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Throughout the week, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial vehicles throughout North America.

Commercial vehicle Brake Safety Week launches across US

Nokian, the Finnish manufacturers behind the tires, say they will combine sensor-equipped smart tires with a mobile application that records the sensor data keeping the user informed.

Tires set to join the digital revolution

A freedom of information request by Brake showed 11,953 new drivers had their licence revoked after reaching six penalty points within two years of passing their driving test, with 17-24 year olds making up 62 percent of that total.

Every day, 33 new drivers have licences revoked in UK

The National Safety Council (NSC) says 40 children have died of pediatric vehicular heatstroke in 2019. The figure follows 53 deaths in 2018 – the worst record to date.

US hot car child fatalities surpass annual average

Following a positive response to a public consultation, the new speed limit will come into force on all of its roads in the Congestion Charge Zone by early 2020.

Plans for central London 20mph speed limit given green light

The annual campaign is led by the European Traffic Police Network, TISPOL, and aims to achieve no deaths on the roads of Europe on this day.

Drivers urged to make the pledge for safer driving for project...

Minister of State for the Future of Transport Minister, George Freeman, opened the Autonomous Village, a self-driving vehicle test facility at Millbrook-Culham.

New self-driving car “test village†opens in UK

The 2019 Used Car Safety Ratings assessed more than eight million real-life crashes in 300 models to calculate how well each vehicle protects its driver from death or serious injury.

Choosing the right used car could “save your life,†say RAC

The non-profit organisation has launched a 30-second public safety announcement on its Vietnamese Facebook fanpage on the importance of safe driving behavior and helmet use as part of its Safety Delivered program.

Parents in Vietnam urged to enforce helmet wearing

Maintenance crews will be performing the perennial task for the remainder of the summer and into the coming fall months, with large mowing equipment being used to manage and cut high grass and other plants that grow along the sides of the roads.

Motorists in Colorado told to slow down for mowing operations

The data, published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS), is an annual summary of traffic crashes describing how, why and where crashes occurred and who was involved. The information guides future traffic safety initiatives.

Traffic deaths in Minnesota up six percent

Extra lanes and new technology on the M6 in Cheshire have resulted in an estimated 30 percent reduction in collisions along the route.

UK motorway improvements improve traffic flow and reduce collisions

The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued new guidance to councils in England on Blue Badge parking permit eligibility, along with a new online eligibility checker to make the scheme clearer for people before they apply.

England’s Blue Badge scheme extended to include hidden disabilities

The figures show that in 2017, the latest full year statistics are available, there were 220 fatal crashes where alcohol was a factor – no change from the previous year.

Latest UK drink-drive figures show “little progressâ€

The estimate is the lowest the Council has issued for the three-day Labor Day holiday period since 2015, mirroring an overall national trend that shows fatalities are down three percent through the first six months of 2019 compared with the same time frame last year.

Almost 400 deaths predicted on US roads during Labor Day weekend

The campaign, which coincides with the start of the riding season, is led by the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee (MSAC). Riders are encouraged to take a refresher course and have their motorbikes professionally serviced.

Motorcyclists urged to be “ride readyâ€

The figures from the DVLA, obtained through a freedom of information request from Brake, the road safety charity, showed that in the past four years, there have been 5,181 repeat drink-drive offenders, including 4,879 who were caught twice, 275 drivers who were caught three times and one driver who was caught six times in the same period.

UK road safety charity calls for tougher penalties for drink-drivers

Allstate standardizes the rankings between states so that drivers in densely populated areas and their counterparts in smaller cities can be compared fairly.

New report reveals US state with safest drivers

Between January and June of this year, an estimated 18,580 people died on US roadways. That’s a slight decrease from the estimate of 19,060 during the same period last year.

NSC estimates that road deaths could dip below 40,000 this year

Tragically, this particular holiday has become associated with drunk driving – over the 2017 Labor Day holiday period 44 percent of traffic fatalities involved drivers who had been drinking.

