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Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s New American Driving Survey (2020) revealed the average number of all daily personal car trips fell by 45 percent in April 2020 and 40 percent for trips by all modes of transportation combined.

U.S. traffic deaths spike in 2020 despite almost half less travel

The number of drivers making firm staycation bookings has surged 20 percent since April, with the West Country – Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset – expected to receive the largest numbers of holidaymakers (30 percent).

Unprecedented traffic volumes predicted on UK roads this summer

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) and more advanced partial automation that combines ACC with lane centering are often disabled on some of the sharper curves present on limited-access roadways, either because drivers switch the features off or they deactivate automatically.

Study finds curves pose a challenge for automated driving

Slow down in school zones plea to NSW drivers

Advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors have been installed at a busy intersection in Yarraville for six months to detect the movement of road users including pedestrians, cyclists, cars and trucks to identify potential hazards.

Melbourne trial aims to improve road safety at intersections

The Ford Ranger has been awarded ‘Pick Up of the Year’ for the third consecutive year, while the Transit Custom was named ‘Van of the Year’.

Double celebrations for Ford at auto awards

The analysis, which was carried out in partnership with global sustainability consultancy SYSTEMIQ, set out to understand the impact of businesses and governments accelerating the electrification of their fleet vehicles.

New report calculates effects of fleets switching to EVs

The plan provides a world-leading ‘greenprint’ to cut emissions from the seas and skies, roads and railways, setting out a pathway for the whole transport sector to reach net zero by 2050.

UK government intends to phase out new diesel and petrol HGVs

According to Department for Transport figures, in 2020, under free-flowing traffic conditions, 56 percent of cars exceeded the speed limit on 30mph roads, compared to 53 percent on motorways and 12 percent on national speed limit single carriageway roads.

New figures reveal extent of speeding during UK’s 2020 lockdown

Any corporation which fails to nominate a driver for a camera-detected offence could now face a maximum court imposed fine of up to $22,000 for a single incident.

New NSW fines to tackle dangerous driving in company cars

The measures include rebates of thousands of dollars for those purchasing new or used electric or hybrid vehicles, adding a levy to higher-emitting vehicles like utes when they are imported, and advances plans for New Zealand to use more biofuels to reduce emissions from internal combustion engine vehicles.

AA praises NZ Government on low-emission vehicle measures

The “Not a Substitute for Sleep” campaign has been created as part of the annual Re:act road safety behaviour change program, which challenges TAFE graphic design students to create a campaign to raise awareness among 16-24 year old road users of a critical road safety issue.

Young driver fatigue campaign launches in Western Australia

Recent changes to the program include increased enforcement hours and the removal of warning signs.

Reduction in drivers caught speeding on NSW roads

The information collected will allow NHTSA to identify potential safety issues and impacts resulting from automated vehicles being on public roads.

NHTSA orders crash reporting for automated vehicles

Webinar: Managing two- and three-wheeler safety at work

Webinar: Managing two- and three-wheeler safety at work

The Victoria Government has handed out funding to 72 recipients as part of this year’s Community Road Safety Grants Program.

Grassroots road safety initiatives receive $1.5m funding boost

With many people preparing to stay in Ireland for their summer break this year, due to Covid-19, both the RSA and the Gardai are urging road users to ensure that they stay safe.

New campaign urges staycation caution in Ireland

The new number plates were introduced in December 2020 to indicate a zero-emission vehicle.

UK drivers confused about green number plates

The 2021 “Reasons” campaign kicked off with sidewalk art installations to remind drivers and passengers to always wear seat belts.

“Reasons” campaign launches in Colorado

Panel: Insurance Recognition for Driver Risk Management

Panel: Insurance Recognition for Driver Risk Management

The three companies are collaborating in the development of a real-time warning system so that vehicles and their drivers can receive hazard warnings directly, without any delay, and therefore be responded to immediately.

5G technology put to test to reduce future crashes

The annual Operation Darwen campaign runs until autumn and is aimed at promoting rider safety.

Campaign aims to cut motorcycle-related deaths in Wales

The billboards focus on four key behaviours: Restraints (Seat Belts), Impairment, Distraction and Speeding.

New billboards reinforce road safety message in NZ

To determine the safest and least costly driving environments for U.S. teenagers, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 23 key metrics.

Best and worst states for teen drivers revealed

Some hay fever treatments can be dangerous for drivers, because their sedative effect can leave a sufferer feeling fatigued, dizzy or groggy.

