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Assistant Minster for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Carol Brown confirmed the Government’s commitment during ANCAP’s 30th anniversary commemorative celebrations in Sydney.

Boost for vehicle safety in Australia

Marcy Edwards, IIHS Senior Research Engineer, said in a comment piece on the organization’s website, that the long-term goal was to be able to evaluate how well each combination of a seat and head restraint protected people of all different sizes and shapes in a variety of seating positions and crash scenarios.

Virtual testing to evaluate seat and head restraints

Whatever their nose shape, pickups, SUVs and vans with a hood height greater than 40 inches are about 45 percent more likely to cause fatalities in pedestrian crashes than cars and other vehicles with a hood height of 30 inches or less and a sloping profile, an IIHS study of nearly 18,000 pedestrian crashes found.

IIHS study finds vehicles with higher, more vertical front ends pose...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a warning about aftermarket steering wheel decals that could potentially cause significant injury or death.

Drivers warned against decorating their steering wheel with rhinestones

The funding has come from the Road Safety Trust’s Small Grants Programme which funds local projects with a practical focus that ‘show a proposed link to reducing casualties’.

Projects to improve safety for older road users

The study, published in the journal Pediatrics and conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan, could help identify which skill deficits put young new drivers at higher risk for crashes.

Virtual driving assessment predicts risk of crashing for newly licensed teen...

Minister for Police Anthony Carbines has introduced the Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill into the Victorian Parliament which will deliver a suite of reforms aimed at keeping the community safe.

Crackdown on dangerous drivers in Victoria

This year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years were 2005 and 2019, respectively.

Third-highest number of travelers since 2000 expected this Thanksgiving

The rate of animal-strike-related insurance claims in November is more than twice the yearly average, according to an analysis of claims from 2013 to 2022 conducted by the HDLI. The peak coincides with mating season, when deer are most active. The fewest animal strike claims typically occur in August.

Dip in deer strikes poses a mystery for insurers ahead of...

The report, Young Drivers and Traffic Fatalities: 20 Years of Progress on the Road to Zero, includes an analysis of Fatality Analysis Reporting System data for 2002-2021 and identifies the policies and programs responsible for the gains in teen driver safety and makes recommendations for building on that success.

Fatal crashes involving young drivers drops 38 percent over the past...

In a new study AAA engineers evaluated 11 vehicles, 2022-2024 models including sedans, pickups, and SUVs, with “direct†TPMS, which uses air pressure sensors mounted in each wheel.

Check your tire pressure manually, AAA urges drivers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said teens lack experience behind the wheel and encouraged parents to set aside time to practice driving with them.

Parents encouraged to be role models behind the wheel

The number of road users admitted to hospital between 2014 and 2021 as in-patients in Ireland following a road traffic collision is significantly higher at 15,677 than the number of seriously injured casualties recorded by An Garda Síochána and reported in official statistics by the RSA of 8,977.

New study shows higher numbers of serious injuries from road traffic...

A new report which focuses on children killed or seriously injured on Irish roads, published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that approximately two in three child casualties from 2014 to 2022 were either a pedestrian or a cyclist.

Rise in the number of children killed on Ireland’s roads

According to the ICBC, nearly half – 43 per cent - of crashes involving pedestrians happen between October and January as visibility and weather worsen in B.C. with distracted driving and failing to yield the right-of-way being the top contributing factors for drivers in pedestrian related crashes.

Pedestrian safety campaign launched in British Columbia

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) together with An Garda Síochána and the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), issued the advice as part of Tyre Safety Day, held earlier in October.

New drivers in Ireland urged to check their tires

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and public safety partners across Florida to recognize the national event.

Parents and caregivers encouraged to talk to their teens about safe...

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC), has joined the Department of Transport and Planning, and Victoria Police to launch Motorcyclist Awareness Month.

Motorcyclists and drivers in Victoria urged to ‘share the road safely’

Observers relying on photographs taken with roadside cameras were almost as good as in-person monitors at identifying drivers who were using their cellphones, one study showed. A second study

Roadside cameras and telematics could help combat cellphone-related distractions behind the...

