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Now the US Department of Transportation has announced its first ever comprehensive ‘Pedestrian Safety Action Plan’ in a bid to reduce the pedestrian injuries and fatalities on the roads.

Action plan launched to cut pedestrian deaths on America’s roads

The “Slow the Fast Down” campaign, led by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), aims to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding, which has been a top traffic safety issue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speeding campaign launches in California

Using cutting-edge technology, the simulator combines life-like high-definition 3D graphics, an augmented reality headset, and a full-body Teslasuit that provides haptic feedback from a virtual world, while also monitoring bodily reactions.

Volvo Cars unveils “ultimate driving simulator” to test vehicles virtually

ANCAP SAFETY introduced testing on autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology as part of its routine safety rating assessment process in January 2018.

Australia’s top selling cars compared for AEB effectiveness

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has submitted an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) which is available online.

Americans asked for views on automated driving car safety

A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AgeLab looked at how automation affects driver disengagement.

Study identifies driver disengagement in automated vehicles

The new law, combining drink and drug driving and changes to the mobile speed camera program, are part of a major crackdown on offences to save lives on the roads.

Major changes to road safety laws coming to New South Wales

The estimate is the highest the NSC has issued for the Thanksgiving holiday period since 2008.

NSC estimates 485 fatalities on the roads this Thanksgiving

MADD, together with campaign sponsor Waymo, is asking road users across the United States to show their commitment to keeping themselves and our communities safe by designating a non-drinking driver and displaying a MADD Tie One On for Safety red ribbon or magnetic decal on their vehicles.

MADD launches designated driver holiday campaign

Latest data shows road workers have reported around 6,500 incidents over three years of drivers going through cones and into roadworks sites, an average of 175 a month.

Driving through roadworks warning to UK drivers

In 2019, the AAA highlighted that more than 55 million travelers planned to start the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home.

Thanksgiving Travel 2020: Driver and Family Safety Tips

The new target is included in Driving Change – Road Safety Strategy for Western Australia 2020 – 2030, released at the recent WA National Road Safety Week 2020.

Aim for zero WA road deaths by 2050

Volvo carried out the exercise to simulate the forces that erupt in the worst crashes, beyond what can be simulated with ordinary crash testing.

New cars dropped from 30 metres to replicate crash damage

The statewide campaign – now in its 21st year - raises awareness about the importance of wearing seat belts and will run through November 29.

Seat belt campaign launches in New York

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission have developed the 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.

Emotional road safety campaign launches in Australia

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation’s (TIRF) new fact sheet, Road Safety Monitor 2020: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Travel Behaviour & Road Safety, is a summary based upon data from the Road Safety Monitor (RSM), conducted by TIRF.

New Canadian study reveals COVID-19 effects on driving behaviours

Offices in Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina and Texas have been given nearly $100,000 in grant funds and Lyft ride credits to support the campaign.

U.S. grants awarded to help prevent impaired driving this Christmas

The AAA says the effects of COVID-19, including health concerns and high unemployment, will impact on Americans’ decisions to travel.

AAA predicts 10% drop in travel this Thanksgiving holiday

Rutting season, the annual mating time for deer, elk and moose, occurs from late October to December, with the most activity seen in mid-November.

Drivers urged to watch out for wild animals during rutting season

The three models rated in the latest phase of testing were the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Kia Seltos. Global NCAP chose the entry-level version of each model.

Maruti Suzuki awarded zero rating in crash tests for India

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law agencies statewide teamed up for the Fall Fest heightened DUI enforcement period from September 11 to October 28.

Colorado campaign to target drivers under the influence sees 1,398 arrests

The campaign, which runs until November 29, aims to remind everyone that seat belts save lives.

Annual seat belt campaign launches in U.S.

Fourteen percent of all road fatalities in Australia involve pedestrians and 66 percent of all fatalities occur on regional and remote roads.

Australian TV campaign reveals importance of vehicle safety technologies

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of adolescent death and injury in the U.S., with the peak risk immediately after obtaining a driver’s license.

Study highlights safety benefits of virtual driving assessment

The Department of Transport and Public Works’ Our Safely Home campaign encourages motorists to be vigilant on the road, and pedestrians to make themselves visible to motorists, especially at night and in the early morning.

Western Cape road safety plea to residents

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, and AAA – The Auto Club Group on the initiative to urge responsible driving.

Motorists urged to give the gift of safety this holiday season

Free action pack resources are now available to help organisations get involved in the UK’s biggest road safety campaign.

Action pack resources available for Road Safety Week

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a public consultation to inform the development of the fifth Government Road Safety Strategy which will run from 2021 to 2030.

