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From the 2021 season, the men’s open-age competition which feeds directly into the NRL will be known as ‘The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup’ for the next three years.

Rugby league stars lead road safety campaign

A security feature which disables keyless entry fobs when not in use to block illegal hacking has been added to the Ford Puma and Kuga as well as the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle which arrives this month.

Ford increases security features to combat criminals

However, despite the decrease, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has vowed not to let off the gas for impaired-driving education and prevention efforts in 2021.

Florida records drop in fatal crashes involving drink or drugs

Researchers dressed an enormous stuffed bear in a high-visibility jacket and strapped it to the back of a car and then compared whether three different groups of drivers noticed the bizarre tailpiece when the vehicle overtook them.

Giant teddy bear used to test drivers’ attention in new study

The figure marks an 8% increase over 2019, despite 2020 being a year in which there were fewer people on the road, and less miles driven, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. roadway deaths in 2020 estimated to be highest in 13...

Following a full suite of crash tests by ANCAP it said the Mitsubishi Express van was unable to qualify for a rating higher than zero due to the absence of active safety systems.

ANCAP releases first zero star rating

Highways England is working with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) on updated guidance for the code and has launched a four-week consultation for members of the public to give their thoughts on the proposed changes.

UK drivers asked for opinions under plans to update Highway Code

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is running a Vehicle Safety Recall Week from March 8 – 12, 2021.

Drivers urged to check their vehicle for safety recalls

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána has made the call as figures show that half of all HGVs inspected in roadside checks in Ireland, by RSA Vehicle Inspectors and An Garda Síochána between 2018-2020, were found to have a roadworthiness defect.

Roadside inspections in Ireland find half of HGVs have defects

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) partnered with Village Cinemas for the third annual Split Second youth film competition which challenges budding Victorian filmmakers aged between 18 and 25 to create a 45-second film that gets young drivers thinking about their attitudes and behaviours around using phones while driving.

Young filmmakers in Victoria highlight dangers of distracted driving

The awareness campaign, by Idling Action London, which uses data from a recent Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) study, encourages all drivers in the capital to turn off their engines when stationary.

Calls to replicate London’s “Engines Off” campaign across UK

Another 41 vehicles earned rankings in the next category down, bringing the total number of award winners this year to 90, compared with 64 in February 2020.

IIHS 2021 safety awards given to 90 vehicles

The free ‘Check it Fits’ initiative - delivered by RSA child car seat experts - provides advice and support on how to ensure that child car seats are fitted correctly.

Child car seat checking service moves online

The American Automobile Association’s (AAA) annual automated vehicle survey found the majority of drivers, 80 percent, want current vehicle safety systems, like automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance, to work better, and more than half—58 percent—want the systems in their next vehicle.

Drivers want better vehicle safety systems before self-driving cars

More than one in every four fatal crashes on B.C. roads involve distracted driving – claiming 78 lives each year, according to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC).

B.C. campaign targets distracted drivers

While the clock change brings welcome lighter evenings, the beginning of DST is also associated with increased crash risk.

Preparing for Daylight Saving Time (DST): driver safety tips

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) new year-end estimates reveal total miles fell from 3.3 trillion VMT in 2019 to 2.83 trillion in 2020.

U.S. driving last year lowest in two decades

The 2021 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 300 locations on the national highway system, using analysis, based on truck GPS data from over one million freight trucks.

Top 100 US truck bottlenecks revealed

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has unveiled the inaugural Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program (BTSCRP) report, Using Electronic Devices While Driving: Legislation and Enforcement Implications, published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Transportation Research Board (TRB) and funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

New electronic devices distracted driving report published

Preliminary data gathered by the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol, shows there were 14 traffic fatalities in construction zones last year, up from eight in 2019.

Increase in construction zone crashes in Colorado

It is the second of five equal instalments from the £2.5 billion Potholes Fund, providing £500 million per year between 2020/21 and 2024/25.

Local authorities awarded £500m to fix potholes across England

The red stripes, available on Transit and Transit Custom models, are illuminated by electricity passing through a thin layer of phosphorus gas – technology already used in aeroplane cockpits and on screens for medical and military equipment.

New technology designed to help keep roadside workers safe

A recent NSC survey revealed 90 percent of employers are concerned about mental health and chronic stress impacting fitness for duty – in addition to persistent concerns around legal and illicit substance misuse.

Employers in U.S. urged to take a broader approach to “workplace...

The proposed modification would ensure that, when a driver chooses to handle a mobile phone while driving, for any purpose, they would be committing a criminal offence.

Calls for further research into distracted driving

It follows a new survey of the nation’s drivers, revealing more than half – 54 percent – do not know when their next service is due and nearly a third – 32 percent – of road users admit they only carry out basic vehicle maintenance, such as checking their tyre pressure or oil levels, at best every few months or never.

