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Now the Governors Highway Safety Authority (GHSA) has issued a new report with the aim of changing the social norm around distracted driving to make it completely unacceptable.

New study focuses on tackling distracted driving

The study, published by SWOV, the Institute for Road Safety Research in the Netherlands, examined the factors that influence changes in the longitudinal vehicle control when driving with ACC and LKS.

Advanced driver assistance systems ‘could contribute to reducing crash rates and...

The current standard requires child seats to meet performance criteria in a test simulating a 30-mph frontal impact.

Side-impact crash test to become standard for child car seats

Last year the NHTSA ordered reporting for crashes involving such vehiFirstsignalcles to allow it to identify potential safety issues and impacts resulting from automated vehicles being on public roads.

NHTSA releases data on safety performance of advanced vehicle technologies

A total of $2.4 million in grants is being made available to eligible community-based organisations to support initiatives that improve access to driving services, instructors and suitable vehicles.

Support for young people in regional Western Australia to gain their...

The appeal has come from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) as farmers and contractors have started cutting silage around the country.

Farmers and motorists in Ireland urged to share the road during...

A total of 47.9 million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles from home between June 30 to July 4 – including 42 million people by road.

Record number of road trips expected this Independence Day

The chances that a Virginia driver was going at least 10 mph over the speed limit rose a little more than 50 percent during March-June 2020, compared with the same period a year earlier, a new study from the IIHS shows. Federal data collected since then indicate that the increase in speeding and other risky driving behaviors continued throughout 2020 and 2021.

New study says risky driving has become the new normal

During the pilot on a rural road in Maryland, average speeds fell by nine percent and the odds that a vehicle on the road was speeding dropped by three-quarters. The effects largely faded once the measures were discontinued.

Multipronged approach to reduce speeding hailed a success

Drivers caught by the camera, being installed at the intersection of Rawson Road and Blaxcell Street, Guildford, will be issued with fines and demerit points.

Dangerous driving given the red light

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) said there had been a rise in regional fatalities, with an increase in pedestrian and motorcycle rider deaths, and the number of young people dying. Deaths in road users aged 18-25 almost double this time last year.

Campaign launched following rise in road deaths

Figures from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) show around two thirds of drivers and passengers killed on Victorian roads last year were travelling in vehicles aged more than ten years old.

Car buyers urged to ‘not overlook safety features’

Left-hand side and centreline flexible safety barriers have been installed along 21km of the Midland Highway between Buninyong and Clarendon as well as an additional overtaking lane in each direction.

Road safety improvements carried out on Victoria highway

Often cities and towns limit speeds around schools, hospitals and shopping areas but signs can often be concealed by branches or surrounded by a cluster of other signs.

New technology could remove the need for speed signs

The combination of immaturity and inexperience in teenagers makes driving especially risky and choosing a safe vehicle is key, said the IIHS, which publishes its list of recommended vehicles annually.

Safest cars for teens revealed

50 parents from the Kehachumchonlatkrabang school had training focusing on the importance of their children wearing helmets and making helmets fit correctly.

Road safety training for parents in Thailand aims to make children...

Jennifer Homendy said many life-saving technologies like collision-avoidance was not included in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.

NTSB says vehicle safety rating system is ‘failing’ consumers

The funding will pay for just under half of the $85.97m Rural Two-Lane Advancement And Management Plan (RAAMP) to add nearly 27 miles of 8-foot shoulders and asphalt resurfacing as well as more than six miles of roadway reconstruction in eight counties across Oklahoma.

US Department of Transportation announces $41.55m loan for Oklahoma rural road...

The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is behind the initiative which aims to articulate the problems faced by road users, by network managers and by the councils who could use pavements to generate new revenue.

Taskforce aims to map the future of the UK’s kerbsides

Now the ‘Click It or Ticket’ statewide seat belt campaign is underway until June 5 in a bid to stop “preventable” loss to families.