‘Pollen plan’ aims to reduce risk for drivers with hay fever

Last month, speeding violations issued to drivers for going 50 mph or more over the speed limit reached a concerning all-time high of 238.

Florida sees increase in dangerous speeding violations

With July 4, 2021, falling on a Sunday, the observed Monday extends the weekend. The NSC has issued tips to help keep people safe on the roads.

NSC predicts at least 400 Fourth of July road deaths

The RHA highlights that, as the summer holidays draw near and lockdown restrictions relax, the pressure that will be put on the industry responsible for keeping shelves full will increase and the producers of goods will be faced with having stock of goods they can’t get moved.

UK Prime Minister urged to act on HGV driver shortage

The greatest percentage decrease occurred in April, showing the impact of Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Road deaths decrease in Great Britain

The new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another study by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) revealed a spike in crashes in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Crash rates rise in states that have legalized marijuana

Fourth of July Travel Tips

Fourth of July Travel Tips

Between July 1–5, travel volumes are expected to almost fully return to pre-pandemic levels with the AAA predicting the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record.

47 million Americans expected to travel for Independence Day

More than 3,200 people and organisations responded to a consultation on the guidance, with their comments directly leading to it being amended and improved. The amendments are expected to become part of The Highway Code later this year.

Highway Code updates revealed

In 2020 there were more than 48,500 crashes in Florida caused by drivers who had diverted their attention. FDOT will be educating drivers on distracted driving prevention during this year’s peak summer travel months.

Florida drivers urged to cut distractions

UK delivery company, Hermes, is the first business to partner with Ford on the programme. Using a customised Ford commercial vehicle, the research aims to better understand how other road users would interact with an apparently driverless delivery van.

Research launches to see if self-driving vans could deliver parcels

The 2021 GHSA-Responsibility.org grant awards will provide four states – Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Wisconsin – with a total of $157,165 to support enhanced identification and assessment of alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.

GHSA awards grants to combat impaired driving

A total of 2,123 drivers were cited during the enforcement (May 24 to June 6), including 58 drivers who had an improperly restrained child under the age of 15 in their vehicle.

Colorado’s seat belt enforcement cites 2,123 drivers

The 17 percent annual reduction in deaths is most likely attributable to Covid-19 restrictions on travel.

EU road deaths decrease 17 percent

A $4 million grant from NJM will launch a state-of-the-art virtual driving assessment system for young drivers and comes after research showed that more than 95 percent of novice driver crashes are due to driver error.

$4m grant awarded to virtual program for teen driver safety

The result is based on the real-world experiences of UK motorists, with more than 148,000 people submitting their opinions on a wide range of ownership categories.

Toyota voted most reliable brand by drivers

Using federal crash statistics, transportation data analysis firm Impact Research estimated that 566 people were killed and 14,371 injured each year over 2016-18 in crashes on all types of roads involving a disabled vehicle in which visibility was likely a factor.

Stopped-vehicle crashes result in hundreds of U.S. deaths every year

The 100 days are between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The AAA said there are more daily deaths in crashes involving teen drivers during the summer months than the rest of the year because teens tend to have more unstructured time behind the wheel.

AAA warns of “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers

The organisation has joined Keep Britain Tidy’s Million Mile Mission to help clear litter from the roads.  

UK drivers urged to take their litter home 

The plan will focus on cohorts of Victorians who either experience or cause harm on the roads, including dangerous drivers, people who work on the roads, and vulnerable groups like young people, motorcyclists, pedestrians and the elderly.

Australian safety plan targets “root causes of road trauma”

Organized by the National Safety Council, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the month-long safety campaign.

June is National Safety Month

The hub is a delivery facility where packages can be transferred from trucks, stored and then delivered by cargo e-bike to the final delivery point.

Electric bike project rolled out in Vancouver to reduce congestion

With on-road pilot programs and testing of self-driving vehicles increasing, the AAA teamed up with the Technology and Public Purpose Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs to find out motorists’ thoughts.

U.S. survey uncovers concerns about self-driving vehicles

The new recommendations come at a time when soaring demand and tight supply related to the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed used vehicle prices up.

Safest cars for teens in 2021 revealed

To help reduce this figure, NSC is urging all Americans to plan ahead and practice defensive driving over the long weekend, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 28, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 31.

Safety Council shares five Memorial Day safety tips

The memorandum of understanding sets out clear roles to enable more efficiency at the scene as well as managing the road network, meaning less disruption for drivers.

New agreement to speed up incident responses in West Midlands, UK

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) says last year saw the largest ever annual increase in the rate at which pedestrians were killed in vehicle crashes.