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and public safety is spreading the word that staying safe on Florida’s roadways is a responsibility both motorists and pedestrians share.

Awareness month puts pedestrian safety in the spotlight

The fall is despite the number of miles being travelled increasing, however the organization has warned there is still more work to be done.

Deaths on US roads fall in 2023

Karima Delli, the MEP in charge of drafting the European Parliament’s response to a European Commission proposal to revise rules on driving licences has called for a number of changes that could boost road safety.

Support for graduated driving licenses

None of the four minivans tested by the IIHS earned an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now emphasizes back seat safety.

Minivans don’t make the grade when it comes to rear-seat safety,...

The study found after weeks of using ADAS, attention to driving tended to drop. However, drivers also used ADAS more when highway demands were lower.

Drivers grow comfortable with advanced driver technology

The change, which came into force on 17 September, is expected to save up to 100 lives and 20,000 casualties, according to the Welsh government.

New default 20mph speed limit introduced in Wales

The figures have been revealed in a new research brief based on data from the Foundation’s 2022 American Driving Survey.

Americans drove 2.8 trillion miles in 2022

The organization has updated its factsheet 'The impact of the weather' to addresses the effect of hot weather after studies from China, Italy, and the United States showed that the chance of a crash increased with high temperatures, from just over three per cent to as much as 20 per cent.

Hot weather affects the risk of having a crash

Twenty-eight people were killed on Victoria’s roads in September last year – the highest number of fatalities recorded for the month in 16 years and the deadliest month for the year.

Victorians urged to make road safety number one during the school...

Student-led organisation Kaitiaki o Ara/SADD is kicking off its initiative, Student Advocates for Everyone’s Road safety or SAFER September, which is an opportunity for students to contribute to their community by leading and inspiring others to change their behaviour on the road for the better.

Campaign calls for safe driving all year round

Throughout September, FLHSMV will focus on educating drivers to recognize the signs of exhaustion, how to prevent drowsiness when planning to be behind the wheel, and what to do if they are tired or displaying signs of fatigue while driving.

Campaign raises awareness of the dangers of driving drowsy

New analysis from the organization, looking at five years of crash data from the US Department of Transportation, reveals a lack of proper child restraint use among children injured or killed in car crashes.

AAA highlights the importance of car seat and passenger restraint use...

From January 2023 through June 2023, an estimated 21,150 people died in preventable motor vehicle crashes in the United States, down three per cent from the first six months of last year.

NSC estimates 21,150 people died on US roads in first half...

The Victorian Government launched the in-school Road Smart Interactive program which will boost road safety education in all Victorian secondary schools.

Interactive road safety education for students in Victoria

The three-year SleepiEST project will monitor shift-workers who drive either as part of their work, or when commuting - with the data being used to estimate and predict motorists’ fatigue levels.

Research aims to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness

The new study suggests this would represent 16 per cent of crashes and injuries and 22 per cent of deaths that would otherwise occur on US roads without these technologies.

AAA forecasts advanced driver assistance systems could prevent 37 million crashes...

As part of the high-visibility enforcement campaign, law enforcement officers will be working with their communities from August 18 through September 4 to stop impaired driving.

NHTSA launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign

The $20.9m from the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund will pay for improvements including pavement markings, rumble strips and better pedestrian infrastructure.

Funding worth almost $21m awarded to improve road safety on Tribal...

Apps are the biggest distraction for drivers who use their phones...

Young people across regional Victoria are being given the opportunity to swap their older cars for a safer vehicle.

Funding available to help young drivers in Victoria buy newer safer...

Along with its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and safety partners throughout the state FLHSV will be working to educate and engage Florida’s parents, caregivers, and motorists on the importance of safe driving.

Child safety awareness campaign launches in Florida

The report called ‘Highway Safety Behavioral Strategies for Rural and Tribal Areas: A Guide’, aims to help state and local governments and their partners find the behavioral and engineering strategies that are most appropriate, including laws and regulations, enforcement and adjudication, and public outreach.

