Road safety
UK bans any use of mobile phones while driving | Technology
Drivers who use hand-held phones in any way behind the wheel will face £200 fines and possible bans when changes in the law take account of smartphones. While making calls or texting on a hand-held mobile while driving is already illegal, taking photos, scrolling through a playlist or even playing games on phones has not …
Truck technology that could help manage traffic gets funding boost
ChrisHepburn | E+ | Getty Images Amey has been awarded extra funding to develop technology that could change the way traffic management on roads is carried out, boosting safety in the process. In an announcement on Tuesday the firm, which is owned by Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial, said it had received £759,000 ($998,259) from Highways …
Continental and 3M Partner to Develop Infrastructure Technology for Safer Roadways
Continental’s expertise combined with 3M’s innovative expertise and leadership in roadway technologies, enables the two companies to collaborate on improving the current transportation infrastructure. Image for representation. (Image source: Continental) Continental has announced that it has partnered with 3M to assess the infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V) interface between infrastructure-related objects and technologies (including pavement markings, conspicuity film, …
Berliners call for SUV ban after four people killed in collision | World news
Politicians in Berlin are calling for a city-centre ban on “tank-like” SUVs after a driver reportedly lost control of his car and hit a group of pedestrians in the German capital, killing four people. Police have opened an involuntary manslaughter investigation into the 42-year driver of a Porsche Macan who reportedly overtook cars waiting at …