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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

The Ford Ranger, now retrofitted with automated driving capabilities, is entering the next trial phase on Dubbo streets.

Smart Ute trial to take to the roads in New South...

Being prepared is the key to staying safe on the roads during winter, including looking out for other road users who might not know how to handle their vehicles in bad weather.

Winter safe driving tips

The Transport Accident Commission campaign profiles six people who either work on the roads, or for emergency services, and highlights how their safety is at stake when people speed or drive dangerously past them.

New campaign highlights dangers of speed to roadside workers in Victoria

The overall best performer was the BMW iX3, graded as “very good”. The Ford Mustang Mach-E and the CUPRA Formentor achieved “good” gradings, the Polestar 2 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 were graded as “moderate”, while the Toyota Yaris and Opel Mokka-e received “entry” level systems.

Euro NCAP puts highway assist to the test

Traveling this holiday season? Millions are set to take to the roads this year, eager to spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, more people on the roads increases the potential for crashes.

Happy Holidays: Safe driving tips for drivers and families

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) analysis involved more than 2,000 professional truck drivers.

ATRI study looks at motivation for company and independent truck drivers

It has also published a new video on keeping vehicles ventilated, explaining how you can reduce the risk of transmitting the virus when using vehicles.

New guidance published on keeping vehicles ventilated

Between 2000 and 2018, the number of drug-related road traffic fatalities increased from 266 in 2000 to a high of 551 in 2018, while the number of fatigue-related road traffic fatalities rose from 138 in 2000 to 159 in 2004 before falling to a low of 81 in 2018.

Dangers of fatigue impairment highlighted in new report

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) initiative, “Be the reason they get home safe” launched to coincide with Victorians being able to travel anywhere in the state for the first time in a long time.

Victorians urged to be “extra vigilant” as COVID restrictions ease

The organization’s report “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking” reveals dead-head miles increased to 20.6 percent in 2020, annual operating miles decreased to 89,358 miles per truck, and fuel costs declined by nearly 20 percent to 30.8 cents per mile.

New research shows scale of COVID-19 on trucking

Phase II of the VIA Road Safety Education Programme will continue work to safeguard the next generation of vulnerable road users by empowering teachers to educate children aged between 10 and 18 years old on road safety.

AIP Foundation launches next phase of Thailand road safety programme

The GWM Ute has been assessed against ANCAP’s current and most stringent 2020-2022 test criteria and was shown to provide a high level of safety to occupants and other road users.

Five-star safety rating for latest GWM Utes

Since starting the initiative in 2018, the lab has tested 139 bike helmets with 73 achieving a 5 star rating and another 37 earning 4 stars.

Cyclists now have more options for a 5-star helmet

The organization says it wants to hear about any issue with vehicles that could be a safety defect, and says every complaint will be closely looked at.

NHTSA urges drivers to report vehicle safety issues

The £11m project will fund the ESSs to store energy in quiet periods, then provide rapid high-power charging at busy times.

UK motorway services to get giant battery packs for charging EVs

The recently launched SUV was tested in the most basic safety specification, fitted with two airbags, ABS brakes and ISOFIX anchorages. It also achieved a four-star rating for child occupant protection.

Five-star rating awarded in #SaferCarsForIndia test

The 13-year study followed almost 21,000 drivers aged 17-24 who received their licence in New South Wales between 2003-2004.

Study finds resilience training for young drivers reduces crash risk

The new #50by30 Road Safety Index compares the performance of local authorities across Great Britain. It shows how weak results over the last decade have led to avoidable deaths and injuries.

Calls for urgent action to get UK road safety back on...

In partnership with Uber, the GHSA has awarded grant funds and Uber ride credits to the Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New Mexico and Texas State Highway Safety Offices.

Grants handed out to deter impaired drivers this holiday season

The research used a new ATRI dataset of more than 600 cases resulting in either a settlement or verdict award of less than $1 million and provides insight into key crash characteristics and litigation factors that contribute to substantial payments to plaintiffs.

New study looks at impact of verdicts and settlements on trucking...

