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TxDOT issues driver safety warning ahead of Spring Break

TxDOT launches Spring Break young driver safety campaign

The Department for Transport will consult on legislation to make it illegal for these vehicles to run with a tyre aged 10 years or over.

Tyres older than 10 years could be banned on large vehicles

Researchers find that distracted drivers are 29 times more likely to crash in a work zone.

Distracted drivers 29 times more likely to crash in highway work...

IIHS automatic emergency braking ratings

Latest IIHS ratings aim to reduce crashes with pedestrians

Data from the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council, of which RAA is a member, revealed that a total of 527 vehicles were stolen on a Friday in the 12 months to the end of September 2018.

Friday is most common day for car thefts

The Road Whisperer

“Road Whisperer” sends safety message to new drivers

A sample of RAC Vehicle History Checks covering more than 32,000 used cars for sale in the UK revealed up a multitude of possible issues, the most common being a change of number plate.

RAC warns car buyers of hidden vehicle histories

The crossing gives the illusion to drivers that passing vehicles are about to drive over a ramp.

3D zebra crossing unveiled in London

Driver safety tips for the start of Daylight Saving Time (DST) in March

Preparing for Daylight Saving Time: driver safety tips

Volvo Cars announces it is limiting top speed of all cars to 112 mph

Volvo Cars to impose 112 mph (180 kph) speed limit on...

Delhi Police and Maruti Suzuki announce new traffic light detection system.

Delhi Police and Maruti Suzuki launch red light violation detection system

According to the AAA Foundation’s American Driving Survey, US drivers, on average, spend nearly one hour behind the wheel each day and travel 31.5 miles, a five percent increase from 2014.

Americans are collectively spending 70 billion hours on the road

Teen driver crash risk can be increased sevenfold by reaching for objects

Reaching for objects increases teen crash risk seven times

Sen. John M. W. Moorlach has introduced Senate Bill 319, which would provide additional dedicated lanes without speed limits northbound and southbound on Interstate Route 5 (I-5) and State Route 99 (SR 99).

Traffic lanes with no maximum speed limit proposed in California

Hands Free NC bill

“Hands Free NC” bill submitted in North Carolina

In the event of no-deal Brexit, UK driving licences will no longer be valid for people living in Ireland.

UK driving licences invalid in Ireland in event of no-deal Brexit

New EU legislation

New deal agreed on safer EU roads

NSC calls on employees to tackle fatigue in the workplace.

NSC says 90% of employers are affected by tired workers

Florida marks February as Hit and Run Awareness Month

Florida issues driver appeal during Hit and Run Awareness Month

Highways England and FA parternship for football fan safety

Highways England and FA team up to help football fans travel...

Half of young drivers have been in car with someone not belted up, according to research by Brake, the road safety charity.

Half of young drivers have been in car with someone not...

Georgia school bus law.

New school bus law goes into effect in Georgia, US

Brake the road safety charity has launched the Global Fleet Champions scheme for fleet operators.

Global Fleet Champions scheme launched for fleet operators

ETSC speeding in Europe research

ETSC says vehicle technology is crucial for tackling speeding

UK Government's advice on driving in the EU and EEA after Brexit.

Driving in the EU after Brexit

DFT releases provisional drink-driving figures

Estimates reveal increase in UK drink-driving deaths

Updated travel advice for international driving permits.

UK Government updates guidance on international driving permits

NSC estimates reveal that for the third consecutive year 40,000 people have lost their lives on US roads.

US traffic deaths reach 40,000 for third consecutive year

n this webinar, Jim Noble, eDriving’s Vice President, Risk Engineering, will explain how to reduce driver risk by creating a safety performance environment.

Free webinar: Creating a crash-free culture

Motorcyclist fatalities are increasing in North Carolina, according to NCDOT and AAA Carolinas.

Motorcycle fatalities increase in North Carolina

GHSA report highlights speed as factor in road collisions

Report reveals excessive speed is a factor in one-third of traffic...

AA South Africa offers advice on child seat use

AA South Africa issues child safety restraint guidance

DfT mobile phone use survey

Van drivers more likely to use phones behind the wheel

When the Telematics Honeymoon is Over, How to Sustain Risk Reduction Over Time

New eBook: When the Telematics Honeymoon is Over

NTSB reveals Most Wanted List for 2019

“Most wanted list” of safety improvements unveiled by NTSB

Report highlights differences in road safety education across Europe.

Differences in road safety education across Europe unveiled

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has published a new report that identifies ways to tackle drink-driving in Europe.

New report identifies seven ways to tackle drink-driving in EU

Horror start to roads in South Australia.

South Australia records horror start to year on roads

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates).

Report highlights states lagging behind with traffic safety laws

Safe travel tips for India Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week India: ten safe travel tips

Bill proposes lower drunk driving limit in New York

New York’s drunk driving limit could be lowered to .05 BAC

Safe driving tips for Lunar/ Chinese New Year

Safe driving tips for Lunar New Year

India Road Safety Week 2019

Road Safety Week India: February 4-10

France reports “least deadly year” in history of road safety

France reports “least deadly year” in history of road safety

PACTS Conference, Driving Down Risk, work-related safety

PACTS work-related road safety conference taking place in March

Just under five percent of California drivers were observed picking up and using their cellphones, compared to just under four percent in 2017. The number was higher in 2016 (just under eight percent), a year before the cell phone law went into effect.

