Tag Archives: Vehicle Operation

US taxi company to use video based driver risk management

Created on Friday, 12 April 2013

Yellow cabs in Florida county are being fitted with DriveCam video based driver risk management in a roll-out affecting 600 vehicles. A Yellow Cab taxi company from Broward County in Florida has decided to go for a full roll-out of …

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Maryland tightens distracted driving laws

Created on Thursday, 11 April 2013

The US state of Maryland has made driving whilst distracted by a cell phone a primary offence giving police more powers to prosecute. Maryland has joined the growing list of states in America which are taking the problem of distracted …

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Driver monitoring system to be used for Naturalistic driving study

Created on Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Transport Research Laboratory to conduct research into naturalistic driving using data collected from driver monitoring. The study is being undertaken to gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of dangerous driving and critical safety events on the roads including …

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DriveCam expands UK presence with new office

Created on Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Video based driver risk management company has established a London office to service the expanding UK market for its products. With a well established client base in the USA and increasing numbers of users in the UK, driver risk management …

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Fingertip alcohol sensor for rapid employee screening

Created on Monday, 8 April 2013

Alcohol scanner can screen drivers and other employees for alcohol by touching the figure on an optical sensing pad. Screening commercial drivers and other members of staff in safety critical occupations for intoxication can now be performed in a matter …

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Mobile phone app prevents driver distraction

Created on Monday, 8 April 2013

An app is being made available in the USA which prevents distracted driving by blocking calls and auto-responding to SMS messages. An American online motor insurance provider has developed an app called “No texting and driving” for use on smartphones …

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Report examines market for drowsiness monitoring

Created on Monday, 8 April 2013

Equipment for measuring drowsiness or sleep impaired driving is increasing globally based on increased recognition of the dangers of sleepy drivers. A new report has been released that examines the phenomenon of sleep impaired driving and the emerging market for …

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Spring motoring advice from the IAM

Created on Friday, 5 April 2013

The Institute of Advanced Motorists is offering advice to UK drivers on adapting to the changing environment of springtime. The end of the winter months in the UK is no indication that months of balmy summers are ahead. In the …

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IAM advocates continuous development for young drivers

Created on Thursday, 4 April 2013

Additional support for young drivers called for by the IAM in a bid to improve the skills and safety of young drivers in the UK. Responding to the announcement from the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) of a green paper …

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Reduction in distracted driving requires more than education

Created on Thursday, 4 April 2013

Researchers in the USA have claimed that the problem of distracted driving in the country will only worsen without the widespread adoption of prevention technology. Educating and informing people of the dangers of using mobile phones whilst driving is not …

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