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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

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has released its 2024 Driver Behavior Report, which it says reveals “areas of progress.â€

New report shows extent of distracted and impaired driving

Two campaigns aimed at promoting ride-hailing rather than driving after consuming alcohol or other impairing substances have received a cash boost.

Funding boost for drunk and drug-impaired driving prevention initiatives

Almost 80 million people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving, setting new records, according to the AAA.

Nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving

The National Safety Council is urging drivers to make safe choices before getting behind the wheel this Thanksgiving.

Drivers urged to make ‘safe choices’ this Thanksgiving

A new study by the AAA has revealed safety progress in the latest AEB technology.

Automaker advancements in improving AEB technology is ‘commendable and promising’ says...

Car manufacturers have installed louder, more persistent seat belt reminders since the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) began rating the features in 2022.

Seatbelt reminders installed in vehicles are getting better

Parents and guardians in Ireland are being urged to make use of the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) ‘Check it Fits’ service.

RSA in Ireland finds less than half of child car seats...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced its list of model year 2025 vehicles selected for testing as part of the agency’s 5-Star Safety Ratings under its New Car Assessment Program.

NHTSA to crash test 37 model year 2025 vehicles

Throughout the month of October, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) joined local and national transportation partners in recognizing Pedestrian Safety Month.

Enhancements to drive down pedestrian injuries and fatalities in Florida

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has highlighted the urgent need for drivers to cut-out distractions while behind the wheel at its Annual International Road Safety Conference.

Calls for driver distraction to be ‘stigmatised, not normalised’

A new report has urged action to ensure disabled people benefit from self-driving vehicles.

New report calls for action to ensure disabled people benefit from...

A new campaign aims to tackle speeding in Western Australia by challenging common excuses.

New campaign shatters excuses on speed

A fresh look at how new drivers are trained in New Zealand could be an opportunity to change driving culture and make the roads safer place, the AA has said.

Changing New Zealand’s licensing system could help turn around the country’s...

Plans aimed at enhancing road safety performance in Scotland have been revealed.

Action to boost road safety in Scotland

A new website aimed at helping parents and guardians to raise a generation of distraction-free, safe road users has been launched by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and State Farm.

New website offers tips to drive down distracted driving

More than 20,000 motorcyclists who died in crashes in the US since the mid-1970s would have survived if stronger helmet laws had been in place, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Lax helmet laws have killed more than 20,000 motorcyclists, study shows

Between 2019 and 2023, 324 drivers were killed, and 2,353 drivers were seriously injured on Irish roads, according to a new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

New report reveals driver death toll on Irish roads

The National Safety Council has held a new campaign to help keep teens safe behind the wheel.

Campaign to keep teens safe on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and partners across the state have celebrated the ninth annual Mobility Week.

Annual Mobility Week promotes safe travel

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

Halloween enforcement campaign targets impaired and reckless drivers

With Halloween just days away, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is reminding everyone of the heightened risk of impaired during the holiday.

MADD warns of increase in impaired driving on Halloween

A four-month speed enforcement campaign saw more than 68,000 tickets issued.

More than 68,000 tickets issued during speed enforcement campaign

Almost nine out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on, a new study from the (IIHS) has revealed.

Drivers are aware of benefits of crash avoidance systems

Volkswagen Group is aiming to increase road safety by using sensor and image data from customer vehicles in road traffic to continuously optimize driver assistance systems and automated driving functions.

VW to improve road safety by using information from real traffic...

Drivers are more likely to multitask when using partial automation, and some manage to do so even while playing by the rules of the systems’ attention requirements, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Drivers quickly learn to skirt limits set by partial automation systems

Pedestrian deaths in Colorado have increased 77 per cent since 2018, according to latest statistics.

Rise in pedestrian deaths

A new report looking at the major consequences that truck driver detention at customer facilities has on industry productivity and safety has been released.

New research looks at financial and safety impacts from truck driver...

Average speed cameras are being trialled in New South Wales to assess the road safety benefits of expanding their use from heavy vehicles to all vehicles.

Safety is the focus in trial of average speed cameras

Road safety authorities are urging Victorians to keep motorcyclist safety front of mind following an alarming increase in the number of motorcyclists killed on the state’s roads.

