Concern is being expressed in the UK over the safety of low noise, electric vehicles. Children and those with poor sight are particularly at risk from electric vehicles, which are much quieter in operation than conventional vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.
Drivers under the influence of drugs present a major hazard to road safety, according to a new report by the pan-European police agency TISPOL
The risk from driving under the influence of psycho-active drugs results in road fatalities and injuries from crashes right across Europe, according to the report. The problem relates to both legal prescription medication as well as illegal drugs, notes TISPOL – European Traffic Police Network – which was established by the traffic police forces of Europe to impro
Winter driving advice is being provided by the Finnish Vaisala transport research group. According to Vaisala, the driver plays a particularly important role in safety with regard to winter conditions. Driving safely in the winter is not only about road maintenance services and the condition of the road. Driver behaviour, speed, and driving style as well as the condition of the vehicle and its tyres play an important role in ensuring a safe journey. For example, awareness of significantly longer stopping di
The INTERMAT 2012 equipment exhibition in Paris looks to be a strong event, with 90% of the space already sold for the show. Positive growth is forecast, with worldwide growth in the construction machinery and equipment sector. The forecasts for 2011 are more favourable than for 2010 and show that the sector is recovering its dynamism, according to the organisers. Growth is anticipated to reach some 11% this year. Emerging regions such as China, India and Latin America record sustained growth. More than 200