New report focuses on improving rural road safety

However the organization has said smartphones could be used as a tool to actually help reduce distracted driving.

Could smartphones help prevent distracted driving?

The markings, called Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment (PRIMEs), are designed to provide a tool for motorcyclists, ‘priming’ them to adapt their riding before a bend.

Motorcyclist road markings hailed a ‘triumph for road safety’

This year the organization updated its safety testing protocol to include new systems in child presence detection, specifications for vehicle submergence as well as the latest technologies that detect - and respond - to motorcyclists and vulnerable road users.

Euro NCAP announces first vehicles to achieve top marks in newly...

The study from Brake, the road safety charity, and insurance company AXA UK, revealed 63 per cent of people would support such a scheme for young and newly qualified drivers – with only 16 per cent saying they wouldn’t.

Study shows backing for a safer licensing system for new drivers

The ViDA tool, aimed at local authorities, hosts data gathered through the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) – which assesses the safety standards of roads.

New tool aims to improve safety of vulnerable road users

This year’s TAC Local Government Grant Program has been launched and includes funding of up to $30,000 for developing Road Safety Strategies and Action Plans, and a further $30,000 for purchasing Variable Message Signs.

Funding boost to make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has issued the plea and is urging motorists to remain vigilant as the winter months can bring unpredictable road conditions, including black ice, fog, rain, and landslides.

TAC urges Victorian drivers to put safety first after “tragic yearâ€...

The report states that drivers may lack appropriate knowledge about ADAS - referred to as their mental model - which can translate to misusing or mistrusting the technologies especially in situations beyond the capability of the system, known as edge cases.

When it comes to driving assistance technology familiarity is key

The report also includes analysis of 2021 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which reveals the number of people killed while walking has increased 77 per cent since 2010, compared to 25 per cent for all other traffic-related fatalities.

Pedestrian deaths in US at highest level since 1981

The proposal has come from the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in a bid to mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes.

Call for automatic emergency braking systems in heavy vehicles

The mobile device and seatbelt detection cameras began operating in April this year, using AI technology to capture high-resolution images of vehicles and detect offences.

New cameras aim to catch drivers not buckled up or distracted...

In the crash test, the rear passenger dummy's head came dangerously close to the front seatback, and in many cases, dummy measurements indicated a risk of neck or chest injuries.

New study shows small pickups fall short when it comes to...

The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) said the data highlighted the need for “urgent and significant reform of Australia’s road trauma reporting and performance.â€

Road deaths in Australia rise by 2%

Now highways authorities and landowners are being called on to tackle the recurring menace.

Overgrown trees, branches and plants are a hazard for drivers

The country cut road deaths by 47 percent between 2012 and 2022, a rate only bettered by Lithuania, last year’s winner. The EU average reduction was 22 percent.

Poland wins international road safety award as deaths fall by half...

Now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling for communities to adopt and promote policies, programs and legislation that result in a safer environment for pedestrians, in its first policy statement on child pedestrian safety since 2009.

Rise in child pedestrian deaths in the US

Announcing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the NHTSA said the change could reduce crashes associated with pedestrians and rear-end crashes as well as saving at least 360 lives a year, and reduce injuries by at least 24,000 annually.

Call for automatic emergency braking technology to be fitted in new...

However, they were only modestly successful in reducing crashes with bicyclists overall, researchers found.

Car manufacturer’s cyclist detection shows positive results

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program. It comes after new figures revealed there were more than 2,000 highway-rail crossing collisions in the US last year and more than 30,000 reports of blocked crossings submitted to FRA’s public complaint portal.

$570m funding aims to help reduce train-vehicle collisions

FLHSMV, FHP and campaign partners will be promoting safety messages covering buckling up, driving patiently during months with heavy traffic, never driving impaired, tire safety and maintaining vehicle road-readiness, and preventing vehicular heat stroke.

Summer safety campaign targets motorists in Florida

Automotive Engineering researchers tested the Ford F-150 Lightning, the electric version of the iconic best-selling American pickup.

