Distracted driving
New research by Monash University has found that road deaths and serious injuries could be cut almost 10 per cent if all vehicles had autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems.
Cameras and higher penalties on the cards for Victoria
Victorian motorists who use their mobile phones while driving will be targeted in a trial of overhead cameras and could face hefty penalities.
Australia’s highest penalties put pressure on distracted drivers
The Queensland Government is sending a strong message to drivers who illegally use their phone while driving, introducing the toughest penalties in Australia.
It’s time to declare war on mobile phones
Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards shares his frustration about people who continue to use their mobile phones while driving, putting the lives of all road users at risk.
Time to get tough on mobile phone use
Bicycle Network is calling for culpable driving causing death to be the charge for anyone who kills a person while using a mobile phone and driving.
NSW to crack down on distracted driving in world first
NSW is set to become the first state in the world to roll out roadside cameras that can detect illegal mobile phone use while driving.
‘Donut’ disturb while driving
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are giving out free donuts as part of their 'Donut' Disturb While Driving campaign, to make our roads a ‘hole’ lot safer.
QLD to implement one of world’s highest fines for distracted driving
Queensland drivers caught using their mobile phones while driving could soon be hit with a huge $1000 fine, as Australia cracks down on distracted driving.
Drivers will block texts, not calls
New research shows that drivers may be willing to use phone apps that block the most distractions, but still want to be able to chat in hands free mode.
Phone distraction: less yakking, but more fiddling
A comparative study from 2014 to 2018 found a 57 per cent increase in driver distraction due to manipulating a mobile phone in the hand.