Click it or ticket campaign aims to protect Minnesota motorists

Last month, GHSA offered a preview of state and national pedestrian traffic deaths for the first six months of 2021 based on preliminary data reported by the State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.).

Pedestrian death rate reaches 40-year high across US

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) researchers partnered with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and GeoStabilization International to deploy their technology system along US Route 23 during May 23 -25.

Smart work zone technology trialled

Consumers surveyed told AAA they are more interested in improved vehicle safety systems (77%) versus self-driving cars (18%).

US drivers favour improved vehicle safety systems over self-driving cars

As the weather gets warmer, more people will be traveling Minnesota roads for vacation fun, family road trips and outdoor activities.

High intensity patrols to target deadliest driving behaviors, launches in Minnesota

The new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program aims to support communities to develop safety action plans and implement projects and strategies which reduce or eliminate road deaths and serious injuries.

$1 billion funding available for local communities to improve road safety

The appeal insists that removing fossil fuel burning vehicles from the road is imperative for Europe reaching its goal of net zero emissions by 2050, and to help avoid the worst impacts of climate change on people and the planet.

Ford joins appeal to the EU for 100% all-electric vehicle sales...

Under the voluntary commitment brokered by IIHS and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 12 out of 20 major automobile manufacturers equipped nearly all the light vehicles they produce for the U.S. market with AEB last year — well ahead of the September 2022 target.

IIHS eyes higher-speed test for automatic emergency braking

Campaign launches in British Columbia to slow down speeding summer drivers

Now the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has launched an awareness campaign with a road safety speaker and a paramedic travelling across northern B.C. talking to high school students about their experiences.

Road safety speakers talking to northern B.C. teens to prevent crashes

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a new report that analyzes the environmental impacts of zero-emission trucks (ZET).

New report highlights ‘marginal environmental benefits’ of zero-emission trucks

The organisation said nearly 80% of drivers want automakers to focus on improving fuel economy, while 76% want active driving assistance systems (ADAS), like automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control.

Vehicle safety features are a priority for car buyers

The Safe Travel in Local Streets Program has delivered safety improvements on local streets from 2019 to 2022, in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).

$46m road safety projects to make Victoria streets safer

Researchers from the University of Toronto and the University of Minnesota focused on Texas, where officials display messages for one week each month.

Highway death toll warning signs could increase crashes

To help reverse the trend young leaders from across the world are claiming their space in the global road safety agenda in preparation for a United Nations High-Level Meeting on Road Safety taking place in June 2022.

Road traffic accidents leading cause of death for young people

Researchers led by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that new drivers who get their license before 18 and are subject to mandatory driver education - including behind-the-wheel training and Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) restrictions - are less likely to crash than young drivers turned 18 who are exempt from such requirements.

Don’t assume youngest new drivers will have the highest crash rates,...

The target is part of the newly-released 2026 Road Safety Action Plan which outlines new road safety initiatives to reduce the road toll and underpins a Government commitment to spend an additional $250 million on road safety.

New action plan aims to halve NSW road deaths

To coincide with May’s Motorcycle and Bicycle 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.

Florida drivers reminded to safely share the road with vulnerable users

Motorists are urged to be extra careful while driving near schools, particularly near bus stops, school crossings and Kiss and Ride zones.

Motorists in NSW urged to slow down near schools

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said “a worryingly high” number of motorcyclists had been killed on the roads, including five in March alone and along with An Garda Síochána is appealing to motorists to be aware.

Appeal after ‘worryingly high number’ of motorcyclists killed on Irish roads...

The study from SWOV, the Institute for Road Safety Research in the Netherlands, evaluated the speed of drivers on roads with signs created by the late illustrator and writer of books for toddlers, Dick Bruna.

Children’s book illustrations help to slow speed on urban roads

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has made the appeal to coincide with the May 1 National Heatstroke Prevention Day.

Parents reminded to “Look Before You Lock”

The bill, which is comprised of 82 articles, also calls for ‘effective, inclusive and sustainable mobility of persons and goods, quality in road infrastructure and safer speeds’.

