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Project EDWARD Programme
29 February 2024 – The annual week of action to be replaced with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity.
Hands-free use no safer than hand-held use in the car
15 February 2024 – While hands-free mobile phone use by drivers is not illegal, a vast body of research has shown it is no safer than hand-held phone use.
Distracted Driving - New Report
8 February 2024 – The report highlights that car drivers are engaged in distracting activities for approximately 50% of all driving time.
National Road Safety Partnership Program
1 February 2024 – A collaborative network to support Australian businesses in developing a positive road safety culture. It’s about saving lives without the red tape
Can technology be the superhero of human fallability?
31 January 2024 – Unresponsive driver intervention is a critical concern in the development of active safety systems for passenger cars. Drowsiness and attention detection systems are equipped with sensors and steering wheel analysis to monitor a driver’s attentiveness and warn them to take a break when necessary.
Richard Allsop OBE RIP
30 January 2024 – The road safety community was saddened to hear the news that Professor Richard Allsop died in January after a short illness.
Euro NCAP releases 2023 Year in Numbers
24 January 2024 – In 2023, Euro NCAP only issued 18 safety ratings, 17 of which were for new car models. Overall, the latest models performed well against the updated criteria: 14 cars received 5 stars (82%), while three cars received 4 stars (18%). There were no vehicles rated lower than four stars.
e-scooter Casualty Report - PACTS UK
17 January 2024 – Comparing police and hospital e-scooter casualty datasets
Annual Report from the Global Road Safety Facility
2 January 2024 – These investments will save thousands of lives and prevent countless injuries in the years to come.
A bright future for #RAPinEurope
1 January 2024 – RAP partners across Europe will benefit from having a streamlined administration and a more productive use of donor and partner resources.
Safer Steps to School - Zambia
21 December 2023 – Infrastructure Improvements Boost Road Safety Around Zambian Schools
Technologies for the Safe System
12 December 2023 –