EADT24 - News (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
URGENT action has been called for by road safety chiefs after it emerged that 15 American servicemen had died on Suffolk's roads since 2003 - during which time just one airman based in the county has been killed in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Adrants (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
With the simple but true tagline, "The Faster the Speed, the Bigger the Mess," this :60, launched April 26, from Ireland's Road Safety Authority and Northern Ireland's Department of Environment delivers a powerful but simple message
Neatorama (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
The Aquada is an amphibious vehicle that converts from car to boat in just 12 seconds! This radical new breed of vehicle has been precision engineered to the most exacting standards. It has undergone an extensive safety testing programme and complies with appropriate marine and road safety regulations. Entry to the water is via beach, boat ramp, [...]
The News Market (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Bridgestone will play an active role in support of the second European Road Safety Day on 13th October 2008, with an extensive program promoting the importance of good tire care in road safety.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
The Bauchi State sector command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)has arrested about 200 traffic offenders in the last one month. This was disclosed by the Head of Operations of the commission in Bauchi, Mu'azu Aliyu Isa, while speaking to newsmen on the activities of the command in the last one month.
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
On International Walk to School Day child safety partners introduce PHOTOVOICE, an international photojournalism project WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Child safety advocates at Safe Kids USA are hoping that a new photojournalism program will be an important step in making kids safer pedestrians around the world. (Logo: ) (Photo: ) PHOTOVOICE: Children's Perspectives on Road...
Gizmodo UK (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
Just when you thought there couldn't be any more dangers on the road, what with people using their mobile phones to call/text while driving or messing about with GPS devices, UK insurance firm Swinton went and identified another. It dubs the concern 'Podestrians' and raised the issue following a significant increase in the number of drivers using inconsiderate pedestrians as the reason for accidents...
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
A ROAD-SAFETY advocacy group has called on local authorities not to use certain temporary surfacing on their roads.
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
THE HEALTH and Safety Authority (HSA) has no power to compel local authorities to implement specific safety measures on roads where particular temporary surfacing has been left for an extended period before a final surface dressing is applied, the High Court has ruled.
M Audio Blog (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
unknown: Harris Interactive Survey shows that many parents would allow teens to drive more often if their vehicle was equipped with MyKey – helping young drivers build road safety experience. MyKey will debut as a standard feature next year on … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover [...]
EPP ED (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
F rance, Portugal and Luxembourg remain the only countries which will reach the 2010 target of halving road deaths, according to the new PIN Annual Report (The Road Safety Performance Index). "In practice, France has saved many lives of its citizens", commented Ari Vatanen, Rapporteur of the European Parliament's Road Safety Report, and President of Mobility for Prosperity in Europe.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
When the nightmare from carnages on Nigerian highways reached a crescendo, the government about two decades ago added to the fleet of country's paramilitary organisations, by establishing the National Road Safety Commission (FRSC), charged with the responsibility of reducing high rate of accidents on Nigerian roads as well as finding the solution to such road mishaps.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
ROAD safety campaigners accused the UK government of backtracking yesterday, after a minister said proposals for a cut in the drink-drive limit had been dropped.
New Vision (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
CHEVRON (formerly Caltex) has donated $10,000 (about sh166m) to Arrive Alive Uganda (AAU) for road safety campaigns.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
Britain may become the only country in Europe that allows motorists to have at least one alcoholic drink and still be legally fit to drive. Road safety groups argue that the current drink-driving limit encourages people to take chances. Should it be reduced?