Ireland’s road users urged to have their say on road safety

It is hoped the information – which will be gathered from around school zones – will give the organization a fuller picture of what is happening on the roads and gather evidence for targeted interventions in traffic blackspots.

Road safety charity targets Vietnam’s traffic blackspots

New cameras have been set up on roads in England, and drivers caught tailgating will receive letters advising them they were too close to another vehicle and highlighting the dangers of not leaving safe braking distances.

Caught on camera – 10,000 tailgaters spotted in England in two...

Travel is likely to be disrupted this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and you are advised to check your country’s official guidance before making plans.

10 Diwali safe travel tips

The guide, Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer transport guidance for operators, outlines measures to access and address the risks of coronavirus.

COVID-19 guidance published for transport operators in England

The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year, taking place this year on 15 November 2020.

25th World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) asked 897 Coloradans about their driving behaviors between February and June this year.

New survey reveals risky roadway behaviors in Colorado

The technology - HAMS (Harnessing Automobile for Safety) – is being used at the Automated Driving Test Centre (ADTC), Dehradunm in association with the Transport Department, Government of Uttarakhand.

New technology for driving licence testing in India

They are warning parents not to buy them as gifts as latest RSA figures show three of the six people who died in Ireland between 2014 to 2019 in an incident involving a quad bike or scrambler were aged 18 or under.

Parents urged not gift quad bikes or scramblers for Christmas

Driver shortage, truck parking, driver compensation and retention are among the top concerns, as well as – for the first time since 2005 – insurance costs.

Driver shortage and truck parking among top industry concerns

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole says a new video released by Transport for NSW and the Motorcycle Council shows riders how the Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) safety feature works.

Motorcycle riders given a safety lesson in ABS

Despite this viewpoint, young drivers are among the highest at risk for distracted driving crashes due to the combination of these beliefs and frequent cell phone use while driving (CUWD).

Study: young drivers think distracted driving risks are overblown

The state has issued the permit to Cruise LLC. Cruise has had state authority to test autonomous vehicles with safety drivers since 2015, but the new permit allows the company to test five autonomous vehicles without a driver behind the wheel on specified streets within San Francisco.

Green light for driverless car testing on San Francisco roads

The Government’s Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) proposes the introduction of a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) specifying the regulatory need for car-to-car and pedestrian-detecting autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems on new vehicle models from July 2022, and all models from July 2024 – in a similar timeframe to European regulation.

Australian Govt calls for compulsory emergency braking technology

Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults planning a vacation before the end of the year report some degree of uncertainty that they will actually be able to take their vacation, according to the report.

Americans reveal fall travel plans

NCAP will test 45 Model Year 2021 vehicles for crashworthiness, as well as the Model Year 2020 Tesla Model Y. These vehicles represent approximately 89 percent of the new vehicle fleet.

NHTSA announces latest vehicles to be NCAP tested

The study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that e-scooter riders are twice as likely as bicyclists to get injured because of a pothole or crack in the pavement, or other infrastructure like a signpost or curb.

Scooter riders most likely to get injured on sidewalk

One study found a 43 percent increase in the risk of pedestrian death on Halloween compared to one week earlier and one week later. For children between four and eight years of age, the risk of pedestrian fatality was 10 times higher at Halloween*.

Halloween family safety tips

Research shows that the number of recorded injury crashes increases in the weeks following the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST). With the clocks set to go back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday October 25 in the UK and Europe, and at 2 a.m on Sunday November 1 in the U.S., now’s the time for drivers to prepare for the increased risks they will face on the roads.

The End of DST: road safety tips for drivers and families

While it is already a criminal offence to use a hand-held mobile phone to call or text while driving, it is not for actions such as taking photos. Drivers have escaped punishment due to a legal loophole where such actions aren’t seen as “interactive communication”, and therefore do not fit the current definition of the offence.

Proposal launches to close mobile phone while driving loophole

“Fatigue and distraction detection: A review of commercially available devices to detect fatigue and distraction in drivers” provides a detailed comparison of around 100 technologies and systems, with the overall aim to provide a recommendation on which devices to consider for further testing or use.

New report compares driver fatigue detection devices

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced its U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign to support National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

New campaign aims to catch drivers texting

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding motorists to be aware of migrating wildlife especially from dusk to dawn, when wild animals are more active and more difficult to see.

Drivers urged to look out for migrating wildlife this Fall

The two organizations created the list of 18 cars following their recently published joint list of recommended used vehicles for teens.