Safe driving tips for drivers & families this Labor Day

Around 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the event and, with a large number of motorcyclists expected, Highways England will be inside Silverstone with partners from the emergency services to promote key safety messages.

Warning issued to MotoGP visitors

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed an update to existing regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers following a public consultation held last year.

Hours of service changes proposed in US

The message comes from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as it launches its latest campaign aimed at increasing seat belt compliance across Ireland, particularly among rear seat passengers.

Campaigners say not wearing a rear seat belt is selfish

That is one of the startling facts being highlighted by the Road Safety Commission’s (RSC) new Distance of Distraction community education campaign.

Motorists warned of the “distance†of driver distraction

With the summer holidays drawing to a close, Car Seats Colorado, a partnership of the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol, is providing a quick checklist to keep kids safe and avoid serious injury in a crash.

Parents reminded about car seat safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has joined forces with safety partners to launch the 2019 national impaired-driving high-visibility enforcement campaign which runs through to the Labor Day holiday weekend – one of the deadliest times on US roads.

“Drive sober†national road safety campaign launches across US

According to the study, cyclists on street-level protected bike lanes were more likely to suffer an injury than those riding on a conventional bike lane.

Study says cyclists more prone to injury on protected bike lanes

Researchers worked with the National Safety Council (NSC), commercial motor vehicle insurance company Travelers and state trucking associations to identify nine carriers that experienced significant improvements in safety, including those once classified as “high risk†by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Report: Trucking companies need “comprehensive approach†to safety

The FTA says that efficient logistics is vital to keep Britain trading, directly having an impact on more than seven million people employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. 

FTA expresses concern following leak of “No Deal†report

As part of “The Heat Is On†campaign, The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law agencies are conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement until the beginning of September.

Traffic safety event rolls out Colorado

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is behind the new scheme which follows on from its recently launched distracted driving campaign. Promotional videos feature the comedy duo activating the function on their own phones, and having fun creating their own personalised “Do Not Disturb†auto-response messages throughout.

Comedy duo support new initiative against driver distraction

In a new report the Transport Committee said using mobile phones while driving is dangerous, with potentially “catastrophic consequences†and cites evidence showing that using a hands-free phone creates the same risks of crashing.

MPs in UK call for hands-free driving ban

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) researchers looked at injury measures from more than 400 frontal crash tests it performed as part of its vehicle ratings program to see if injuries were less likely in vehicles with knee airbags.

Study finds little benefit from knee airbag safety features

The program, that involves school-based educational campaigns and helmet distribution programming in primary schools, has reported an increase in the average helmet wearing rate from 40.6 percent to 82.2 percent at four schools in Nha Be district that are new to the program.

AIP Foundation progress report sees increase in helmet wearing rates

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is educating the public on all aspects of child safety in and around vehicles as part of the campaign.

Motorists in Florida urged to slow down in school zones

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released a white paper discussing strategies for delivering safety messages to the public and preparing the criminal justice system as AVs take the road.

Automated vehicles need to “win the public’s trust,†report says

The Tasmanian State Government’s proposed “Slow Down Move Over†legislation – set to be introduced this year – will mean drivers must travel at no more than 40km/h when driving in the same direction as stationary emergency response vehicles with flashing lights.

Calls for new Tasmanian road rules to include tow truck drivers

Figures from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show both vehicles have claim rates for theft more than five times the average for 2016-18 models, as does the Infiniti Q50.

Dodge cars top list of most stolen vehicles

The hands-free cell phone bill became law in the State this month in a bid to reduce fatalities and injuries on Minnesota roads.

New hands-free driving law now in force in Minnesota

Drivers will see new technologies in action ahead of the Government’s $600 million M4 Smart Motorway project’s completion in 2020.

