More than 1,700 Prince Edward Island residents completed a survey earlier this year to inform a new 10-year road safety strategy for the province. Impaired and distracted driving emerged as… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Alberta introduces driver experience records for commercial truck drivers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government is requiring commercial carriers to provide driver experience records for Class 1 tractor-trailer truck drivers when they change jobs, a measure aimed at improving road safety by ensuring… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Ontario proposes lifetime driving ban for dangerous driving causing death
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government will introduce legislation imposing a lifetime driving ban for anyone convicted of dangerous driving causing death, alongside new roadside licence suspensions and enhanced penalties for serious traffic… …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
NSC applauds new female crash test dummy design from U.S. transportation department
The National Safety Council has welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s release of a new female crash test dummy design aimed at addressing higher crash injury and fatality rates among… …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety
Safety groups mark World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims
The National Safety Council will join safety advocacy groups on Nov. 16 to honor people killed and injured in roadway incidents as part of World Day of Remembrance for Road… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Alberta launches public consultation on raising highway speed limits to 120 km/h
Alberta’s government has opened a public consultation to gather input on increasing speed limits on rural divided highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h. The online survey, which runs from… …
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By Steve Lorteau, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Interactions between different users on roads are often a source of frustration, the most prominent being those between motorists and cyclists. For example, …
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The National Safety Council asked the U.S. House Appropriations Committee to remove language from pending legislation that would prohibit states from using federal funds for automated enforcement programs. The provision …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Canada’s tax agency may be the key to driving dangerous truck operators off Peel’s roads
By Peter Uduehi | Mississauga.com Unsafe truck drivers and companies will continue to operate on Peel Region’s roads if existing tax laws are not enforced by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA),… …
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Regulations & ComplianceWorkplace Safety
P.E.I. issues construction zone warning as daylight hours shrink
Prince Edward Island’s transportation minister is calling on drivers to slow down in construction zones as shorter daylight hours increase risks for roadside workers. Ernie Hudson said reduced visibility during… …


