Before high-visibility gear protected road users across the world, it began with a concussed patient in a dark bedroom, bathtub shellac, and a glowing wedding dress. Here is the fascinating history of Day-Glo and why retroreflective bands on ankles and wrists are your child’s greatest protection this Halloween.
As vehicle occupant deaths fall, pedestrian casualty reductions have stalled. An in-depth look at how the fortress effect inside our cars has increased the risks for children and teenagers on foot.
Seat belts remain one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the consequences of a collision. From 1 October 2026, several previous exemptions disappear, making belt use mandatory for drivers who were previously exempt, including taxi and goods-vehicle drivers.
Sports medical check-ups can help detect imbalances, overuse and other factors that may increase the risk of injury during childhood and adolescence
Walking, cycling or taking the school bus gives children opportunities to learn road safety every day. Parents teach those lessons not just through instructions, but through the example they set.
When school starts, drivers encounter more children, school buses and unpredictable movement around roads. The safest approach is to slow down, anticipate what might happen and remember that the driver controls the vehicle capable of causing the greatest harm.