Drivers in UK urged to give cars a lockdown health check

From February 26 anyone who provides a positive roadside test to an illicit substance or refuses to take a roadside drug test can be immediately suspended from driving.

Drug drivers in Western Australia to be banned from road for...

The law specifies the type of vehicle that a candidate can use for their driving or riding test. This is known as the minimum test vehicle (MTV) requirement.

DVSA launches consultation on changing A2 test

The data also shows an estimated 7,860 people were killed or injured when at least one driver was over the drink-drive limit in 2019. This figure represents a fall of nine percent from 8,680 in 2018, and the lowest recorded.

UK deaths from drink driving highest in a decade

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that, despite men being involved in more fatal crashes than women, on a per-crash basis women are 20-28 percent more likely than men to be killed and 37-73 percent more likely to be seriously injured.

Study reveals women are more likely to be injured in a...

The guidelines outline existing hazards in the industry, such as poorly maintained bikes, fatigue and extreme weather conditions, and the actions that must be taken by delivery platforms, drivers and restaurants to mitigate the risks.

New guidelines to boost delivery driver safety in NSW

The ministry has recently installed weigh-in-motion strip sensors in all six lanes of Highway 91, southbound toward the Nordel Inspection Station.

New weight inspection program launches in BC

Minnesota State Patrol says there has been an “alarming increase” in the number of drivers going 100 mph or more in 2020.

Increase in drivers going 100 mph or more in Minnesota

Companies with a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California with a safety driver have clocked up nearly two millions miles, according to latest reports from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Autonomous vehicles travel 2 million test miles in California

Last February was the most treacherous month on Irish roads across the year. During the month, eight drivers, six pedestrians, four passengers and one motorcyclist tragically lost their lives.

Drivers in Ireland urged to avoid repeat of February 2020

The study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the first to objectively look at the real-world risk of crashes and traffic violations among autistic adolescent and young adult drivers.

New study examines crash risk for autistic young drivers

This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 12, 2021, with the date officially starting the Year of the Ox.

Lunar New Year safe driving tips

Teens and Speeding: Breaking the Deadly Cycle, released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) in partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund, found that from 2015 to 2019, teen drivers and passengers (16-19 years of age) accounted for a greater proportion of speeding-related fatalities (43 percent) than all other age groups (30 percent).

New report examines role of speeding in teen driver deaths

Last year hit-and-run crash fatalities increased by more than 18 percent in the State, even though total hit-and-run crashes decreased by 13 percent compared to 2019.

Hit-and-run crash fatalities rise in Florida

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has made the plea, along with An Garda Síochána, after carrying out the analysis on provisional garda statistics from 2020.

1 in 4 drivers and passengers killed on Ireland’s roads not...

Between December 1 and January 11, there were 132 provincial fatalities - marking the biggest reduction in the country.

Western Cape records 15% decline in road fatalities

The XUV300 achieved a five-star rating for the Indian market in 2020. Global NCAP’s Indian and African programmes share the same assessment protocols and, following a production compliance review, the rating has been confirmed for the model’s rollout in Africa.

Global NCAP’s first five-star car in Africa revealed

The State’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) previously postponed all behind-the-wheel tests through the end of January during the statewide surge in COVID-19 cases.

Driving tests resume in California

Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, has reminded motorists that the 40 kph school zones are now back in force with children back for the new school year.

Drivers in NSW reminded to slow down around schools

Three impact speeds were tested: 40, 50 and 56 mph. The researchers found that the slightly higher speeds were enough to increase the driver's risk of severe injury or death.

Research shows small speed increases can have deadly consequences

Although the way we view sporting events has changed for now, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is still taking the opportunity to remind football fans everywhere that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk

Driver safety notice issued ahead of Super Bowl

The study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that, despite vehicle technology having the potential to improve safety, parents have mixed opinions about how to introduce such technologies to their teenagers.

Parents concerned vehicle tech might hinder young drivers

“Winter driving can be challenging at any time but more so when snow and slush interfere with solid contact with the road and the clear visibility we enjoy in the non-winter season,” said Gareth Jones, President and CEO of the Canada Safety Council.

Winter driving tips issued for motorists in Canada

The report reveals that, since 2010, around 240 people have died each year in collisions involving a driver who was over the legal drink drive limit.

Government told UK drink driving laws no longer work

Digital campaign ‘Youth in lockdown’, organised by the Youth Coalition for Road Safety, raises awareness that young people are often excluded from discussions around preventative measures.

“Youth in Lockdown” Vietnamese campaign focuses on road safety

Motor vehicle departments in California, Ohio and Texas will use the funds to provide recall information with vehicle registration and at other points of contact.