Mexican Senate passes bill to improve road safety

'Don't Get Me Wrong' by The Pretenders is one of the most dangerous driving songs, according to a new study which found music with a higher tempo is more likely to encourage poor driving.

The most dangerous songs to listen to when driving revealed

GHSA’s annual Spotlight on Highway Safety report offers the first look at state and national trends in 2021 pedestrian traffic deaths, based on preliminary data provided by State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO) in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.).

Rise in pedestrian deaths on US roads

The joint study, between Imperial College London and TRL, looked at more than 2000 collisions on UK roads and has identified how speed, direction and level of head protection have an impact on brain injury following a road traffic collision.

New study helps to identify crash victims most at risk of...

The campaign, aimed at increasing public safety and awareness around rail level crossings in the metropolitan area, had previously only happened in regional New South Wales.

Police operation aims to increase safety around rail level crossings in...

There has been 76 deaths on the State’s roads this year compared with 66 at the same time last year. This increase includes ten pedestrian fatalities, which is five more lives lost than this time last year and above the five-year average.

Plea issued to Victoria road users following rise in pedestrian fatalities

The Kidsafe survey of more than 9,200 cars found that nine out of ten child car restraints are either incorrectly installed or used, with 51 per cent needing an adjustment and 37 per cent requiring a full re-installation.

Nine out of ten Victorian kids at risk in the car

Australia’s most famous maths teacher Eddie Woo is the face of the Transport for New South Wales campaign and is using his love of numbers to explain the potentially devastating impact of speeding.

New campaign urges drivers in NSW to slow down

Running until 18 April 2022 and again over the Anzac Day long weekend, Operation Compass will also target fatigue and irresponsible behaviour behind the wheel such as mobile phone use.

Victorian drivers urged to make “smart decisions” on the road this...

The connected traffic light technology by Ford could offer clearer routes for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles and help reduce the risk of an accident caused by first responders driving through red lights.

Smart technology could make traffic lights turn green for emergency services

NHTSA’s U Drive. U Text. U Pay. high-visibility enforcement campaign is being held to coincide with April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Distracted driving campaign targets young US drivers

The ‘Put it Down, Focus on Driving’ initiative urges drivers to put their phones down and focus on the road. The campaign aims to educate Florida motorists on the importance of avoiding distracted driving and inform them of current laws against distracted driving.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month launches in Florida

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research shows that a “learn as you go” approach still leaves gaps in understanding when compared to another group of drivers who had a strong grasp of the technology, partially due to a brief intensive hands-on training session.

Practice doesn’t make perfect with new vehicle technology

The “Lebenswerte Städte durch angemessene Geschwindigkeiten” campaign, which can be roughly translated as “Liveable cities need reasonable speeds”, is calling on the federal government to change the law in order to let local authorities introduce 30 km/h speed limits more easily.

100 German cities want the right to set 30 km/h limits

Federal standards specify that seat belt reminders must include an audible signal that lasts for 4-8 seconds total and a visual alert that lasts at least 60 seconds whenever the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.

New IIHS seat belt reminder tests rate only two SUVs as...

Supported by GM, GHSA is expected to release the report this year, which will examine data collection and other distracted driving challenges, and identify actions that State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) and their partners can take to effectively address them.

New report aims to tackle distracted driving

However, the figure still represents almost 3,000 fewer deaths compared to the pre-pandemic period in 2019.

2021 EU road deaths remain well below pre-pandemic level

Under new laws introduced this month, people are breaking the law if they use a handheld mobile phone while driving for any use, including to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists or play games.

New UK mobile phone driving laws come into force

The organisation has made the recommendation in a new report after gathering data of casualties involving e-scooters, including riders and other road users.

Report calls for action on e-scooter misuse

The Government funding package for 2022/23 is being provided to help deliver commitments in the new Road Safety Framework which sets out a vision for Scotland to have the best road safety performance in the world by 2030 and an ambitious long-term goal where no one is seriously injured or killed on our roads by 2050.