Put the headlights on motorcycle safety this October

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released its 2023 American Driving Survey, providing insights into US daily driving trends after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

US driving trends unveiled

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT), including the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA), brought stakeholders together to address distracted driving challenges.

Forum aims to tackle distracted driving

Funding worth $160,000 has been made available in Western Australia to deliver road safety messages to young people.

New grants target young drivers

Child seat and booster use drops when children turn three, according to AAA analysis of five years of government crash data.

New ‘alarming’ data shows child and booster seat use drops when...

Traffic fatalities dropped in the US for the ninth straight quarter, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) early estimates for the first half of 2024.

NHTSA reports drop in traffic fatalities during the first half of...

A new rule to reduce fatalities and serious injuries among pedestrians struck by vehicles is being proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

New rule proposed to better protect pedestrians

The AIP Foundation has congratulated the Government of Vietnam on new road safety laws to protect children.

New road safety laws to protect children in Vietnam

Top roadway safety leaders in the US came together for the Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA) 2024 annual meeting.

Spotlight on traffic safety

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have launched the annual Drowsy Driving Prevention Campaign.

Motorists warned driving while tired ‘poses a danger to everyone on...

Labor Day weekend in New York state saw 20,714 tickets being handed out for various vehicle and traffic law violations.

More than 20,000 tickets issued during New York statewide Labor day...

A new campaign targeting impaired drivers has launched in Colorado.

New fall impaired driving campaign launches

Self-driving robotic vehicles are communicating with traffic lights on the streets of Sydney, as part of an intelligent transport trial.

Traffic lights ‘talking’ to driverless cars in Sydney

The AA Research Foundation has released a study into driver licensing, aiming to help address New Zealand’s tragically high youth road death toll.

New research paper puts driver licensing system under the microscope

New seatbelt cameras have revealed an alarming rate of offences in New South Wales - about two-and-a-half times more than was expected.

Seatbelt cameras reveal alarming rate of offences

As part of its commitment to reducing deaths and serious injuries on America’s roads, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a new plan using emerging technologies to boost safety.

Plan unveiled for V2X technologies to reduce death and serious injuries...

Drivers in the Western Cape are being urged to slow down after 201 speeding offences were recorded on provincial roads during a six-day period in August.

Drivers urged to reduce speed on Western Cape roads

One-in-five Victorians have driven while being so tired they have struggled to keep their eyes open, according to a new study.

Tired driving is a growing concern, study shows

With children returning to school after the summer break the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has offered tips to help keep the roads safe for all.

Back to school road safety tips

A new study has found discrepancies between crash reports and hospital data which could paint an incomplete or inaccurate picture of how crashes impact the safety of child passengers.

Researchers find possible inaccuracies in crash-reported child passenger injuries

Researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have joined colleagues from academia and the automated vehicle and insurance industries in issuing a set of best practices for future evaluations of highly automated vehicles.

Researchers collaborate on best practices for automation research

The Western Cape Government is urging all road users to prioritise safety.

Urgent call for road safety awareness in the Western Cape

More than one in 10 motorcyclists on Ireland’s roads were involved in a collision during a two-year period, according to a new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

More than one in 10 motorcyclists report being involved in a...

With the new school year approaching, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has shared important tips for drivers to make sure children get a safe start to the year.

Top safety tips for drivers, parents and caregivers as children return...

Drivers are being warned of the most congested times on the roads this Labor Day weekend.

Best and worst times to drive this Labor Day weekend

A campaign warning of the dangers of impaired driving is taking place over the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign takes place over Labor...

If you’re trying to keep drivers from picking up their phones, make it a game, according to a new study.

To get drivers to put down their phones, make it a...

In areas with few streetlights, drivers are more than three times as likely to yield to pedestrians at illuminated crosswalks than at dark ones, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown.

Lighted crosswalks make pedestrians safer, study shows

More than 100 schools, councils and community organisations across Victoria are being supported to deliver community initiatives to help reduce road trauma.

Grants aim to empower people to improve road safety at local...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has marked the 40 year anniversary since “lifesaving law†was introduced in the US making 21 the minimum age to drink.

MADD marks America’s 21 drinking age law turning 40

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