$1.3m funding boost for U.S. vehicle safety recall info

The Transport Accident Commission’s “Big V” bus will travel to coastal locations this summer as part of its Vanessa program, which aims to teach the current generation of young drivers how they can keep themselves and their friends safe on the roads.

Big bus helps young Victorians make safer travel choices

The new rule aims to clarify ambiguities in current occupant protection standards for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems that are designed without traditional manual driver controls.

Driverless vehicle safety standards modernized

The grants, awarded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will help commuter rail authorities in California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington eliminate hazards at highway-railway crossings.

$40m grants to improve safety at highway-railway crossings in five states

The first initiative, Winter Blitz, runs until January 25, with 92 agencies helping to boost DUI patrols. Last year, 588 arrests were made during the same enforcement period.

Colorado launches first impaired driving enforcement campaign of 2021

Published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, the findings raise concerns about the need for guidance on safely returning to driving following a concussion.

Half of adolescents with concussion resume driving within two weeks

Anyone travelling to France, Denmark and Netherlands must have a negative test result before they travel.

DfT issues COVID-19 testing guidance to hauliers

This represents an increase of about 4.6 percent as compared to 26,941 fatalities reported to have occurred in the first nine months of 2019.

Traffic fatalities up on U.S. roadways despite COVID-19 lockdowns

The Transport Accident Commission data shows fatigue remains a major concern for drivers in the State, with close to one in five fatal collisions caused by drowsy driving, as well as around 300 serious injuries a year.

Almost one in five fatal collisions in Victoria due to fatigue

Rear AEB was the standout feature in HLDI’s annual compilation of its research on the impact of crash avoidance technologies.

Rear autobrake named “standout feature” in avoiding crashes

The draft has been submitted to the Federal Register and will be updated and refined based on public comments received.

NHTSA seeks public comment on cybersecurity for modern vehicles

In 2021, the campaign is being extended for a full month, with Road Safety Month running 18 January – 17 February.

India holds National Road Safety Month

The Transport Accident Commission’s “the lucky ones get caught” campaign is highlighting how excess speed and driver distraction can lead to devastation, and the critical role police play in preventing road trauma.

Drivers reminded that getting caught by police is “lucky” outcome

The poll found 56 percent of Canadians had observed an increase in one or more unsafe driving behaviours since September, when compared to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian poll reveals bad driving behaviour is on the increase

In 2019, the number of road deaths in the Netherlands was 661; 17 fewer than in 2018.

Dutch road safety targets “out of reach”

In a year which saw reduced traffic throughout due to coronavirus restrictions, the figures equal the lowest road toll since records began.

Victoria’s 2020 road death toll revealed

The campaign entitled “If you don’t know, don’t go”, highlights the danger of unsupervised children in driveways.

New WA campaign urges drivers to look out for children in...

The provisional statistics, published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), following an analysis of An Garda Síochána fatal collision reports reveal that, in 2020, a total of 149 people lost their lives on Ireland’s roads as a result of 138 fatal crashes.

Road fatalities increase in Ireland in 2020

January is Move Over month in Florida, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Association, and AAA – The Auto Club Group to drive the Move Over message home.

Florida motorists reminded to move over

Events involving transportation incidents accounted for the largest share of fatalities.

Fatal work injuries increase 2%

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) announced the release of its annual public opinion poll, the Road Safety Monitor (RSM), which also includes crash data from TIRF’s National Fatality Database.

Fewer Canadians admit drinking and driving in 2020

The latest round of Transport Accident Commission (TAC) grants has seen 40 Victorian councils handed awards of up to $30,000 to create new paths, pedestrian crossings, trails and bike lanes.

Safety boost for roads in Victoria

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued the prompt before the UK/NI licence becomes invalid to drive in the Republic of Ireland after 31 December 2020 when the Brexit transition period ends.

Drivers in Ireland reminded of licence exchange deadline

When white road markings are removed, for example when road layouts change, the original lines can sometimes still appear as faint or “ghost” markings, particularly in bright sunshine, making the road ahead unclear for drivers.

New trial could see end of “ghost markings” on UK roads

Minister for Police and Road Safety, Michelle Roberts, along with the Road Safety Commissioner, Adrian Warner, launched the new initiative “The Life Toll”, featuring the stories of drivers who have sustained life-altering injuries due to making a simple mistake on the road.

Real-life stories shared in new WA road safety campaign

The ten manufacturers put the technology on more than 95 percent of the vehicles they produced between September 1, 2019, and August 31, 2020.

Ten automakers fulfil AEB pledge ahead of schedule

Titled “Car Seat Basics,” the free online course, helps participants understand the four phases of child passenger safety: rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats, booster seats and seat belts.