More than 21,400 people may have died on the roads through the first six months of 2021, a 16 percent increase from the previous year, according to the NSC.

NSC warns 500 people could die on U.S. roads over Thanksgiving

The study looks at various infrastructure elements including urban versus rural areas, network route choice, roundabouts, road sections and intersections.

New report examines cycling infrastructure’s effect on bicycle crashes

Speaking at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Spear also testified on how the trucking industry is responding to ongoing supply challenges caused by a multitude of global factors and detailed specific keys for Congress to help unlock bottlenecks throughout the supply chain.

Infrastructure and workforce remain trucking’s main focus

It is already illegal to text or make a phone call (other than in an emergency) using a hand-held device while driving. Next year, laws will go further to ban drivers from using their phones to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists or play games.

Any hand-held mobile phone use while driving to be illegal in...

To keep you and your family safe on the roads this Thanksgiving holiday, eDriving is sharing the following safety tips:

Thanksgiving safety tips for drivers and families

The “Engine Off, Every Stop” campaign features posters, bus rears, and billboards on roadside sites and petrol stations across the capital and is led by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council, and funded by the Mayor of London.

London drivers urged to switch off engines to improve air quality

The figure brings travel volumes within five percent of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely recovering from its dramatic fall during the pandemic. 90 percent of people are expected to travel by car as their preferred mode of transport this year.

Thanksgiving travel almost back to pre-pandemic levels

The ADR specifies that AEB systems must be fitted on newly-introduced vehicle models from March 2023, and all models on sale in Australia from March 2025.

AEB technology to become mandatory on new cars in Australia

Increased demand for freight, pandemic-related challenges from early retirements, closed driving schools and DMVs, as well as other pressures, are said to be pushing up demand for drivers and subsequently the shortage.

US truck driver shortage reaches all-time high

From October to December, poorer driving conditions and fewer hours of daylight, coupled with the annual breeding season for red, sika and fallow deer make this a high-risk time of year.

Drivers urged to be deer aware this Autumn

The Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 and TUCSON and the Toyota Yaris Cross all achieved a top rating of five stars, while the new Hyundai BAYON was awarded four stars.

Five-star NCAP ratings for Ford, Hyundai and Toyota

Public health guidelines for international travelers to the US who are fully vaccinated will ease in early November, helping to connect family and friends.

Drivers urged to pack patience this holiday season

The American Transportation Research Institute study also highlights driver compensation, lawsuit abuse reform, truck parking and, for the first time, the shortage of diesel technicians as key areas of concern in its 17th annual Top Industry Issues report.

Driver shortage tops list of industry concerns

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s annual survey of traffic safety culture saw a decline in unsafe driving habits like running red lights, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol in the past three years.

AAA publishes annual traffic safety culture survey

It marks the largest six month increase ever recorded by the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s fatality analysis reporting system’s history.

Rise in vehicle crash deaths in 2021 is a crisis: NHTSA

In the first tests of 2020-21 vehicles, only one out of 20 small SUVs, the 2021 Mazda CX-5, earns a good rating.

Small SUVs struggle in new, tougher side test

The goal of the annual campaign is to reduce the number of drivers who drive while tired. Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week observed in United States

This year’s theme is “Road Safety Heroes” to pay tribute to the work of road safety campaigners, professionals, individuals and organisations across the country, providing a platform to speak up about how we can all play a part in making journeys safer for everyone.

UK Road Safety Week: 15-21 November 2021

There are many potential reasons for this, including drivers not being used to traveling home in the dark during rush hour, hindered night vision, headlight glare, and FATIGUE.

End of DST driver safety tips

eDriving’s Chief Insurance & Risk Officer, Jim Noble, and Director of eDriving University, Denise Murroni, will be joined by former Nestlé executive and Risk Management expert, Andrew Bradley, to discuss the driving techniques that not only reduce crash risk but environmental impact, as well. You’ll also hear how #travel choices affect both #safety and #sustainability, and the significance of vehicle selection, fuel, and maintenance.

eDriving hosts eco-driving webinar

Globally, over 3,500 people die every day on the roads, which amounts to nearly 1.3 million preventable deaths and an estimated 50 million injuries each year – making it the leading killer of children and young people worldwide. If nothing changes, road crashes are set to cause a further estimated 13 million deaths and 500 million injuries during the next decade, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 launched

The new zone covers up to, but not including, the North Circular and South Circular roads and is the largest zone of its kind in Europe.

