Browsing: traffic safety

Understanding the legality of riding in the back of a pickup truck, especially during events like parades, and how Washington state laws apply to seat belt usage and riding on the outside of vehicles.

Researchers at Chalmers University investigate how well people can locate warning signals from hybrid and electric vehicles, revealing difficulties in distinguishing direction and number of vehicles

Researchers from Chalmers University investigate the locatability of warning signals from hybrid and electric vehicles at low speeds, revealing significant challenges in detection and localization.

A study by Chalmers University of Technology shows that common warning signals from electric vehicles are difficult for humans to locate, especially when multiple vehicles are moving simultaneously.

States are adopting Intelligent Speed Assist technology to prevent reckless driving, gaining bipartisan support despite federal inaction on traffic safety measures

Researchers are developing new C-V2X technology that could dramatically reduce car accidents by up to 80%.

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have mandated speed alert systems in new cars, despite the technology’s potential to reduce traffic fatalities.

A look at the increasing size of cars in the US, their impact on pedestrian safety, and a new government proposal to address the crisis.

Legislation in California could require new vehicles to alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities.

A recent report details the surprising ways large trucks, SUVs, and vans endanger road users.