Road safety in Scotland boosted by £17m

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána made the appeal after 26 percent of women in an online survey admitted to previously having worn the shoulder strap of their seat belt under their arm rather than on their shoulder.

Women urged to wear seat belts correctly

Consumer Protection invited more than 6,000 stakeholders to engage in consultation on reforms for the industry, which received 37 formal submissions and more than 400 survey responses from industry participants, consumers, insurers and government agencies.

Plans announced for reform of tow truck industry in Western Australia

The Safe System Approach is a proven way to reduce highway deaths and injuries by taking a holistic look at the entire roadway system, from planning to design to use -- making all roads safer for all roadway users.

U.S. local highway safety leaders urged to use Safe System Approach

The research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests these larger vehicles may not afford drivers as clear a view of people crossing the road.

SUVs and other larger vehicles more likely to hit pedestrians than...

The annual event encourages motorists to do their part to keep themselves and others safe by refreshing their knowledge of road rules.

New South Wales drivers urged to brush up on road rules

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) report examines the state of enforcement of speed limits and seat belt wearing, as well as rules on drink-driving and use of mobile devices at the wheel between 2010 and 2019 across Europe.

Progress on reducing European road deaths hampered by lack of enforcement

About 6,000 pieces of digital footage are being sent into police forces in England and Wales every month. The project will establish how dash cam footage can be utilised to contribute to road safety and provide guidance on the consistent handling of it.

UK project will explore how dash cam technology can boost road...

The ‘Always wear your safety gear. Belt up campaign’ uses scenarios involving a cricket player, firefighter, and a tradesperson to encourage the viewer to question their reluctance to wear a seat belt, highlighting that it is just as – if not more – risky than the examples presented.

Belt up safety campaign launched in Western Australia

In just over two months, 54 people have lost their lives on Victorian roads – compared to 44 in 2021. Regional deaths have also increased by 70 percent, with 34 lives lost compared to 20 this time last year.

Australian state sees spike in road deaths

Over 700 fast EV chargers will be installed on streets in Newham, Brent, and Redbridge to improve access for those without driveways or home chargers.

More than 700 new electric charge points to be installed in...

Vehicle owners can visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls and search for their vehicle and a red box will display at the top of the page if their vehicle has an open “do not drive” or a fire risk recall.

New U.S. tool launched to identify vehicles with recalls

The appeal follows a worrying start to the year with 37 people killed on the roads to date this year. This is an increase of 20 deaths, or 118 percent, compared to the same time last year.

St. Patrick’s Day road safety appeal launches in Ireland

However, with Holi associated with an increase in road crashes and fatalities in India, it’s important to take steps to put safety first.

Safe travel tips for Holi Spring festival

Researchers will explore how the technology can be used as a risk management tool. Telematics solutions work by providing feedback on a range of driver behaviours such as speeding and harsh braking and can be used to identify risky behaviours.

New study investigates how telematics can improve road safety

With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, the organization estimates damage caused by potholes cost drivers $26.5 billion last year alone.

Potholes cost American drivers $26.5 billion in 2021

Engineers are also testing intuitive sounds – bicycle bells, footsteps and vehicle noises – to warn drivers when other road users or pedestrians are nearby.

Smart driver alert technology trialled by Ford

For drivers, there are a few things to be aware of and some ACTIONS to take to stay safe:

Prepare for Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Yet, of drivers surveyed in the Ipsos poll, 93 percent said they consider it highly risky to text while driving and 84 percent believe it is highly risky to talk while holding a cell phone and driving.

Survey reveals 42 percent of drivers still use phone behind the...

Tailgating is a factor in around one in eight crashes on England’s motorways and major A roads, according to the organisation.

UK campaign launches to tackle tailgating

The pilot covers a small number of city centre streets where all petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, will incur a daily charge unless eligible for an exemption, while zero emission vehicles, such as electric cars, can enter the area for free.

First zero emission zone piloted in UK

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research found that while most drivers reduced their driving during the pandemic, four percent of drivers drove more and appeared to be riskier drivers than average.

