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Pedestrian Monitoring Technology May Help Save Lives

On average, a pedestrian died every 88 minutes in 2017 — accounting for 16% of all traffic fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

ZF Develops Dual Lens Camera for ADAS, Autonomous Systems

Beginning next year, ZF will use a two-lens camera system to improve the performance and functionality of various advanced driver safety features. A second lens enables redundancy for Level2+ autonomous functions and offers wide-angle field of view for pedestrian detection.

Urban Driving Advice

Central business districts in major cities can be intimidating for some fleet drivers accustomed to driving in much less congested conditions. Here are some urban driving safety tips you can pass along. Video courtesy of Vision Zero San Francisco and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. For more city driving advice, click here.

U.S. Road Deaths Rise 5.6% in 2016

Speeding, alcohol impairment and failure to buckle up contribute to the disturbing trend, according to newly released data from NHTSA.

Safety Tip: Driving Near Schools

AAA offers driving safety reminders for the new school year.

Slow Progress in Curbing Pedestrian Intoxication

New IIHS research highlights the need for greater public awareness about the impact that drunken pedestrians and bicyclists have on road fatality numbers.

2016 Pedestrian Deaths Projected to Shatter Records

Preliminary estimates released by the Governors Highway Safety Association indicate an 11% surge in pedestrian road fatalities last year compared to 2015.

The Alarming Rise of Distracted Pedestrians

While drivers know to be wary of distracted motorists, recent data shows they also need to be on the lookout for distracted walkers.

Volvo Duo Achieves Top AEB Pedestrian Safety Ratings

Volvo Cars is the first car maker to score a full six points in the Autonomous Emergency Braking for Pedestrians (AEB Pedestrian) test procedure and an overall five-star rating for its new S90 saloon and V90 estate.

Distraction Causing Parking Lot Crashes

At least 60,000 are injured and 500 or more die annually in the more than 50,000 crashes that take place in parking lots and garages, according to the National Safety Council. Distracted driving is often involved, and parking lot crashes spike during the holiday season. Video courtesy of CBS News.