging weather.

Tips offered to drivers in Scotland to stay safe this winter

A new campaign is being rolled out across regional Victoria, encouraging Victorians to get home safely from country races.

New campaign to get Victorians home safely from the races

The National Safety Council has applauded New Jersey for what is has called a “proactive step in traffic safety†following the signing of a new bill.

National Safety Council applauds New Jersey’s commitment to safer roads

A new program of low-cost technology trials have been launched on highways throughout regional New South Wales (NSW) to prompt safer driver behavior on roads in 2025.

Smart technology trials to drive safer behavior on the roads

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has joined the National Safety Council Road to Zero Coalition, the nation’s largest traffic safety alliance dedicated to eliminating roadway fatalities.

OSHA joins forces with National Safety Council-led Road to Zero Coalition

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has called on vehicle owners in Ireland to embrace year-round responsibility for maintaining their cars, rather than relying on the National Car Test (NCT) to identify faults.

‘Maintaining your vehicle is a year-round responsibility’ – drivers in Ireland...

A campaign targeting impaired and reckless drivers in New York state between Christmas and New Year’s Day saw more than 129,000 tickets issued.

More than 129,000 tickets issued during crackdown on impaired and reckless...

Organizations across Florida have teamed up in January to educate drivers about the State’s ‘Move Over’ law.

Campaign educates drivers in Florida on the ‘Move Over’ law

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released the 2024 Road Safety Monitor (RSM) on drinking and driving in Canada.

Canada achieves decline in alcohol-related road fatalities

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has offered tips to motorists in Ireland for driving safely in the wintry weather.

Winter weather driving tips for motorists

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced grants worth $125m for 16 wildlife crossing projects in 16 states.

Grants worth $125m awarded to 16 wildlife crossing projects

Drivers in London lose 101 hours sitting in congestion, a 2% increase in delays from 2023 according to new data.

London most congested city in Europe

Ten US cities have been named among the top 25 worst congested cities in the world.

Most congested cities worldwide named

The New South Wales (NSW) Government has issued a call to the 6.9 million drivers across the state to make the safest decisions in 2025 and help reduce deaths on the roads.

Drivers in New South Wales urged to make safe decisions on...

The number of people killed on Ireland’s roads in 2024 fell by 4% compared to the previous year, according to the latest data.

Road deaths in Ireland fall by 4%

Drivers who are used to partial automation that switches off when they try to share control over the steering are less willing to steer or put their hands on the wheel in sticky situations, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown.

Partial automation that allows some manual steering may help keep drivers...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the National Football League (NFL), drinks company Diageo North America and Uber Technologies, Inc. have joined forces to launch the “Take a Minute. Make a Plan†campaign to tackle impaired driving.

‘Take a Minute. Make a Plan’ campaign launches to tackle impaired...

New research has shown taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians.

Taller vehicles more dangerous for pedestrians

A new survey has revealed 51% of drivers feel more stressed when navigating a busy parking lot compared to driving on the open road and 25% said they’re either extremely or very nervous driving in a parking lot during busier times.

Survey finds British Columbia drivers are stressed and nervous navigating busy...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is encouraging older drivers and their families to talk about making a safe driving plan.

NHTSA encourages older drivers and their families to make a safe...

Driving under the influence of cannabis is a growing concern in Canada, especially following the legalization of its use for recreational purposes, according to the Canada Safety Council.

Driving under the influence of cannabis growing concern in Canada, says...

Amazon has partnered with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) to promote safe driving during the festive season.

Partnership prioritizes road safety this holiday season

Drivers in British Columbia are being reminded to make sure they’re ready for winter road conditions.

British Columbia drivers urged to prepare for winter weather

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland is urging drivers to stay safe and sober this festive season as new data from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) show concerningly high levels of alcohol and other drugs in driver toxicology testing.

Christmas road safety campaign launched in Ireland

A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has categorized drivers based on their self-reported risky behaviors.

Study identifies five types of drivers

Record-breaking travel numbers are expected in America this Christmas, according to the AAA.

AAA shares driver safety tips as record numbers of travelers expected...

A prize-winning motorcycle safety project in Scotland will be shared with road safety partners around the globe.

Motorcycle safety scheme goes global

If you’ve been drinking, do not get behind the wheel, that’s the message from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) as it launches a new holiday campaign targeting impaired drivers.

Colorado holiday campaign targets impaired drivers

Be prepared for quicky changing weather conditions. That’s the message to drivers in British Columbia as winter road conditions arrive.

Motorists in British Columbia urged to be winter ready

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized significant updates to its consumer-facing 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

NHTSA finalizes significant updates to 5-star safety ratings program

Research presented by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland at the annual Driving for Work seminar, revealed one quarter of all drivers involved in fatal road collisions over the past five years were driving for work.

One quarter of drivers involved in fatal road collisions were driving...

An awareness week held in honor of America’s emergency responders has taken place with a call to action for drivers to reduce their speed.

Crash responder safety week calls for drivers to ‘slow down’

The National Safety Council joined forces with the Vision Zero Network, Families for Safe Streets and It Could Be Me to support communities across the country to commemorate the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

NSC honors World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims

A new report has shed light on important factors contributing to roadway safety including the impact of vehicle size, weight, and direct vision.

Research shows SUVs, vans and pickup trucks are particularly dangerous compared...

New regulations are being introduced in the US to improve safety in and around work zones.

Improvements announced to boost safety in and around work zones

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