IIHS reveals safest and most reliable new cars for teen drivers

The new assessment protocols focus on two main areas: Assistance Competence – a balance between the technical competencies of the system (Vehicle Assistance) and the extent to which it keeps the driver alert and engaged (Driver Engagement) - and Safety Backup, the car’s safety net in critical situations.

Euro NCAP tests driver-assist technologies

The club has recently unveiled its new kit with the call for drivers to slow down as part of the “who do you slow down for?” campaign.

NSW football partnership aims to improve road safety

The e-curriculum includes ten lessons, which feature interactive videos, games and activities, designed to teach students life-saving skills related to safer road behaviors.

Online learning helps boost road safety for children in Vietnam

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW): Road Safety Management kickstarted the event with driver awareness where they handed out pamphlets to the motorists.

Transport Month in South Africa launches with driver awareness event

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), says distracted drivers were involved in 15,143 crashes on the state’s roads in 2019, resulting in 4,361 injuries and 28 fatalities.

Distraction a factor in more than 15,000 crashes annually on Colorado...

The 93 new Highways England gritters are set to improve safety for drivers and workers due to the vehicles’ improved technology, set up and enhanced visibility.

New gritters to patrol England’s road this winter

Although the UK has already left the EU, a transition period was agreed that allowed for the exchange of driving licences to continue.

Final notice issued for UK drivers in Ireland

Stop. Trains Can’t. is a $6.6 million campaign that will run through November 8 to warn drivers not to gamble with their lives at rail grade crossings.

U.S. public education campaign warns “Stop, Trains Can’t”

Researchers say that, while the number of older drivers has grown rapidly over the past two decades, better health and safer vehicles, as well as possible benefits from infrastructure improvements and changes to licensing policies, have prevented an accompanying spike in crashes.

IIHS report reveals decrease in fatal crashes involving over-70s

The data reveals that traffic deaths decreased nationwide during 2019 as compared to 2018. There were 36,096 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2019, representing a decrease of 739 (down two percent) from the reported 36,835 fatalities in 2018, even though vehicle miles traveled increased by nearly one percent.

U.S. data reveals rise in traffic fatality rate during COVID-19 pandemic

In accordance with updated guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the DMV is issuing an extension through December 31, 2020, to all commercial driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and endorsements expiring between March and December 31, 2020.

Expiring commercial driver’s licenses extended in CA

The organisation has warned that drivers face increasingly long wait times the closer it gets to the government’s October 10 deadline to renew.

AA urges NZ drivers to renew Warrant of Fitness

The Caravan Industry Association of Western Australia says sales have “peaked significantly” in the last few months, due largely to border closures and the increase in intrastate travel.

WA tow safely message issued after peak in caravan sales

The study found that events such as such as failure to pay a fine or appear in court disproportionately affect those living in low-income communities and in communities with a greater percentage of Black and Hispanic residents.

Study finds most license suspensions are for non-driving-related events

Drivers caught with a radar detector fitted to, within or on their vehicle, operational or not, will be issued with a $1,200 on the spot infringement and seven demerit points.

Radar detectors banned in WA from October 12

The NHTSA is making pedestrian safety the focus of October as part of its continuing efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users.

October is first U.S. Pedestrian Safety Month

CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol are teaming up to conduct safety checks of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) at the summit of Wolf Creek Pass.

Safety warning for truckers in Colorado

The report was developed in consultation with The Co-operators, Drop It And Drive®, the trucking industry, and workplace health and safety representatives.

New Canadian report highlights value of distracted driving policies

Known as the Q3s, the new crash test dummy represents a three-year-old child and is the first child side impact dummy in federal regulations.

New crash test dummy will improve child passenger safety

‘Understanding Driver Distraction’, recommends eliminating use of cell phones and interactive in-vehicle technology while driving, in order to help keep all drivers safe on the road.

Postponed U.S. Distracted Driving Awareness Month begins

The initiatives include the option for deaf people to be able to communicate with the organisation using British Sign Language and the introduction of access guides to help explain the facilities offered at motorway service areas.

Highways England launches new services for disabled drivers

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott says police will be out in force across the state with high-visibility deployments for Operation Slowdown.

New South Wales drivers urged to slow down this long weekend

The workshop provided an overview of road safety in both Vietnam and the world, introduced the HFK program to the community, and delivered an interactive training session to school administrators, teachers and parent representatives.

Vietnam road safety workshop helps school children develop safer behaviors

Government and education leaders in the area met with members of the AIP Foundation at a workshop to report on the ongoing positive impact of the Walk Wise program since its completion in 2017.

