Road Safety Publications

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.

Risk taking by intoxicated drivers and riders

Examines risk taking behaviour among alcohol affected drivers and motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in 1992.

Trucks and road trauma

Focuses on the impact of road trauma on the road transport industry and outlines the issues that face drivers of rigid and articulated trucks.

The Effects of Lower Urban Speed Limits on Mobility, Accessibility, Energy and the Environment: Trade-Offs with Increased Safety?

This report describes the application of a computer-based traffic network model to a set of synthetic test networks, to examine the effects of lower speed limits on traffic progression, travel times, speeds and delays, fuel consumption and emissions under different traffic control strategies and

Adolescent males' driving behaviour

There is widespread consensus that young adults are over-represented in motor vehicle accident statistics. This report presents findings of research undertaken in the Newcastle region that analysed young males' driving behaviour and their attitudes towards the question of road safety.

Taxi Drivers and Road Safety

This report examines aspects of taxi driver road safety in three parts: first, a study of NSW data concerning taxi accidents from 1993-1995; second, a survey of Sydney metropolitan taxi drivers regarding job-related variables, attitudes, fatigue, personality and driving behaviour, together with a