Monograph 21: Road behaviour of unlicensed motorists involved in fatal crashes

Australian roads feature a disturbingly high incidence of unlicensed driving, and crashes involving these motorists make a significant contribution to Australia's road casualty statistics, including about one in every eleven road fatalities.

Pre-ATSB (FORS) Monograph 16: Australia's International Road Safety Performance

This monograph compares Australia's road safety performance to its OECD counterparts. The comparisons are drawn taking into account the level of motorisation and population of the countries reported.

CR 172: Travelling Speed and the Risk of Crash Involvement—Volume 1: Findings (1997)

The relationship between free travelling speed and the risk of involvement in a casualty crash in a 60 km/h speed limit zone was quantified using a case control study design.

CR 162: The Long-Term Effects Of Random Breath Testing In Four Australian States: A Time Series Analysis (1997)

This study is about the long-term effectiveness of random breath testing, as judged by time series analyses of statistical data on accidents and police enforcement in four Australian states: New South Wales (RBT introduced December 17, 1982), Queensland (RBT introduced December 1, 1988), Western

CR 169: Perceptual Countermeasures: Simulator Validation Study (1997)

Driving simulators have much to offer experimental research programs as they have the potential to provide a safe and controlled environment for testing driving performance without having to expose participants to the hazards of real world driving.

Helmet wearing and cyclist safety

This monograph analyses trends in serious injury for bicycle riders and the incidence of helmet wearing by riders involved in serious crashes.

Alcohol and pedestrian fatalities

Presents a statistical overview of all fatal pedestrian crashes in 1992.

Profile of unlicensed motorists in fatal crashes

Examines the incidence of unlicensed motorist involvement in fatal crashes.

Vehicle type and the risk of travelling on the road

This monograph looks at the risk associated with travel according to the different types of vehicles that use our roads. Statistics are reported for 1995 and changes in risk that have occurred since 1991 are indicated.

CR 170: Rail (Dangerous Goods) Legislative Review (1997)

A review of existing Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation relating to the transport of dangerous goods by rail, was undertaken. The review provides an overview of the status, coverage and adequacy of existing rail dangerous goods transport legislation.