China road safety campaign deemed a lasting success

The Colorado Department of Transportation has stressed the importance for drivers and those taking photos outside of their vehicles to watch out for each other.

Colorado drivers urged to be vigilant this Fall

The Highways Care automated cone laying vehicle is being trialled on the road network in the Midlands.

Automated cone laying vehicle takes to roads in new trial

Ahead of the national campaign, parents are urged to discuss the importance of driving safety with their young drivers.

Teen Driver Safety Week plea to parents

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched the campaign with automotive company Grease Monkey, after latest figures revealed motorcyclist fatalities are up 12 percent over last year.

Drivers urged to “look twice” for motorcyclists

A 2019 study conducted by Dig Insights found that 1.2 million Ontarians admitted to having driven after consuming cannabis and 23 percent said they believed that cannabis had no negative impact on, or even improved, their ability to drive.

New Canadian campaign aims to deter driving high

As part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which ran from August 19 through September 7, a further 116,292 tickets were issued for other vehicle and traffic law violations, such as speeding and distracted driving.

Drunk driving crackdown in New York state reduces fatal crashes

Carma Project has new technology which utilizes proprietary license plate recognition cameras mounted on specially-designed cars to identify vehicles affected by open safety recalls.

NSC teams up with technology firm to identify open safety recalls

The reminder is being issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to coincide with this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, September 20-26.

Parents urged to check child car seats

The Click It or Ticket campaign, which is being co-ordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS), runs until September 30 and will see extra enforcement of the seat belt law.

Increased seat belt enforcement in Minnesota

Dooring, which is opening the door of a parked car when it is not reasonably safe to do, is a common safety issue for cyclists and the increased fine has been introduced by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure alongside a public education and awareness campaign.

“Dooring” fines quadrupled in British Columbia to protect cyclists

Millions of children make their journey to and from school by motorbike, the most common form of transportation in Vietnam and motorbike riders and children are the most vulnerable road users.

Vietnam helmet safety video coincides with new school year

All variants of the Isuzu D-MAX (Utility) and Toyota Yaris (Light Car) achieved the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating against the latest test and rating criteria – including the fitting of a new centre airbag.

Top marks for Isuzu and Toyota in ANCAP safety tests

Trucking companies face a variety of industry challenges, including an aging workforce, driver shortages, injuries and fatalities, and the cost of implementing advanced safety technologies.

New studies address fleet driver safety

The company is handing £9.3 million to local authorities so that they can offer businesses a free trial of electric vehicles for two months.

Highways England invests over £9 million in electric vehicle scheme

Now, Highways England has launched a campaign to deter tailgaters. Using the well-known Space Invader video game character to alert drivers to the anti-social nature and risks of tailgating, motorists are being urged to “stay safe, stay back”.

“Stay safe, stay back” says Highways England

The campaign for mobility and transport begins on Wednesday 16 September 2020, with the theme “zero-emission mobility for all’.

European Mobility Week launches

The rate increase comes in spite of a 17 percent drop in the number of miles driven between January and June. The total number of deaths is up one percent from six-month figures in 2019.

U.S. traffic death rates up 20 percent in first half of...

With a significant increase in school-going traffic and an increase in the number of children cycling or walking to get to school, drivers are reminded to slow down around schools and allow at least 1m overtaking distance when passing cyclists in speed zones up to 50km/h and at least 1.5m when passing in speed zones above 50km/h.

Caution urged in Ireland as more children cycle and walk to...

The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue.

Trucking industry asked to rank concerns in annual survey

Researchers found consumer information that stresses the convenience and capabilities of such systems, while minimizing limitations, can inflate expectations regarding what each system can do and the situations that it can handle.

AAA warns marketing of driving assist systems can inflate expectations

Law enforcement will be on high alert during the Fall Fest DUI enforcement period Sept. 11–Oct. 28.

Colorado begins fall enforcement period

The Resolution reiterates its invitation to Member States and the international community to intensify national, regional and international collaboration, with a view to meeting the ambitious road safety-related targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

New Decade of Action to reduce road deaths

Having started in 2016 as European Day Without a Road Death, Project EDWARD has evolved for 2020 into EVERY Day Without a Road Death.

Project EDWARD 2020: Driving for Work

SaferCar, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), allows users to save their vehicles, car seats, equipment, or tires in a virtual garage on their smartphone.

New app automatically alerts motorists to safety issues

“Understanding and Tackling Micromobility: Transportation's New Disruptor,” a new report from the U.S. Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), funded by State Farm, examines six challenges posed by the rapid growth of the devices, as well as potential safety solutions.

New report highlights need for e-bike safety initiatives

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