“Riskier” drivers increased travel during the pandemic

A total of 65 models have earned the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award and another 36 models have been awarded the lower-tier TOP SAFETY PICK accolade.

IIHS announces top safety pick awards for 2022

The estimated number of police-reported crashes in 2020 decreased by 22 percent compared to 2019, and the estimated number of people injured declined by 17 percent. Yet, while crashes and traffic injuries decreased, fatal crashes increased by 6.8 percent. The fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled increased to 1.34, a 21 percent increase from 2019 and the highest since 2007.

U.S. traffic deaths highest since 2007

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) research also reveals that trust appears likely to wane as vehicles move into the secondhand market.

Trust in advanced driver assistance features “likely to wane” in secondhand...

Four cars are included in the latest phase of the #SaferCarsforIndia campaign, the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Honda Jazz, and the Honda City (4th Gen).

Global NCAP crash tests reach half century in India

Now, to increase awareness of car seat safety and reduce misuse rates, the RSA has launched a new voluntary Code of Practice for child car seat retailers.

More than half of child car seats incorrectly fitted in Ireland,...

The new rules allow companies to operate vehicles with elongated cabs and aerodynamic features fitted on the back, which help reduce fuel consumption.

Aerodynamic features permitted on Britain’s trucks

The 2022 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 300 locations on the national highway system.

Worst traffic bottlenecks for truckers in America revealed

Navigate to Safety: Roadmaps for Parents of Teen Drivers is a series of downloadable guides on everything from choosing the right vehicle to understanding state laws and setting appropriate rules.

New resource aims to reduce teen driver deaths

The Transport Accident Commission campaign highlights the shocking injuries that motorcycle riders could avoid by wearing their safety gear on every ride. It urges Victorian riders to wear protective clothing each time they get on their bike, no matter the distance or speeds travelled, the weather or the destination.

Spike in motorcycle deaths on Victoria roads

The aim is to provide a pathway to allow the removal of the Safety Driver and Test Assistant roles from an automated vehicle (AV) for remotely operated on-highway operations in the UK. The roadmap gives details of the actions required to achieve this and has been created for use by organisations in the industry, or for research purposes.

TRL develops roadmap for remote operation of connected vehicles

Change for Good Roads, a new initiative from charity Parachute, dedicated to injury prevention, brings together representatives from 17 organizations – from cycling groups to 880 Cities and CNIB – and aims to help create safe, active, healthy and sustainable urban roads across the country.

Canadian organizations team up to create safer roads

In all light conditions, crash rates for pedestrian crashes of all severities were 27 percent lower for vehicles equipped with pedestrian AEB than for unequipped vehicles and injury crash rates were 30 percent lower. However, when researchers looked only at pedestrian crashes that occurred at night on roads without streetlights, there was no difference in crash risk for vehicles with and without pedestrian AEB.

Study finds AEB systems are much less effective in the dark

The report by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) also found fatalities from hit-and-runs were also up by more than 18 percent last year, and serious bodily injuries from hit-and-runs were up 20 percent.

New data reveals worrying trend in hit-and-run crashes in Florida

The number of vehicles on the roads with varying levels of automation and driver assistance technologies is increasing and creates key questions for these groups including:

Rise in driver assisted technology raises questions for first responders

The NSC has praised the Department of Transportation’s commitment to a goal of zero roadway fatalities, focusing on using the Safe System approach to prevent crashes.

National Safety Council backs new road safety strategy

The organization says there have been “numerous instances” of drivers misusing the systems since their introduction, by watching videos, working, sleeping, or even climbing into the backseat.

Driver monitoring systems “not foolproof” says AAA

Details of the operator, driver, driver employment details, dates of travel, and the vehicle used need to be posted before the journey commences.

New EU driver posting declaration rules come into force

The projection is the highest number of fatalities during the first nine months of any year since 2006 and the highest percentage increase during the first nine months in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System’s history.

NHTSA data shows US traffic deaths continue to rise at record...

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