Smart Motorway project put to the test

The call by ten charities follows the recent Road Safety Statement from the Department for Transport which sets out the UK Government’s road safety action plan. Campaigners say that, among the 74 actions, there is little focus on reducing speeds in built-up areas despite research showing casualties in such areas are reduced by up to two-fifths when vehicle speeds are kept to 20mph or below.

Calls to reduce speed limit to 20mph in built-up areas

The plea comes from The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) as part of Back to School Safety Month.

Traffic safety plea issued as pupils return to school

In October 2019 the first phase of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) begins, which will see HGVs over 12 tonnes entering or operating in Greater London requiring a free safety permit.

New HGV safety scheme alone “will not achieve zero vehicular harmâ€...

Created by the Federal Highway Administration, National Stop on Red Week aims to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes.

National red-light running campaign returns for 2019

With 67 percent of those travelling to away games saying they get there by car, Highways England is reminding football fans to carry out simple vehicle checks and to remember the basic rules of motorway driving to stay safe.

Football fans urged to play it safe during new season

Released by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the report reveals that WA has the highest road fatality rate of any State in the country.

Report reveals Western Australia has highest road fatality rate

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies completed a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period from July 15 to 21 focusing on the rural areas of Colorado, where seat belt use is the lowest.

Rural “click it or ticket†seat belt enforcement cites 775 drivers

Forty-two percent of drivers with LKA stated they “frequently†or “sometimes†use video chat while driving compared to 20 percent who engaged in the risky behavior without the advanced technology. Half of all respondents said they would be willing to take their eyes off the road for less than five seconds to focus on another task while driving on an open highway at 65 mph.

Drivers with advanced vehicle safety tech are engaging in more risky...

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety partnered with researchers from the University of Utah to test visual and cognitive demands of infotainment systems in six 2018 vehicles and found older drivers (ages 55-75) removed their eyes and attention from the road for more than eight seconds longer than younger drivers (ages 21-36) when performing simple tasks like programming navigation or tuning the radio.

Older drivers more at risk of distraction when using in-vehicle technology,...

The report, by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line, based on a survey of more than 1,037 drivers, revealed that seven in 10 felt that roads were more dangerous now than they were in 2014 and many believed speeding drivers and mobile phone use behind the wheel had increased while police car presence had declined.

Seven in ten drivers say roads are more dangerous now than...

In 2018, there were 25,484 seriously injured casualties in reported crashes.

UK Government publishes 2018 road casualty figures

The researchers used the staggered roll-out dates from Uber and Lyft to review the eight quarters before and after ride-hailing adoption in large US cities from 2001 to 2016—analyzing traffic volume, transportation choices and incidents to arrive at their conclusion.

University study links ride-hailing services with increased traffic deaths

Researchers found the number of crashes at two-lane roundabouts decreased on average nine percent per year, while the odds that a crash involved a serious injury decreased by nearly one-third annually.

Safety at two-lane roundabouts improves over time

When white road markings need to be removed, for example when road layouts change, the original lines can sometimes still appear as faint or “ghost†marks. The problem is worse in bright sunshine.

Plans unveiled to remove confusing “ghost†road markings

Currently motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death among US teenagers, with failure to pay proper attention to the road being the primary contributor.

Study investigates link between age and distracted driving

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requested comments on a possible pilot program to allow 18- to 20-year-old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce.

IIHS calls for more research into crash risk of young truck...

The plan outlines proposals for a new road safety strategy for New Zealand, to replace Safer Journeys, the current road safety strategy which expires at the end of this year. It also sets out a preliminary set of actions under the new strategy.

NZ Government invites feedback on new road safety strategy

Dolese Bros. Co. and Tulsa County Library were awarded “Exemplary Distinction†for making traffic safety a priority for employees both at work and at home. Five other employers were highlighted in Award and Honorable Mention categories.

Employers recognized for making traffic safety a priority

Every year more than 5,000 motorcyclists are killed in crashes on US roads with many of the tragedies attributed to a motor vehicle driver not seeing the motorcyclists.

