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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...

The plan, revealed in December, aims to ensure jobs in the trucking industry are good, safe, and sustainable, and attractive to the new generation of truck drivers who will remain in the industry over the long-term.

Action plan aims to strengthen US trucking workforce

The data, revealed at the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA’s) Annual Academic Lecture, also showed that vulnerable road users – pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists – accounted for over half of all serious injuries (54 percent).

Research: nine serious injuries for every fatality on Irish roads

INRIX Inc says its Signal Analytics is the industry’s first intersection analytics platform based “exclusively on anonymous connected vehicle data that directly measures the performance of all vehicle movements and all signalized intersections.”

Intersection analytics platform transforms management of traffic signals

The second Strategic Transport Projects Review makes 45 recommendations under six key themes which aim to make transport in Scotland more sustainable and support people to make better, more informed choices on how they travel.

Scottish Government publishes blueprint for future transport investment

The safeguards will be rated good, acceptable, marginal, or poor. To earn a good rating, systems will need to ensure that the driver’s eyes are directed at the road and their hands are either on the wheel or ready to grab it at all times. Escalating alerts and appropriate emergency procedures when the driver does not meet those conditions will also be required.

IIHS creates new ratings system for partially automated vehicles

In the third quarter of 2021, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 21 percent of new cars added to the BVRLA fleet, and the total number of BEVs on the fleet expected to grow a further 53 percent – from 137,000 to 210,000 – by the third quarter of this year.

Electric vehicles help leasing sector return to growth

The team is made up of 22 professional truck drivers from 13 companies and 17 states who have more than 564 years of experience and 45,774,455 miles of incident-free driving.

New trucking ambassadors fly the flag for safe driving

Road deaths declined for many years in the US until the last decade when progress plateaued, however the pandemic has seen fatalities rise.

US roadmap released to address surge in road traffic deaths

In the new Highway Code, the Department for Transport explains that:

The Highway Code is changing: brief guide to the new rules

The route map has been developed by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) and will now be the subject of a 12-week public consultation.

Scotland aims to cut car use by a fifth by 2030

The MEDIATOR project, which is coordinated by SWOV, the Institute for Road Safety Research in the Netherlands, changes between the two based on who is fittest to drive.

New project examines “fittest to drive” switch from driver to automation

While full-scale festivities may not go ahead in many parts of the world due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, it’s likely that the event, an official holiday in China, will still be celebrated by millions.

Driver safety tips for Lunar New Year

Over the past 14 years, ignition interlocks have stopped 3.78 million drunk driving attempts by a driver with at least a .08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The report notes that ignition interlocks are underutilized in states with weak laws or loopholes that allow drunk drivers to avoid them and has assigned a grade to each state based on their ignition interlock laws.

Ignition interlocks prevent 3.7 million drunk driving attempts in US

Commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, the net-zero by 2030 report sets out the scale of action required to move London towards a greener future.

London drivers could “pay per mile” to secure a green, clean...

The videos, which feature Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained, cover four technologies; rear automatic braking, blind spot intervention, lane keeping assistance and automatic high beams. There is also a four-part summary video discussing blind spot warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian automatic emergency braking.

Campaign launches to educate drivers on car safety features

By the middle of this year, the company intends to begin testing on roads in the state, which is favoured for autonomous driving due to the climate, traffic conditions and regulatory framework.

Volvo’s autonomous driving feature to debut in California

Drivers caught committing offences such as driving in a bus lane, making a banned turn, or parking illegally on the red route will be fined £160 instead of £130 from this week.

London drivers face increased fines for rule breaking

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has implemented the system which is available on 647 miles of New Jersey’s highways.

Truckers in New Jersey to benefit from real-time traffic alerts

Police data shows each year in the north central region, the number of crashes due to driving too fast for the conditions more than doubles in January compared to October as the weather worsens.

Drivers in British Columbia urged to adjust their driving for winter...

The company announced in 2020 it aims to be a zero-emission mobility platform by 2040.

New report reveals Uber’s aims to achieve zero emissions target

Public transport plummeted by 95 percent and is currently still significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, with buses at 70 percent of normal demand and Tubes at 55 percent.

London traffic costs the capital’s economy £5.1bn a year

Approval for the announcement was given by the secretary of state for transport.

Relaxation of EU drivers’ hours rules extended

This will include details of the operator, driver, driver employment details, dates of travel, and the vehicle used before the journey commences.

New EU rules for road haulage journeys

To qualify for either the TOP SAFETY PICK award or TOP SAFETY PICK+, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and must also be available with a front crash prevention system that earns advanced or superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

Tesla Model Y earns top IIHS safety award

January is Move Over Month Florida and the state’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are reminding all motorists of the Move Over law.

