New law to protect cyclists in Ireland
A new law has made it an offence to “dangerously overtake” a cyclist in Ireland.
The new legislation, which came into force this month, will...
Texting and driving laws vary significantly between states
Drivers in the U.S. can be fined anything from $20 to $1,000 for texting while driving depending on the state they are in, according...
New campaign raises awareness of good driver vision and safe tires
A two-year collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by Michelin and Essilor to raise awareness of the importance of good vision...
Colorado enforcement campaign arrests 228 impaired drivers
A total of 228 drivers were arrested in Colorado during an annual Halloween enforcement campaign – 150 less than last year.
The Colorado Department of...
Safety chiefs call for all bicyclists to wear helmets
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for bicyclists across the U.S. to wear helmets in a bid to reduce the number of...
Fatigue and distraction warning systems to be mandatory on all new...
As of mid-2022, all new cars put on the EU market will have to be equipped with advanced safety systems, the European Council has...
Smartphones used instead of instructor for driving tests in India
Instructor-free driving tests conducted by a smartphone attached to the car’s windshield are being carried out in India as part of a Microsoft Research...
World first as electric gritter prepares for work on Scotland’s roads
A state-of-the-art fully electric gritter will be trialled on Scotland’s Forth Bridges this winter.
The Electra 100% Electric Gritter - thought to be the first...
Older drivers urged to address issues of discomfort early
Older drivers are changing their driving habits because of a lack of confidence or discomfort while behind the wheel, according to new research from...