Pedestrian deaths soar in U.S.

Launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the films feature Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained and discuss the potential lifesaving benefits of several advanced driver assistance systems which are available in many new vehicles.

Campaign launches to educate drivers on new car safety features

These are speed, distraction, impairment and lack of seatbelt use.

Canada’s National Road Safety Week focuses on four driver risks

The State Farm® Enterprise Research Department conducted an online survey with adults ages 18 and older examining attitudes and behaviors around distracted driving.

U.S. survey reveals nine in 10 motorists drive distracted

The Australian-first technology trial to detect drowsy drivers was conducted by the Victorian Government in Australia.

Study: Crash risk increases 10 times for drivers with three hours’...

And, according to the researchers at the University of Missouri, the people who develop this condition are more than three times more likely to be involved in a crash.

Shift work sleep disorder increases crash risk

Now the organization has launched the “Still Going Strong” campaign which is raising awareness about the leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths in older adults.

U.S campaign focuses on injury prevention for over 65s

The Monash University Accident Research Centre study evaluated the impacts of $9.8 million investment from 2016-17 to 2018-19 to increase the number of drug tests from 42,000 in 2015 to 100,000 per year from 2017 onwards.

Lives saved in Victoria by increase in roadside drug tests

Research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that while some of the latest generation of personal alcohol breath testing devices which pair with smartphones are “relatively accurate” others could mislead users into thinking that they are fit to drive.

Researchers call for regulation of personal breath alcohol testing devices

From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people are expected to go on trips 50 miles or more from home, compared to 23 million during the early phase of the pandemic in 2020 - the lowest on record since AAA began recording in 2000.

37 million Americans expected to travel during Memorial Day weekend

The appeal comes as traffic volumes increase following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions allowing intercounty travel to resume.

Ireland’s road users urged to put safety first as restrictions lift

The theme, Streets for Life, calls for 20mph/ 30kmh speed limits where people walk, live and play, through legislation, infrastructure, design, enforcement, vehicle technology, and public awareness-raising.

UN Global Road Safety Week launches

The updated rule, which came into force on 26 April 2021, makes it mandatory for motorists to give riders at least a one metre clearance when overtaking on roads up to 60km/h, and 1.5 metres on roads with speed limits above 60km/h.

New rules to make cyclists safer after 13 riders killed in...

Crashes caused by distracted driving killed 3,142 people in the United States in 2019 – up 10 percent from the year.

U.S. states urged to implement distracted driving strategy

England’s motorways and major A-roads are expected to be resurfaced every 10-12 years because water, sun and air, combined with the weight of heavy traffic, causes the surface to deteriorate and crack.

“Anti-ageing cream” for roads could reduce roadwork disruption in UK

It comes after a survey by the organization showed driver interest in advanced safety technology is high, with 67 percent of drivers wanting automatic emergency braking in their next vehicle.

AAA publishes annual Car Guide

This year, following a year of lockdowns and tiered restrictions, it’s likely that Spring Bank Holiday Weekend (28-31 May) will be a particularly busy one on the roads, as many families take advantage of lifted restrictions and venture further than they have done in many months.

Spring Bank Holiday: Safe Travel Tips

Last year, travel was an at all-time low due to the pandemic, but this year – with tens of millions of people fully vaccinated and travel confidence increasing – a much busier weekend is expected.

Memorial Day: Safe Travel Tips

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign – which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday – is a high-visibility enforcement effort run by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Drivers reminded to buckle up in advance of U.S. national campaign

And, above a certain minimum level of on-road competence, research shows that it’s a driver’s attitudes that make them much more likely to crash.

Webinar panel: Speeding and high risk behaviors

The checklist released by the AAA, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Safety Council (NSC) aims to serve as a roadmap for communities that are establishing or expanding automated enforcement programs.

Safety groups create enforcement checklist to tackle dangerous driving

Now, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) and police are launching a month-long campaign focusing on speed and urging drivers to slow down.

Campaign launches in British Columbia to tackle speeding drivers

The award means Volvo is the only car manufacturer to achieve TSP+ across its entire product range.

Volvo achieves IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus across entire range

Students in the Sooke School District are the first to commute on the buses which produce zero carbon dioxide emissions and are much more cost-effective to operate over time compared to diesel-fuelled vehicles.

First electric school buses roll onto BC roads

The Association says it hopes the link up will help to reach as many drivers and riders as possible with traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels and interest in motorcycling — for commuting and recreation — seeing strong growth.

Drivers and riders urged to look out for one another during...