California cell phone use up in 2018

What Car? award winner announced, Mercedes A-Class

Small family car wins What Car? award

Snow and ice warning for drivers in UK

Snow and ice warning for UK drivers

Super Bowl weekend safe driving message

Plan for a sober ride this Super Bowl weekend

Medical cannabis study

New study reveals half of medical cannabis users report driving high

In a study of ADAS technology, AAA examined 2018 model year vehicles and found that the most prevalent features are Automatic Emergency Braking (30.6 percent), Lane Keeping Assistance (13.9 percent) and Adaptive Cruise Control (11.8 percent).

AAA calls for common names for vehicle technology

Rear Seat-Belt Usage and Child Road Safety in India

India’s low usage of rear seat belts for children revealed in...

Amendments have been made to the Highway Code

Changes to the UK Highway Code

Students taught about truck safety in West Virginia.

Driver’s education students given truck safety demos

AA South Africa reveals road deaths increased in 2018 and urges drivers to think what they could do differently in 2019.

AA South Africa reveals increase in road deaths in 2018

TRL reasons to wear a seat belt

TRL shares three reasons to wear a seat belt

New drug driving laws are planned to be introduced in Scotland in October.

Scotland to introduce zero tolerance drug driving laws

The Transport committee voted to approve an update to rules governing road infrastructure safety management

New EU road and vehicle safety standards backed by MEPs

Crashed cars are used to encourage people to consider the safety of their own vehicles.

Crashed car display used to encourage safer vehicle choices

Updated list of state and local idling restrictions.

List of state and local idling regulations updated

GRSP says it will redouble efforts in 20th anniversary year

The Tasmanian Motorcycle Council (TMC) is calling for cyclists to be identifiable while riding

Motorcycle council calls for cyclists to be identifiable by numbers

Under the “Clancy Provision” learner or unlicensed drivers who ignore the legislation will have their car seized and owners who allow their vehicle to be used will face prosecution.

Unaccompanied learner driver law introduced in Ireland

Mobile phone detection cameras launched in Sydney, Australia, in a three-month trial.

“World-first” mobile phone detection cameras launched in Australia

Move Over Florida

Florida drivers reminded to Move Over in January

Mindfulness and its relation to distracted driving

Researchers say mindfulness helps prevent distracted driving

Consultation into DVS truck safety scheme in London

Consultation launches into London’s proposed “DVS” truck safety scheme

Road safety charity 95 Alive is running a training course by bikers, for bikers.

Free “crash scene” training course for bikers

Longlist announced for What Car? Safest Car Award 2019

Ten safest cars of 2019 revealed

Tips for avoiding rear-end collisions including watching your speed, looking well ahead and leaving a safety space

11 tips for avoiding rear-end collisions

NICE draft guidelines for planners

NICE calls for transport planners to prioritise active travel

NHTSA grants to help prevent drug-impaired driving

NHTSA awards funding to help prevent drug-impaired driving

Ed Dubens, Fleet Management Weekly article

Making ‘safety’ part of your DNA in 2019

The Dutch Reach method of opening a car door has been introduced in Illinois

“Dutch Reach” road rule introduced in Illinois

IIHS reveals 2019 Top Safety Pick winners

IIHS reveals 2019 Top Safety Pick winners

Safe driving tips for the holiday season

Safe driving tips for the holiday season

Urban road safety report identifies safest cities

Utah introduces lowest DUI limit in US

Canada’s first holiday season with legalized cannabis: driver warning

THINK launches drink driving campaign

THINK! campaign urges mates to tackle drink-driving

Ed Dubens Fleet Management Weekly article

Why reducing fleet risk requires more than just telematics data

The study finds that motorcyclists are at elevated risk of being a victim of distracted driving and thus could greatly benefit from distracted driving laws.

Distracted driving laws reduce motorcyclist fatalities, study finds

NHTSA launches its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

“Drive Sober” holiday campaign launches across US

FIAT Panda crash test Euro NCAP

FIAT Panda receives zero stars in Euro NCAP crash tests

AAA research into cloudy headlights.

AAA issues “cloudy” headlight warning

There are 1.35 million fatalities on the roads, according to the latest WHO Global status report on road safety.

WHO report reveals global road traffic deaths continue to increase

ANCAP Safer Vehicle Choices Campaign

Car buyers urged to put safety before looks

RSA drink-driving morning after campaign.

Impaired driving campaign highlights “morning after” dangers

Tips for driving in fog

Ten safety tips for driving in fog

UN Road Safety Week 2019 runs 6-12 May 2019.

Leadership is the theme of UN Global Road Safety Week 2019

Vans and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) will no longer be exempt from various safety features.

European Council agrees to tougher vehicle safety rules, including SUVs

Nearly 50 percent of older adults report using seven or more medications while remaining active drivers, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Half of older drivers take seven or more medications

DfT's Road Safety Action Plan

UK government announces two-year road safety action plan

Automated technology system names are leading to driver confusion.

Automated driving technology names are confusing drivers

Avoiding vehicle-wildlife collisions

Avoiding wildlife collisions

Thanksgiving Drive Sober campaign

NHTSA issues Thanksgiving “Drive Sober” message

Global NCAP crash test Nissan NP300 Hardbody

African governments urged to prevent sale of zero star cars

Arc unveils electric motorbike with technology to “remove distractions”

World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims 2018

World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims

AAA Benchmarking road safety strategy

Dramatic changes in road safety management needed in Australia: AAA

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