New online passenger safety courses for parents and caregivers

In total, there were 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019, compared to 5,250 in 2018. While the fatality rate has not changed from 2017, this is the highest number of workplace deaths since 2007.

U.S. sees highest number of workplace fatalities since 2007

Fourteen commercial vans qualify for an award by Euro NCAP under new criteria that prioritise crash avoidance and driver assistance systems.

Euro NCAP calls for fleet buyers to choose safer vans

Of 520 fatalities recorded by the police in 2018 from road collisions involving a working driver/rider, 432 (83 percent) of these were other road users. Working drivers and their passengers accounted for 88 fatalities (17 percent).

New report reveals extent of driving for work crashes

To address this, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and its members, the state highway safety offices (SHSOs), have joined with federal officials, MADD and the International Association of Chiefs of Police to shine a spotlight on the threat of impaired driving and remind motorists to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and If You Drive High, Get a DUI.

Annual holiday safety campaign launches across U.S.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts 84.5 million Americans may travel from December 23 through January 3 - a decline of at least 29 percent.

AAA expects 34 million fewer Americans to travel during holidays

The TOP SAFETY PICK+ award is driving the improvements.

IIHS pushes manufacturers to scrap inferior headlights

The 2020-21 Used Car Safety Ratings Buyers Guide covers 261 makes and models and provides a comprehensive picture of the safety of all different types of used vehicles on the market.

Car safety buyers guide published in NSW, Australia

The legislation would require that vehicles used by childcare facilities to transport children must be equipped with an approved alarm system.

Legislation filed to protect children from being left in vehicles

Driving in winter is very different to driving at other times of year. Wet weather, ice, snow and poor visibility are just some of the additional risk factors that drivers face. The reduction in daylight hours during winter also increases driver risk on the roads.

Winter road safety tips

Transport for NSW says two-thirds of lives lost on the state’s roads occurred in the country, with drink driving one of the biggest factors. More than 175 people have died on country roads this year, and at least 17 percent of those involved an illegal level of alcohol.

NSW drivers urged to plan ahead this Christmas

The campaign has been launched by the authorities after Road Safety Authority (RSA) figures revealed a 133 percent increase in the amount of people detected driving under the influence of drugs on the country’s roads.

Ireland Christmas safety campaign targets drink and drug drivers

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep BC’s hospitals, schools, and businesses open, the provincial health officer (PHO) is urging people not to travel except for essential reasons, such as work or a medical appointment.

British Columbians issued “essential travel” reminder

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is warning drivers that they risk being fined and having their vehicle towed away by law enforcement if they leave it unattended on the side of the road.

CDOT issues parking warning to backcountry users

The roadworks will be taken away from 6am on Sunday, December 20 to 12.01am on Monday, January 4.

Highways England removes hundreds of miles of roadworks for Christmas

Based on in-depth interviews with safety, medical and health experts representing 13 industries, the State of the Response: The Future World of Work report also identifies key factors business leaders must take into account moving forward.

National Safety Council predicts renewed commitment to workplace safety

Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, has announced a “Festive Season Safety Plan” as the area anticipates an influx of traffic from other parts of the province during the Christmas period.

Festive season safety plan launched in Western Cape

The Four Ds campaign aims to help police identify drivers breaking the law before their actions become fatal and urges members of the public to report anyone they know or see who is drink, drug, dangerous or distracted driving.

Report a reckless driver plea to NSW residents

As part of The Heat Is On holiday campaign, 81 law enforcement agencies are working together on the enforcement initiative with increased sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols.

Police in Colorado target impaired driving

The number of Americans ages 65 and older increased by 32 percent from 2009 to 2018, and crash fatalities in this age group increased by 30 percent.

Older driver safety campaign launches across United States

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a comprehensive plan for the Christmas travel window between 23 and 27 December to minimise disruption and allow extra services to run.

UK Government announces Christmas travel plan

The “Spend it Wisely” advent calendar initiative is being run by the Transport Accident Commission and provides discounts and offers at local businesses to help Victorians have an enjoyable and safe Christmas on and off the road.

Drivers in Victoria, Australia, urged to spend Christmas wisely

Operation Hardhat, an initiative between State Police, the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority, took place between July and November.

Hundreds of drivers ticketed during NY work zone campaign

Women also admit to some dangerous driving habits, such as running red lights. Overall, younger male and female drivers tend to be more aggressive than older drivers.

AAA research reveals men have more dangerous driving habits

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole says the bumper harvest means more heavy vehicles and farm machinery on the roads as well as a surge in activity on level crossings where trains are rarely seen.

NSW drivers urged to be alert for harvest vehicles

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