Study looks at impact of heavy loads on electric pickups

The independent crash test safety body looked at the Renault Austral, Nissan Ariya, and the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

Euro NCAP engineers put assisted driving systems to the test on...

“Public Support for Vehicle Technology to Prevent Operation by Impaired Drivers,†published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, is based on a nationwide survey of adults who were asked if they support six different types of vehicle technologies – vehicle impairment prevention, fatigue warning, seat belt interlock, speed warning, cell phone blocking and speed limiters.

Most Americans support impaired driving prevention technology for all new vehicles,...

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) ‘find a safer car in your budget’ initiative is urging anyone purchasing a new vehicle to prioritise safety features, in an effort to address the number of people dying in older vehicles.

New campaign urges car buyers in Victoria to prioritise safety

The Enhancing Policy and Action for Safe Mobility report offers guidance, case studies, and resources to help countries implement the Safe System approach — a model that calls for a proactive and coordinated approach to road safety with the objective of creating transport systems that are safer by nature and account for human error.

New study lays out steps towards safer roads globally

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign will see State and local law enforcement agencies nationwide working together to encourage drivers and passengers to buckle up.

‘Click it or ticket’ seatbelt campaign launches

The agency has asked for public comments on amends to its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that will measure how well vehicles protect those outside the vehicle, in a bid to reduce pedestrian fatalities.

NHTSA proposes new pedestrian crashworthiness tests

This year, 2.7 million more people are expected to travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year.

Summer travel could be ‘one for the record books’ says AAA

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) said it was going to be a busy time on farms and renewed its annual appeal for motorists to be on the lookout for tractors, trailers and other agricultural machinery exiting from fields and farmyards.

Road safety plea during silage season

Latest road fatality figures revealed 1,204 people died on the country’s roads in the 12 months to 31 March 2023, a 5.9 per cent rise compared to the same period the year before.

Number of deaths on Australia’s roads rises

Now a month-long education and enforcement campaign focused on speeding has been launched in the province by the Insurance Corporation of British Colombia (ICBC) and police.

Month-long campaign targets speeders

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne has announced a new Safe Local Roads and Streets Program will get underway over four years to boost safety for road users.

Boosting safety on local council roads

Walkers, riders, and drivers are encouraged to share the road safely as part of the initiative launched by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), safety campaign partners the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA), Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), The Florida Trucking Association (FTA), and AAA Florida.

Road safety campaign focuses on the importance of sharing the road

In an opinion piece, David Zuby, who is also Chief Research Officer at the organization, pointed at a congressional mandate in the bipartisan infrastructure law passed in 2021, which calls for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require every new passenger vehicle to be equipped with a system that prevents an alcohol-impaired driver from operating it.

Solution to the problem of impaired driving could be in reach

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the advice this week as warmer temperatures set in across the country, and also urged the public to stay alert and call 911 if they see a child alone in a hot car.

Warning issued over danger of leaving children in hot cars

In 2020, the Trust, along with Birmingham City Council and behavioural scientist So-Mo, launched the ‘Message Not Received’ project which tested the hypothesis that culturally tailored and targeted messaging could improve seatbelt use in Birmingham’s Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities and in turn, reduce passenger casualty rates.

Further funding aims to improve seatbelt use in the UK’s Midlands

But the organisation said an acceleration of training was needed to avoid the potential shortfall of 16,000 qualified technicians currently predicted by 2032.

Electric vehicle-qualified technicians reach 39,000 in UK

Transport for New South Wales (NSW) has funded the publication of a new guide to designing and manufacturing motorcycle protective clothing.

New research on motorcycle protective gear will boost rider safety

The NHTSA has announced 16 members of a new Advisory Committee on Underride Protection, which will make recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on safety regulations related to underride crashes that have caused severe injury and death.

Drive to better protect passengers in crashes into the sides of...

To help high school students make safer driving choices ahead of graduation season, road safety speakers are travelling throughout northern B.C. to share their personal stories.