Florida drivers reminded of Move Over law

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released the study, which examines travel behaviour and road safety in Canada last year compared to the two previous years.

Study looks at Covid-19’s effect on road safety in Canada

Now the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)’s Division of Freight, Transit, and Heavy Vehicle Safety has developed and implemented a safety education and outreach program called “Sharing the Road with Trucks” which aims to teach new car drivers safe practices from the beginning to create a generation of drivers that know how to safely drive near a truck.

Teen drivers taught how to share the road with trucks

Last year 236 people lost their lives on Victorian roads compared with 211 in 2020. There were 117 deaths on metropolitan roads compared with 84 in 2020 and an increase in single vehicle fatal crashes from 33 to 46.

Year-on-year increase in roads deaths in Victoria, Australia

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) USA, in partnership with TIRF in Canada, has released: ‘Road Safety Monitor 2021: Alcohol impaired Driving and Covid-19 In the United States’.

New U.S. report: Pandemic effects on dangerous driving “alarming”

According to a statement, this will enhance the carriage capacity of two wheelers by 40-50 percent.

Indian government proposes 3-deck vehicles to transport 2-wheelers

The change is due to new government rules to help meet climate change and air quality targets. The tax changes will ensure that most users of red diesel use fuel taxed at the standard rate for diesel from April 2022, like motorists, which more fairly reflects the harmful impact of the emissions they produce.

New red diesel rules from April 2022

A total of 133 people died in 120 fatal road collisions in 2021 compared to 146 deaths in 135 fatal road collisions in 2020. This represents 13 fewer deaths or a 9 percent drop in road fatalities compared to last year. The figures were published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on 1 January 2022, following an analysis of provisional fatal collision reports by An Garda Síochána.

Ireland’s 2021 road deaths lowest in over 60 years

That number would likely be significantly higher if not for seat belts, which are estimated to save more than 310 lives over the same driving periods. In 2020, 90 percent of front seat passengers used seat belts. If 100 percent of seated occupants wear their seat belts, it’s estimated an additional 180 lives could be saved over the holidays.

NSC urges drivers to take safety personally this holiday season

The eight-seat Hyundai Staria people mover scored well across all areas of assessment, with full points awarded in the side impact test for both adult and child occupants, and for the driver in both the full width frontal and mobile progressive deformable barrier tests.

Staria and Staria-Load awarded maximum safety rating

The first trip was taken in London on 29 June 2012. The rider who takes the billionth trip will win Uber trips for the next ten years, and the driver will win a brand-new EV worth over £30,000.

Uber to celebrate one billion UK trips

A recent trial, which is part of Ford’s Self-Driving Research Programme, saw employees at the port load and access parcels directly to and from a simulated autonomous vehicle – without any assistance from a driver.

Ford teams up with DP World for autonomous vehicle research

The University of Sheffield, in partnership with the University of Greenwich, will use the funding to investigate ISA – an in-car technology that helps drivers remain within the speed limit.

Funding awarded to investigate new speed assistance technology

The new plan aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads by 50 percent over the next ten years.

Ireland road safety plans aims to cut deaths in half by...

The AAA is estimating that more than 109 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home between December 23 and January 2 — an increase of almost 34 percent from last year.

AAA estimates more than 109m Americans will travel for the holidays

The 2021 Global Traffic scorecard, published by INRIX Inc, which provides mobility analytics and connected car services, identified and ranked congestion and mobility trends in more than 1,000 cities, across 50 countries, as economic and social disruption continued due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 reduces traffic delays for American drivers

As part of the Destination Charging Across Victoria Program the Victoria Government is investing $5 million to install 141 electric vehicle fast-charging stations across the state.

EV fast-charging program launches in Victoria

An alcohol interlock works like an in-car breathalyser and became a mandatory sentence for many high-risk drunk drivers from 2018 in New Zealand.

NZ alcohol interlocks prevent almost 40,000 attempts to drive

From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight will need a standard international goods vehicle operator licence to transport goods in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

New rules announced for operators or users of vans that travel...

The survey found an increase in the use of “active transport”, with 60 percent of respondents reporting they walk to go somewhere at least once a week – up from 55 percent in 2019.

Research reveals Victorians’ road use is changing

Drivers over 75 are about four times as likely to die as middle-aged drivers when they’re involved in a side-impact crash and about three times as likely to die in a frontal crash, a previous IIHS study found.

Older drivers risk deadly crashes by driving “retirement vehicles”

Troopers, deputies, and police officers are participating in a statewide campaign through to New Year’s Eve looking for drivers who appear impaired, whether by alcohol or other substances.

Minnesota launches festive crackdown on impaired drivers

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