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone expands

While COVID-19 travel restrictions have only just lifted in India, large-scale festivities are set to return, albeit cautiously. Whatever your plans, please refer to the latest government advice before travelling, as rules could change at short notice.

Ten safe driving tips for Diwali holiday season

Halloween driver safety tips

Halloween driver safety tips

The AAA simulated rainfall and found that test vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking traveling at 35 mph collided with a stopped vehicle one third (33 percent) of the time. Lane keeping assistance didn’t fare any better with test vehicles departing their lane 69 percent of the time.

AAA: Vehicle safety systems may be affected by rain

The 2022 models represent approximately 86 percent of the new vehicle fleet, helping consumers make purchasing decisions about the vehicles that fit the needs of their families.

NHTSA announces new vehicle models to be tested for 5-Star program

Google has announced that, thanks to AI and insights from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), eco-friendly routing is rolling out now in the U.S. on Android and iOS, with plans to expand to Europe and beyond in 2022. Now, in addition to showing the fastest route, Google Maps will also display the one that’s most fuel-efficient.

Google announces sustainability update to Maps

According to TyreSafe, an estimated one-in-five drivers have never checked the tread on their tyres, rising to one-in-three among young drivers. Checking and maintaining tyres not only reduces the risk of a crash, but also reduces the cost of driving as underinflated tyres will wear quicker and cause the vehicle to use more fuel.

One in five of Britain’s drivers have never checked tyre tread

Throughout the pandemic, many people across England took up cycling as the benefits of fresh air and sustainable travel became even more evident during the months of lockdown.

London workers encouraged to take up free cycle training

The aim of "Slow Down Day”, held in the lead up to the October Bank Holiday weekend, is to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, to increase compliance with speed limits and act as a deterrent to driving at excessive or inappropriate speed. The overall objective is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on Ireland’s roads.

24-hour “Slow Down” enforcement takes place in Ireland

The Helmet Inspection Company comprises a team of academics and engineers in the field of non-destructive testing, specifically in composite materials.

Helmet scan launched to detect accidental damage

Transport for London (TfL) is urging drivers to use its online checker to make sure they don’t get caught out when the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expands on 25 October.

Drivers reminded of Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion in London

Night-time crash rates per mile are nearly 20 percent lower for vehicles with headlights that earn a good rating in the IIHS evaluation, compared with those with poor-rated headlights, the study found.

Research shows IIHS headlight rating program is reducing crashes at night

The Victorian Government will conduct research on a prototype vehicle fitted with passive alcohol sensor (PAS) technology that can automatically analyse a driver’s breath for alcohol.

New drink driving technology unveiled in Victoria

The coalition aims to accelerate national efforts to implement short- and long-term interventions that will promote attentive driving and eliminate distracted driving fatalities and injuries.

Virginia Tech joins new National Distracted Driving coalition

Millions of teens are learning to drive at an especially difficult time – amid a pandemic-fueled boom in risky and dangerous driving on U.S. roads

Tips issued for U.S. parents during Teen Driver Safety Week

The organisation has spoken out as Auckland Transport (AT) launches a consultation on proposals for speed limit changes on 600 kilometres of roads in the city.

AA says speed limit changes in Auckland must make sense

Statistics from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) show that about 80 percent of people killed on roads in regional Victoria in 2020 were within a 30km radius of their home and dispels the myth that people dying in fatal are predominantly visitors or people unfamiliar with the roads they’re traveling on.

Local people most likely to be killed on Victoria’s roads

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), driver fatigue may be a contributory factor in up to 20 percent of road crashes, and up to one quarter of fatal and serious accidents.

Ford teams up with neuroscientists to detect fatigued and distracted drivers

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and public safety partners across the state, have joined forces this month to remind drivers and pedestrians that staying safe on Florida’s roadways is a shared responsibility.

