RoadSafe News – March 2024
In the March issue...
- International news
- UK news
- Driving at work
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)
- Conferences and events
- Road Safety Management
- Young drivers
- Cycle safety
- Safer vehicles
- Safer drivers
- Motorcycle safety
- Speed management
- Child safety
- Enforcement
- Alcohol and drugs
- Forthcoming events
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International news | ||
Richard Allsop OBE RIPThe road safety community was saddened to hear the news that Professor Richard Allsop died in January after a short illness. Read more... | ||
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UK news | ||
Project EDWARD ProgrammeThe annual week of action to be replaced with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity. Read more... | ||
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Driving at work | ||
Are your drivers mentally ready to control a vehicle today?Driving for Better Business asks "Are your drivers mentally ready to control a vehicle today"? Read more... | ||
Running a Safe FleetThis report on running a safe fleet looks at how to create a safety culture and implement a driver behaviour programme, as well as tackle root causes of incidents. Read more... | ||
National Road Safety Partnership ProgramA collaborative network to support Australian businesses in developing a positive road safety culture. It’s about saving lives without the red tape Read more... | ||
The invisible epidemic affecting your driversA staggering 7% of the population have diabetes. 700 people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK every day, and there are currently 4.6 million people with diabetes of which 1 million do not know they have the condition. Read more... | ||
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) | ||
Government study on driverless cars and road safetyA new government study will examine how driverless cars and commercial vehicles could improve road safety and reduce congestion across the UK. Read more... | ||
A UK project seeks to boost autonomous driving on rural and urban residential roadsNissan is playing a major role in a government-funded project to bolster the UK’s burgeoning autonomous driving sector Read more... | ||
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Conferences and events | ||
RoadSafe Technology Live 2024RoadSafe Technology Live brings together a network of businesses that align with the vision for the ‘Safe System Approach’ with vehicle and road safety technology in mind. This is a unique opportunity for industry leaders to network and demonstrate the benefits of advanced technologies in the automotive and highways industries. Read more... | ||
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Road Safety Management | ||
RAC Foundation Report - Joining the data dots to reduce road deathsCollision data and medical information sharing could lead to a better understanding of the causes and costs of road traffic collisions. Read more... | ||
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Young drivers | ||
Achieving greater and more varied on-road practice when learning to driveThese project findings will inform National Highways specifically around the use of the strategic road network in achieving a more varied driving experience in the learner phase. Read more... | ||
‘UnXpected FM’, the new THINK CampaignA new digital audio advert featuring BBC and Netflix TV stars is being launched for a new THINK! campaign, encouraging young drivers to watch their speed. Read more... | ||
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Cycle safety | ||
Department for Transport (DfT) guidance for e-cycles and e-scootersDepartment for Transport (DfT) issues new guidance for e-cycles and e-scooters. Read more... | ||
Beryl Rider ReportShared sustainable transport provider Beryl has released its fourth annual Rider Report, a survey of thousands of riders used to identify behaviours, motivations, impacts and barriers. Read more... | ||
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Safer vehicles | ||
Behavioural insights - the impact of changing current MOT requirementsThis TRL report details the work and findings of the behavioural insights investigation undertaken as part of a wider project investigating the impact of making changes to the current MOT system in the UK. Read more... | ||
Can technology be the superhero of human fallability?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. Read more... | ||
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Safer drivers | ||
Safe Driving With Hearing LossThis guide explores the challenges of driving with age-related hearing loss and its impact on driver safety. Read more... | ||
National Highways extends safety trialA trial of new mobile technology which can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving is being extended with police across the country taking part. Read more... | ||
Hands-free use no safer than hand-held use in the carWhile 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. Read more... | ||
Distracted Driving - New ReportThe report highlights that car drivers are engaged in distracting activities for approximately 50% of all driving time. Read more... | ||
Free Ageing Driver Course for ADIsThe RSGB Academy is encouraging more driving instructors to sign up for its Ageing Driver Course, which is currently free of charge. Read more... | ||
We Need To Talk About HandsfreeThis project was funded by The Road Safety Trust to explore the issue of a potential displacement effect from handheld to handsfree phone use, police officer understanding of the dangers of handsfree phone use, and how this understanding impacted on their interactions with drivers observed using their mobile phone. Read more... | ||
How every driver can learn from near missesROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to reflect on the dangerous moments they have experienced at the wheel, to reduce the risks they face on future road journeys. Read more... | ||
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Motorcycle safety | ||
Warwickshire release new 2024 BikeSafe datesThe ever popular BikeSafe workshop, the UK’s No 1 police-led motorcycle safety initiative is back in Warwickshire for 2024 with 92 spaces available over 14 Sundays from April to October. Read more... | ||
New guidance for councils on allowing motorcycles to use bus lanesThe Department for Transport (DfT) has updated its guidance for councils on allowing motorcycles to use bus lanes. Read more... | ||
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Speed management | ||
THINK! Speeding campaign relaunchTHINK! has relaunched their speeding campaign which aims to raise awareness of the impact that not driving at the correct speed for the conditions. Read more... | ||
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Child safety | ||
Safer Journeys AheadA new report presents the findings of Safer Journeys Ahead, a project created and designed by Norfolk County Council (NCC) – with the additional support of funding granted by The Road Safety Trust. Read more... | ||
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Enforcement | ||
Sentencing Council launches new consultationThe Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on new and revised motoring-related guidelines. Read more... | ||
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Alcohol and drugs | ||
Alcohol a Significant Factor in e_Scooter Crashes | ||
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Forthcoming events | ||
RSGB National Analysts Conference – 6 March 2024 56th CIECA General Assembly and Congress – 7 March 2024 Understanding the Future of Safe Driving with Intelligent Speed Assistance – 12 March 2024 SMMT Connected – 14 March 2024 ADINJC Scotland Conference – 17 March 2024 Safe System Strategies for Eliminating Work-Related Road Deaths – 18 March 2024 Alliances to Achieve the UN Global Road Safety Goals – 21 March 2024 The Transport Research Arena Conference – 15 April 2024 EU Road Safety Conference 2024 – 16 April 2024 Great British Fleet Event – 17 April 2024 Transport Technology Forum Conference – 24 April 2024 ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor Driving Instructor Convention ‘24 – 12 May 2024 Young Driver Focus 2024 – 22 May 2024 RoadSafe Technology Live 2024 – 10 July 2024 ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor National Conference & Expo ’24 – 29 September 2024
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