Distracted driving
A fleet of mobile phone detection cameras are being used to monitor mobile phone and seatbelt use in Queensland, and fines will start being issued as of this month.
Road safety that helps people riding
Tasmania’s upper house has opened an inquiry into road safety and is calling for submissions on how we can cut the unnaceptablly high number of deaths and injuries on our roads.
Eyes reveal drowsy drivers’ secrets
Research continues in Victoria into technology that can identify driver fatigue with a roadside test, with new trials are underway utilising pupil scanning.
Distracted driving cameras confirmed for Victoria
Victoria will go ahead with a $33.7 million investment in roadside cameras that can detect distracted driving after a trial found one in 42 people were using a mobile phone while behind the wheel.
The COVID impact: fewer cars, more bad driving
New reports are confirming what bike riders experienced each day: although there may be fewer cars on the road, the drivers are more dangerous than ever.
Major crackdown on reckless driving in NSW
NSW Police and Crime Stoppers have launched a major crackdown on life threatening behaviour, calling on road users to help report drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving.
800 drivers cop distraction fines
More than 800 people were caught using their mobile phone while driving during a recent Victoria Police operation.
Phone distraction crackdown
The Victorian government this week launches a high-tech camera system that can detect drivers using mobile phones, and have a fine on the way in seconds.
New hope for an old problem: impaired driving
A group of Australian researchers has developed a set of valuable off-road screening tools that detect evidence of critical skills impairment in older drivers.
Siri might have the answer for driver distraction
A new study has confirmed the distractive power of touch screens, but has also shown that voice activated controls result in far less distraction.
Mandatory braking technology could slash road deaths
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.
Driver-cam to ding dodgy drivers
New eye tracking technology will enable a car to identify if its driver is drunk, distracted or tired, and automatically intervene before disaster strikes.
The risk of dog day drivers
New research shows man's best friend is adding to the problem of distracted driving, with 1 in 3 dog-owning drivers not safely restraining their dogs in the car.
Bike riders spot distracted drivers
A survey by Bicycle Network has found out just how often bike riders are spotting distracted driving and the impact it is having on riding.
Help form our distracted driving submission
Bicycle Network is preparing a submission for the National Transport Commission's review into distracted driving rules and we want your help.
Bike police pounce on driver distraction
Police on bicycles have proved yet again just how efficient they are at snaring distracted, selfish drivers.
Review of distracted driving and device use rules underway
A review into Australia's road rules regarding distracted driving that may result in a blanket ban on device use is gathering support.
Jail for distracted driver who killed rider on Black Forest Drive
24-year-old Emma Kent will spend nine months in jail and serve a community corrections order for killing bike rider Gareth Davies on Black Forest Drive.
Alarming numbers driving distracted
An alarming new study has revealed that Australian drivers are distracted for nearly half of the time they are behind the wheel.
Speed lust on the up
An increasing number of Victorians think they should be able to exceed speed limits, according to the latest TAC annual survey of the state’s motorists.
First cars meet new ANCAP standards for cyclists
Two new cars have met ANCAP's upgraded five star safety standards that include greater protection for bike riders and pedestrians.
Drivers missing texting message
An alarming new study has found that people who drive are more concerned with the “fear of missing out” than by the fear of crashing while texting and driving.
Block devices before they drive up road deaths
Bicycle Network is calling for mandatory mobile phone intervention technology in cars to take devices out of the hands of drivers.
NSW tackling illegal mobile phone use
Mobile phone enforcement technology could soon become a reality, with NSW becoming the first Australian state to clear the way through legislation.
Phone use quadruples crash risk
Using a phone while driving quadruples your risk of a crash, according to new research.
AMA release safety policy with a caveat for bike riders
The AMA has called for tougher penalties for distracted drivers who use mobile phones, but also have some advice for bike riders.
Latest report on mobile phone use concerning
A new report from the NRMA has found that one in five motorists have been involved in near-misses where the other driver was using a mobile phone at the same time.