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WHO releases global guidelines to boost helmet use, curb pedestrian deaths

The World Health Organisation has come up with two guidelines for policymakers on helmet use and pedestrian safety to help curb the global scourge of road traffic deaths and injuries. The guidelines, co-written by experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), on the use of helmets for riders of powered two and three-wheelers and on pedestrian safety, include new evidence and case studies. According to top officials of the World Health Organisation (WHO), road traffic crashes kill over 1.3 million people every year more than two every minute with nine in 10 deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Globally, road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among children and young people aged between 5 and 29 years, WHO officials stated. "These new manuals are crucial tools to help policymakers build the safe mobility systems we need to halve deaths from crashes by 2030," said Dr Nhan Tran, Head of Safety and Mobility at WHO. "With poor infrastructure, ...

Road Safety World Series 2022: Ticket price and how to book tickets?

Road Safety World Series starts today. As India get ready to defend their trophy, this report will look at ticket price, online booking, previous performance and points table

Road Safety World Series 2022: Live streaming, telecast and where to watch

Road Safety World Series 2022: India Legends will play South Africa Legends in the inaugural match of RSWS 2022. Read this detailed report on live streaming, telecast and where to watch the matches

Seat belt alert needed for rear seats too in 4-wheelers: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, stressed on the importance of passengers in the rear seat wearing seatbelt while travelling in four-wheelers.

After Cyrus Mistry death, auto dealers to run 'Buckle Up India' campaign

FADA represents over 15,000 automobile dealers having 26,500 dealerships across India

How can India make its cars safer and save lives?

Cyrus Mistry's death has triggered a debate around road safety. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said the govt will enforce the rule that all travelers in a car, even on the rear seat, wear a seatbelt

Road safety scrutiny: Amazon takes down seatbelt alarm blockers in India

Gadkari had said he was concerned as people were buying clips from Amazon to evade wearing seatbelts

Amazon told to remove seatbelt alarm blockers in road safety push: Gadkari

Though the sale of the metal clips is not illegal, such devices and broader road safety issues have come under closer scrutiny after Cyrus Mistry recently died in a car crash

Tighter seat belt rules work better for rider safety than alarm: Carmakers

Intention is noble but won't help if passengers decide to ignore it, they say

Unsafe at any speed: Safety rules need to be tightened

The car industry's resistance to safety features in all cars irrespective of size is indefensible

Road ministry standardises process for issuing international driving permit

Under the Convention on International Road Traffic of 1949 (Geneva Convention), India is required to issue IDP for the acceptance of the same in other countries

Gadkari seeks Amitabh Bachchan's support for Centre's road safety mission

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, called on megastar Amitabh Bachchan at the latter's residence in Mumbai and sought his support for the National Road Safety Mission

More than 1.3 mn vehicles recalled in FY22 due to safety issues: Gadkari

Vehicle recalls in India rose to a three-year high in 2021-22, with more than 13 lakh two-wheelers and passenger cars recalled over safety issues, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari cited data maintained by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and said 8,64,557 two- wheelers and 4,67,311 passenger cars were recalled in 2021-22 in the country due to safety defects. He informed the House that 1,60,025 two-wheelers and 25,142 passenger cars were recalled till July 15 of current financial year. While more than 3.39 lakh vehicles (two-wheelers and passenger cars) were recalled in 2020-21, the number of vehicles recalled in 2019-20 stood at 2.14 lakh, he said. Gadkari further said the total number of road accidents involving cars, taxis, vans and light motor vehicle (LMV) in calendar year 2020 was 60,986. The minister pointed out that Section 110 A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 19

Introduction of Bharat NCAP will make Indian roads safe: FADA President

FADA President Vinkesh Gulati said the programme must be made mandatory for all the manufacturers so that the choice should be on the customer.

Intel to scale up collision avoidance systems for road safety in India

The tech giant may partner with different companies and incubate start-ups to enhance vehicle safety

Intel offers tech-based solutions to tackle road safety issues in India

Intel on Monday partnered with leading technology and transportation providers, vehicle makers, academia, and government to collaborate and bring solutions to address road safety-related challenges.

Uttarakhand bus mishap prompts MP govt to look into road safety issues

The death of 25 tourists in a bus accident in Uttarakhand has prompted the Madhya Pradesh government to look into road safety issues in the state

The long road to safety

Car-makers' airbag objections are disingenuous

Adoption of AI and predictive analytics to make India's roads safer

An artificial intelligence-based driver safety app could go a long way in fixing the problem

Govt's new rules for kids on two-wheelers: safety belt, helmet, 40 km/h max

Regulations apply for scooters, bikes carrying children aged between nine months and four years; will kick in a year down the line