Road Safety Archive
16 Jan 2017
DENSO and Toshiba developing Artificial Intelligence technology
An Artificial Intelligence technology which will support future autonomous driving features is in development following an agreement between DENSO and Toshiba corporations. The AI technology, called Deep Neural Network (DNN) will be used in image recognition systems independently developed by the two companies to support the steady introduction of advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving
15 Dec 2016
Donegal-based road safety programme wins Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Award
A Donegal-based road safety programme aimed at rehabilitating dangerous drivers has won the National Supreme Award at this year’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards. Run by Gary Doggett and supported by Judge Paul Kelly and Garda Inspector Michael Harrison, the Pro-Social Drivers Programme is a driver rehabilitation programme which was
20 Dec 2016
Volkswagen working to reduce risk of road accidents
For nearly two decades Volkswagen accident research has been working closely alongside the engineers and developers at Volkswagen to sustainably reduce the risk of accidents, providing crucial information for the development of new assistance systems. Accident research at Volkswagen is carried out 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Department head Ralf Tenzer and
15 Dec 2016
Continental Tyres urges motorists to switch their lights on in daylight
With the Winter Solstice falling next week on December 21, it means that daylight time starts to get slightly longer each day, however, Continental Tyres Ireland is advising motorists not to wait until darkness to turn on their lights. Tom Dennigan of Continental Tyres Ireland, commented: “A lot of newer cars come with day-time running
02 Nov 2016
TyreSafe reminds drivers to check their tyres
TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organisation, is reminding drivers Don’t chance it – check it throughout the year. While the number of reported casualties caused by tyre-related defects in the UK fell in 2015, on average over 1000 people a year are killed or injured from such incidents. In fact, that average number of casualties
08 Oct 2016
Alcohol a factor in 29% of fatal motorcycle crashes
The fourth landmark Pre-Crash Report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that almost a third of motorcyclists involved in fatal collisions between 2008 and 2012 had consumed alcohol. The findings of the report were presented at the RSA Annual Academic Lecture today, the first event of Irish Road Safety Week which runs until
12 Apr 2016
British drivers choose digital radio over safety kit
Nearly four times as many British new car buyers choose connectivity gadgets over safety upgrades when specifying their vehicle, according to WhatCar?.
22 Mar 2016
Opportunity knocks following increase in Steering & Suspension failures
According to recent statistics released by the RAC motoring organisation, there has been a huge increase in the number of suspension and spring related breakdowns, in the UK as identified by its 2015 call-out data. With the poor condition of the UK’s roads cited as the primary cause of these breakdowns, the consequences are revealed
28 Apr 2016
RSA report highlights excessive speed as a factor in road deaths
A new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA), has revealed that between 2008 and 2012, 322 people died in collisions where excessive speed was a contributory factor. The report, the second in a series of landmark reports analysed An Garda Síochána Forensic Collision Investigation reports in order to identify the main contributory factors in
10 Mar 2016
ACEA develops develops articulated pedestrian dummy
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has joined forces with the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and test equipment providers to develop an articulated pedestrian dummy which can better simulate a pedestrian crossing the street.