Bikers reluctant to wear high-visibility clothing

Approximately 13.4m separate summer getaway trips are expected to take place over the weekend, the highest number in five years and 4m more than in 2018, according to a study by the RAC and INRIX.*

UK drivers warned of Frantic Friday

The NTSB announced the 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List in February, detailing 267 open safety recommendations that if implemented, could help prevent incidents, and the injuries and fatalities caused by those incidents.

NTSB publishes updated list of transportation safety recommendations

Throughout the week law enforcement will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in dangerous driver behaviors.

Operation Safe Driver Week underway in US

With more breakdowns on motorways and major A-roads in July and August than any other month, Highways England has teamed up with other organisations to call on drivers to check their vehicles in advance to avoid breaking down.

Highways England advises drivers to check vehicles to avoid summer breakdowns

Under the SLOMO (Slow Down, Move Over) law motorists must reduce their speed to 40 km/h when approaching stationary emergency vehicles that have blue or red lights flashing at an incident.

Motorists urged to slow down and move over to protect roadside...

Being aware of seasonal driving hazards and knowing how to manage summer-specific risks will help you and your family stay safe whatever your travel plans.

Summer safety travel tips

While the car industry invests billions into the development of self-driving cars, 70 percent of drivers questioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart said they would not feel safe travelling in one.

Motor industry has “big job†in convincing drivers of safety of...

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal UK driving licences, including Northern Ireland, will no longer be valid in Ireland.

Drivers in Ireland urged to exchange UK driving licences before Brexit

The report found that business leaders are not performing checks on employees who drive their personal cars (“Grey Fleetâ€) for work purposes. Three in five leaders (60 percent) stated they were unsure if any or how many employees use their own car to drive for work purposes.

Study: C-Suite executives are putting employees who drive for work at...

Shot amid breathtaking scenery and accompanied by dramatic music, the video highlights potential hazards such as stationary cars and blind bends, and provides advice specific to group-riding, such as “ride at your own paceâ€.

Safety video provides tips for group riding

Officers will conduct alcohol blitz roadblocks every weekend throughout the Western Cape. In addition, Random Breath Testing (RBT) operations will see motorists stopped and tested.

Western Cape campaign aims to curb drinking and driving

Preliminary reports by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) show 113 motorists died on Minnesota roads in 2018 in speed-related crashes, the first time the figure has risen above 100 since 2008.

Minnesota speed-related traffic deaths highest in ten years

A Department for Transport study looking at the change said there was a possible “statistically significant†improvement to road safety and suggests it has saved businesses millions of pounds a year.

HGV speed limit change has “potentially improved road safetyâ€

The RAC is urging road users to pay extra attention to their surroundings after new figures reveal 11 pedestrians were killed on roads in the state between January and May this year – up from six fatalities over the same period last year.

Rise in pedestrian deaths on Western Australian roads

For the study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) interviewed specialized driving instructors who have worked specifically with young autistic drivers. It found adolescents with autism need the support of their parents or guardians to prioritize independence so that they are prepared for learning to drive.

Parental support is key when teens with autism learn to drive

The annual award is presented to a European country that has demonstrated continued progress on road safety combined with a strategic approach to tackling the problem across government.

Ireland presented with EU safety award after reducing road deaths

From 2002-2007 the average age increased by 3.5 percent while 2008-2013 saw a 12.2 percent increase.

Average age of vehicles on US roads continues to rise

Sufferers of neurodegenerative disorders commonly display driving errors regarding lane positioning, slow driving, observation of the blind spot, and scanning behaviour, according to a new study.

Study finds Alzheimer’s Disease impacts older drivers’ fitness to drive

The National Safety Council has released its annual list of states with the lowest and highest rates of unintentional, preventable deaths, which include poisonings – largely from drug overdoses – car crashes and falls.

Opioid overdoses surpass road crashes as biggest killer in US

Starting July 1, 2019 motorists in the state can be stopped and cited for using a phone behind the wheel.