Road safety speakers talk to B.C. teens ahead of graduation season

This month, as part of a national distracted driving enforcement and awareness campaign, law enforcement agencies and traffic safety partners in Minnesota are teaming up to educate motorists, enforce the hands-free cell phone law and help stop other distracting behaviors.

Campaign targets distracted drivers

The Department of Transportation has rolled out the first-of-its-kind pilot program which has grant funding available to states and communities for projects including constructing wildlife crossings over or below busy roads, adding warning signs for drivers and acquiring mapping and tracking tools.

New program aims to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions in the US

The funding will pay for safety improvements such as re-designing junctions and improving signage and road markings to help reduce the risk of collisions and in turn reduce congestion, journey times and emissions.

Almost £50m to be spent improving 27 of the UK’s most...

The safety organisation - which has traditionally provided consumers with information on car safety - will expand to provide detailed information about the safety of heavy trucks via an innovative Truck Safe City and Highway rating scheme.

Euro NCAP announces new truck safety rating scheme

Researchers suggested the reason is because the vehicles’ tall front ends strike cyclists higher on their bodies.

Higher point of impact makes SUV crashes more dangerous for cyclists

The national research was conducted by Ipsos for Parachute, a Canadian charity dedicated to injury prevention and repeated a similar survey carried out two years ago.

More than half of Canadians call for road safety to be...

The initiative, now in its ninth year, is targeting drivers aged 18 to 34 who, according to NHTSA data, are more likely to die in distraction-affected crashes than any other age group.

Campaign targets distracted drivers

Along with strengthening laws and beefing up enforcement, safety officials should concentrate on leveraging friendships and family ties to inspire change, making drivers more aware of how serious a threat distraction represents and offering solutions to the common barriers that prevent them from simply ignoring their phones, the IIHS research has suggested.

Multifaceted approach could help end distracted driving

Lower speed limits introduced in Seattle has meant crashes were less likely to cause injuries, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown.

Reduced speed limits makes Seattle streets safer

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has announced the grants, which will pay to install bus stop arm cameras, to help change dangerous driving behaviors and protect students.

More than $1m in grants awarded to install school bus stop...

The Transport Accident Commission study has shown an increase in the social acceptability of all speeding behaviours, in particular driving 5km/h over in a 50 or 60 zone, and 10km/h over in a 100 zone.

Victorians more accepting of speeding than playing loud music, new study...

However, despite the risk, the organisation said many BC drivers continue to use electronic devices while driving. Since 2018, police have issued more than 140,000 distracted driving tickets.

ICBC urge drivers to avoid distractions behind the wheel

IIHS recently updated its longstanding moderate overlap front crash test to add a rear passenger dummy positioned behind the driver.

Rear passenger protection falls short in most midsize SUVs, according to...

The safety organisation said the mileage death rate last year also increased nearly 22 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

Vehicle deaths reach an estimated 46,000 on US roads in 2022

Proposals to introduce a two-year zero-tolerance on alcohol for all new Graziella Jost, Director of Projects at the ETSC said the plan - which would forbid drivers from drinking any alcohol before getting behind the for the first two years after getting their licences - as an “important measure to keep novice drivers safe.â€

EU proposes zero-tolerance on alcohol for all new drivers

Estimates by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveal that 16 to 21 per cent of all police-reported fatal vehicle crashes likely involve drowsy driving.

Asleep at the wheel: drivers unaware of how drowsy they really...

The new THINK! campaign, ‘Is pushing it worth it?’ is targeted at young male drivers, as statistics show male drivers aged 17 to 24 are four times more likely to be killed or seriously injured than drivers aged 25 or over.

New UK road safety campaign targets young male drivers on rural...

Every spring, Florida becomes a popular warm-weather destination for students and tourists but according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), March has also historically shown increased DUIs on the State’s roadways.

Never drive impaired campaign targets drivers in Florida

Speaking in a virtual Capitol Hill briefing this month, Mr Harkey said the organisation firmly believed in technology for vehicle safety but did not believe in the promise of technology to completely replace drivers and for the vehicle to assume all responsibility for vehicle operations.

Vehicle technology not a silver bullet for safety

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