Safety plea to Florida road users during National Pedestrian Safety Month

A team of traffic signal engineers will analyse, monitor, and re-time hundreds of traffic lights to optimise traffic flow and improve safety.

Traffic light streamlining to optimise traffic flow in Melbourne

The study, published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, showed access to pediatric trauma care is highly variable across the U.S.

Study links rate of child traffic deaths with pediatric trauma care

The “RoadSafe” concept uses data from sources including connected vehicles, roadside sensors and collision reports to pinpoint where there is a higher chance of traffic incidents occurring.

New Ford technology shows level of risk on UK roads

The announcement, made as the UK prepares to host the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, follows on from TfL recently making its entire bus fleet compliant with strict Euro VI emission standards – the same standards as the Ultra Low Emission Zone.

All new London buses to be zero-emission

The Road to Zero Report Card measures progress against the vital criteria of battery electric vehicle (BEV) supply, demand, and infrastructure.

Mixed picture in drive to decarbonise UK roads

In 2020, 105 unbelted motorists died, the highest since 2014 when there were 106. Already between January 1 and September 8, 2021, preliminary reports show 68 unbelted motorists died on Minnesota roads compared with 65 this time last year.

Minnesota campaign tackles rise in unbelted traffic deaths

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading killer of children, and the latest research from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that nearly half (46 percent) of car seats are misused.

Child Passenger Safety Week taking place across U.S.

According to the HSE, expansion in the so-called “gig economy” and the increasing use of personal vehicles for work purposes – the grey fleet – has created some confusion over where responsibility for legal compliance lies.

Grey fleet increase prompts new HSE guidance

A total of 33 existing rules have been amended and two new rules introduced, with a number of amendments made to the additional information annexes.

Changes announced to UK Highway Code: driving on smart motorways

The annual survey, by the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, asks stakeholders to rank the main issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue.

Truckers urged to complete annual survey

The money has been pledged after the Minister of Transport acknowledged in a National Land Transport funding announcement that the Government was concerned about roads deteriorating.

Road maintenance funding pledge for New Zealand

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 12-18, provides the trucking industry an opportunity to formally recognize the efforts of professional truck drivers. State trucking associations, industry suppliers, law enforcement, and motor carriers across the nation are set to host appreciation events for the men and women who safely deliver 72.5 percent of the country's total freight tonnage.

Truck driver efforts recognized in U.S.

The annual UK-wide campaign is backed by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, road safety organisations and British businesses.

Project EDWARD taking place across UK

To help organisations reduce ‘at-work’ driver risk, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Department for Transport have worked with stakeholders to create new ‘Driving and riding safely for work’ webpages.

New guidance on driving and riding safely for work

Taking place 15-21 November across the UK, this year’s theme will be ROAD SAFETY HEROES - celebrating the heroic work of the emergency services and road safety professionals across the UK. Brake will also use the theme to show organisations, schools and families how they can all play a part in making journeys safer for everyone.

UK Road Safety Week registration open

Car Seats Colorado and the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) have introduced the new three-dimensional height chart so parents know when the time is right for their child to move into a new car or booster seat.

Child car seat campaign launches in Colorado

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has issued the warning which it says is fueled by a shortage of new vehicles for sale.

Warning issued over rise of stolen vehicles advertised for sale

Companies questioned in the survey by Ipsos Mori, said they expect an average of 38 percent of employees within their companies to be travelling for business, compared with 40 percent before the pandemic. Only one percent said no employees would be travelling for business after the pandemic.

New study highlights Covid-19 impact on UK business travel

The report, Law Enforcement, First Responder and Crash Investigation Preparation for Automated Vehicle Technology, looks at the current and projected state of automated vehicle technologies.

Report examines how first responders should handle automated vehicles

Drivers are asked to provide input through an online data collection form that measures what job-related factors contributed to becoming an owner-operator, independent contractor, or company driver and whether those expectations have been met.