To coincide with May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is teaming up with transportation and law enforcement organizations across the state for the ‘Share the Road’ campaign to remind motorists of their responsibility to share the road properly with vulnerable road users.

Florida drivers urged to share the road with vulnerable users

Now the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is launching a new campaign - which coincides with May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – highlighting the importance of wearing a helmet.

2020 was deadliest year for motorcyclists in Colorado

Now the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) have teamed up for a new social media campaign reminding people to buckle up when travelling in vehicles.

Sports players back new seat belt campaign

In recognition of this annual event, eDriving is sharing the following driving tips to help improve safety AND sustainability.

Safety and Sustainability Tips for Earth Day 2021

The annual spring campaign coincides with the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones.

U.S. campaign urges caution in highway work zones

Preliminary figures, published by the European Commission, show 18 Member States registered their lowest ever number of road fatalities in 2020. EU-wide, deaths fell by an average of 17 percent compared to 2019 with the largest decreases of 20 percent or more occurring in Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Malta and Slovenia.

Road deaths in Europe fall to all-time low

Additionally, all existing ALR motorways will have the technology fitted six months earlier than originally planned.

UK government announces updated smart motorway technology

The appeal is being made in response to the number of motorcycle fatalities seen this year - to date in 2021, six motorcyclists have been killed on Irish roads.

RSA & Gardaí issue motorcycle safety appeal

Now there are plans to roll the system out at strategic route locations across the country.

UK trial finds one in 12 tyres on commercial vehicles underinflated

The American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation’s annual Traffic Safety Culture Index found that drivers who use both marijuana and alcohol were also significantly more prone to driving under the influence of alcohol compared to those who only drink alcohol but do not use marijuana.

Users of both marijuana and alcohol more likely to drive aggressively

The Transport Accident Committee’s (TAC) new campaign “Parental Control” urges learner drivers to ensure their driving practice hours include enough night driving, and reminds parents of learners to talk to their children about the dangers of night-time driving.

Young drivers at greater risk of harm while driving at night

Those are the findings of new research from Brake, the road safety charity, and the insurer Direct Line.

Report reveals anger on road has increased during UK lockdown

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Road Trauma Support Services Victoria developed the exhibition and campaign, “Left Unfinished”, which tells the story of seven Victorians who either lost their lives or had their lives permanently changed due to road trauma, and the seemingly ordinary items they left behind or unfinished.

Australian exhibition features belongings of road trauma victims

Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) will need to be completed by Class 1 commercial driver licence applicants and will exceed the minimum requirements set by the National Safety Code.

New truck driver training to improve road safety in British Columbia

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has launched its “Put it Down. Focus on Driving” initiative to educate drivers on current laws, and how to avoid distracted driving.

Distracted driving campaign launches in Florida

To remind the traveling public to stay responsible on state roads and highways during their spring plans, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will conduct the DUI enforcement period until May 10.

Spring DUI enforcement period gets underway in Colorado

The NTSB uses the list to focus its advocacy efforts during the current MWL cycle.

NTSB releases “Most Wanted List”

To combat it, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is joining a nationwide effort during this month’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Colorado campaign focuses on social stigma of distracted driving

Highways England is advising motorists to carry out five simple vehicle checks to ensure their vehicle is roadworthy: tyres, oil, screenwash, lights and fuel.

UK drivers encouraged to make five checks before travelling

The Best Practice Guidelines for the Safe Restraint of Children Travelling in Motor Vehicles, which has been developed by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and Kidsafe Australia with input from Transport for NSW, aims to keep children aged up to 16 as safe as possible while travelling.

New car seat guidelines to help keep kids safe

As part of EHS Daily Advisor’s Leadership Week 2021, eDriving presented a session that dove deep into the responsibilities surrounding driver risk management, and revealed best practice tips for achieving optimum safety performance.

Webinar: Who should take the lead for driver safety?

Working with Dorset Police and Dorset Road Safety Partnership in the UK, DocBike aims to make Dorset’s roads safer for bikers.

DocBike charity launches springtime motorcycle safety campaign

The “Smart Mirror” is a high-definition screen that displays a panoramic rear view for the driver of Transit and Transit Custom vans.

Ford introduces “Smart Mirror” in vans

The study, from the National Safety Council and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) Emergency Responder Safety Institute, found that parents rank texts, phone calls and children in the back seat as the top three driving distractions.

Parents less likely to be distracted with children in car

The initiative offers Niagara residents the opportunity to highlight road infrastructure and safety issues in their communities.

CAA Niagara’s worst roads campaign returns

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