Texting and driving now a primary offense in Florida

Thatcham Research, the independent automotive research centre, tested seven new cars to help drivers understand the theft risk of a car.

Thatcham uncovers new cars susceptible to keyless thefts

The Enhanced Customer Response Unit (ECRU), combines the expertise, knowledge and equipment of both a traffic officer and incident support staff who deal with clean-ups and road repairs. It can stop and direct motorway traffic after incidents – then clean up spillages and repair the road afterwards.

Incident response vehicle aims to reduce UK traffic delays

AAA predicts that approximately 49 million people will travel over the holiday; 41.4 million by automobile, 4.3 percent more than last year.

Record-breaking travel numbers expected this Fourth of July

New guidance for driving in EU after Brexit

New guidance for driving in EU after Brexit

Following the publication of its latest whitepaper, Driver Education – What More Can Be Learned – the road safety charity is also calling for driver retests, an end to lifetime driver licences and for driver training to be a life-long continuous process, rather than a one-off session.

IAM RoadSmart: driver training should be a lifelong process

The 2019 Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers report compared the 50 states based on 23 key metrics. It named the safest state as Maryland, followed by New York and Massachusetts.

Best and worst U.S. states for teen drivers named

VicRoads, in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission has launched the Every Second – Always On campaign to encourage riders to brush up on their safe riding skills and knowledge.

Motorcycle safety campaign urges riders to brush up on skills

To help drive down these figures, NSC is urging motorists to be particularly vigilant about impaired drivers, and to designate sober drivers themselves.

NSC issues July 4 driver safety message

A related IIHS study has also found that drivers don’t always understand important information communicated by system displays.

Studies reveal driver confusion about automated systems

More than 20km of streets will be closed to cars in Central London – the equivalent of nearly 200 football pitches in length – including Tower Bridge (closed to all traffic), London Bridge (buses only) and much of the City of London.

London to go car free for one day

That’s despite the impairing effects of marijuana usually being experienced within the first one to four hours after using the drug.

Survey uncovers attitudes to driving after using marijuana

More than 25,000 Latin American lives could be saved and over 170,000 serious injuries prevented by 2030 if United Nations (UN) vehicle safety regulations were applied by four key countries in the region—Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Brazil – according to a new report commissioned by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Report: vehicle safety regulations could save 25,000 lives in Latin America

The videos will become part of DVSA’s official learning materials and education products but will not be part of the theory test. They aim to help improve the safety of motorcyclists, by encouraging learner drivers to be more aware of them when driving.

New videos encourage learner drivers to look for motorcyclists

According to a 2016 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 200,000 crashes from 2011 to 2014 involved debris on roads. Road debris accounted for about 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths over the same time period, the study found.

OTS reminds drivers to secure their load

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) campaign highlights that just a two-second glance at a mobile phone means a driver is travelling blind.

Campaign warns if you drive distracted, you’re driving blind

FLHSMV’s Safe Summer Travel Checklist

Florida launches safe summer travel campaign

RACQ spokesperson Clare Hunter said the latest fatalities were a tragic but important reminder to drivers to make a conscious effort to drive safely every day.

Drivers warned of ‘horror week’ on Queensland roads

Drivers with ADHD also experienced higher rates of specific crash types, including driving with passengers, at-fault-, single vehicle-, injury- and alcohol-related crashes, the last risk being 109 percent higher than those without ADHD.

Researchers find teens with ADHD are more likely to crash

Over the past five years, nearly 3,500 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the number of crash fatalities involving a teen driver historically rise.

Two-thirds of people hurt in teen crashes are NOT teen driver

The 2019 Knock-on Effect Community Partnership sees the NSW squad visiting high schools across Sydney to speak about road safety and highlight that every decision made on the road matters - whether you’re the driver or a passenger.

NSW rugby league stars feature in road safety campaign video

The goal of the system – STOPPED – is to reduce the number of young drivers who are involved in motor vehicle crashes.

New system tells Michigan parents if teen driver is pulled over

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