U.S. study examines driver employment choices

This year’s holiday fatality estimate is 19 percent higher than the 2020 Labor Day estimate of 390. This follows a year with increased motor vehicle fatality rates across the country. To help reduce risk, the NSC is urging all Americans to proactively maintain the condition of their vehicles and practice safe driving.

“Put safety first” Labor Day message issued

The publication - which comes as pupils return to school for the start of the new academic year - provides information and tools to help schools develop and implement a road safety action plan to reduce the risk of incidents occurring during the commute to and from school.

New guidelines for road safety around schools in Ireland

The Labor Day holiday is already notorious for impaired driving. Data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has revealed that, in 2019, nearly half of the drivers aged 18-34 killed in motor vehicle crashes had a BAC of 0.08 or higher.

Crackdown on impaired drivers during Labor Day weekend

The ATRI has released the results of its Phase 1 Beta Test of its Younger Driver Assessment Tool which it says “showed promise” in differentiating safer drivers from less safe drivers.

New tool could identify safe younger truck drivers

The Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital looked at drivers and non-drivers – including passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists – and total deaths involved in passenger vehicle crashes from 1999 through 2016 in 50 U.S. states, along with the presence and characteristics of cellphone use laws.

Hands-free cellphone laws cut driver deaths, U.S. study finds

LED tactile pavings are being installed at some pedestrian crossings and trials of glow-in-the-dark line marking and signage, and high reflectivity paint is also being rolled out at locations across the state.

New technologies trialled to reduce road deaths and injuries in Victoria

As summer ends, the AAA predicts travel volumes around Labor Day will remain high but with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases attributed to the delta variant the organization is reminding travelers of the importance of remaining informed and being flexible as policies and guidelines continue to evolve.

Americans are returning to travel, says AAA

Last year, Florida saw a 30 percent decrease in children involved in crashes but a 32 percent increase in child fatalities from crashes, when compared to 2019.

Florida drivers urged to play their part in child road safety

Analysis of Transport Accident Commission data has revealed that, in 2020 alone, 146 (71 percent) road deaths involved a basic error, like driving too fast for the conditions, taking a corner too wide or getting distracted, as opposed to high-risk behaviours such as speeding, drink-driving and drug-driving.

Almost three quarters of Victoria’s road deaths caused by “simple mistake”

Road deaths have been a leading killer in the United States for decades. NSC estimates 42,060 people lost their lives in motor vehicle incidents in 2020 – the highest in more than a decade.

National Safety Council backs resolution for zero road deaths in U.S....

The pilots focus on making public transport easier to use and encouraging people away from single-occupancy car trips by providing digital access to travel information, to help them be better informed about different ways to plan, undertake and pay for journeys.

Funding for pilot projects to boost public transport in Scotland

Of 2,100 drivers surveyed, a third (33 percent) said the limit should be reduced to 60mph in the wet, while 7 percent think it should be cut to 65mph. Seventeen percent of drivers would like an even lower limit of 55mph or even 50mph, while 14 percent would like to see the limit cut but are not sure by how much.

Majority of UK drivers support “wet weather” motorway speed limit

A provisional review of progress in road safety published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána shows that from 1 January to 15 July, 2021, 65 people died in 60 collisions – a 12 percent reduction in collisions and 12 percent less deaths compared to provisional Garda data for the same period in 2020.

More than 80% of road deaths in Ireland occur on rural...

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said around 1,000 permanent static signs will supplement messaging on the existing 360 variable message signs and a comprehensive advertising campaign.

New speed camera warning signs rolled out across NSW

Ford Motor Company Fund and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is awarding the grants to State Highway Safety Offices in Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, New York, Tennessee and Utah.

Grants awarded to combat teen speeding

The Scottish Government has confirmed the timetable for the rollout of the scheme, delivered in partnership with the Improvement Service, the National Entitlement Card Programme Office and Young Scot.

Free bus travel for under 22s in Scotland

The Road Safety Trust, dedicated to achieving zero deaths and serious injuries on UK roads, will open its Small Grants Programme for applications on 9 September 2021 for five weeks.

Funding call for UK road safety projects

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