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The Gibraltar Highway Code
P ! CONTENTS Introduction Rules for pedestrians 3 Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters 10 Rules about animals 12 Rules for cyclists 13 Rules for motorcyclists 17 Rules for drivers and motorcyclists 19 General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders 25 Road users requiring extra care 60 Driving in adverse weather conditions 66 Waiting and parking 70 Motorways 74 Breakdowns and incidents 79 Road works, level crossings and tramways 85 Light signals controlling traffic 92 Signals by authorised persons 93 Signals to other road users 94 Traffic signs 96 Road markings 105 Vehicle markings 109 Annexes 1. You and your bicycle 112 2. Vehicle maintenance and safety 113 3. Vehicle security 116 4. First aid on the road 116 5. Safety code for new drivers 119 1 Introduction This Highway Code applies to Gibraltar. However it also focuses on Traffic Signs and Road Situations outside Gibraltar, that as a driver you will come across most often. The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, particularly children, older or disabled people, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is important that all road users are aware of The Code and are considerate towards each other. This applies to pedestrians as much as to drivers and riders. Many of the rules in the Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence. You may be fined, or be disqualified from driving. In the most serious cases you may be sent to prison. Such rules are identified by the use of the words ‘MUST/ MUST NOT’. -
A Review of Pedestrian Safety Research in the United States and Abroad
A Review of Pedestrian Safety Research in the United States and Abroad PUBLICATION NO. FHWA-RD-03-042 JANUARY 2004 Research, Development, and Technology Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center 6300 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22101-2296 FOREWORD The overall goal of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research Program is to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility. From better crosswalks, sidewalks, and pedestrian technologies to expanded public educational and safety programs, the FHWA’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research Program aims to pave the way for a more walkable future. The following document summarizes research on pedestrian safety in the United States with a focus on crash characteristics and the safety effects of various roadway features and traffic-control devices; it also considers pedestrian educational and enforcement programs. This pedestrian safety synthesis was part of a large FHWA study (“Evaluation of Pedestrian Facilities”) that has generated several other documents on the safety of pedestrian crossings and the effects of innovative engineering treatments on pedestrian safety. These other reports on pedestrian safety likely will interest readers. The results of this research will be useful to transportation researchers, engineers, planners, and safety professionals involved in improving pedestrian safety and mobility. Michael F. Trentacoste Director, Office of Safety Research and Development NOTICE This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for its contents or use thereof. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. -
Risks and Rewards of the Anytime-Anywhere Internet Risks and Rewards of the Anytime-Anywhere Internet
Research Collection Monograph ON/OFF: Risks and Rewards of the Anytime-Anywhere Internet Risks and Rewards of the Anytime-Anywhere Internet Author(s): Genner, Sarah Publication Date: 2017 Permanent Link: https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-a-010805600 Originally published in: http://doi.org/10.3218/3800-2 Rights / License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported This page was generated automatically upon download from the ETH Zurich Research Collection. For more information please consult the Terms of use. ETH Library ON | OFF Risks and Rewards of the Anytime-Anywhere Internet Sarah Genner This work was accepted as a PhD thesis by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Zurich in the spring semester 2016 on the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee: Prof. Dr. Daniel Sü ss (main supervisor, University of Zurich, Switzerland) and Prof. Dr. Urs Gasser (Harvard University, USA). Published with the support of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Bibliographic Information published by Die Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Die Deutsche Nationalbibliothek lists this publication in the Internet at http://dnb.d-nb.de. This work is licensed under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-SA 3.0. Cover photo: fl ickr.com/photos/zuerichs-strassen © 2017, vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich ISBN 978-3-7281-3799-9 (Print) ISBN 978-3-7281-3800-2 (Open Access) DOI 10.3218/3800-2 www.vdf.ethz.ch [email protected] Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................... -
Cell Phone Use-Related Distracted Driving a Graduate
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE Effectiveness of Policy: Cell Phone Use-Related Distracted Driving A graduate project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements For the degree of Master of Public Administration, Public Sector Management and Leadership By Kirby Mayeda August 2020 Copyright by Kirby Mayeda 2020 ii The graduate project of Kirby Mayeda is approved: __________________________________________ _________________ Dr. Paul D. Krivonos Date __________________________________________ _________________ Dr. Elizabeth A. Trebow Date __________________________________________ _________________ Dr. Henrik Palasani-Minassians, Chair Date California State University, Northridge iii Acknowledgment I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Henrik Palasani-Minassians for his counsel and support throughout the thesis process. I would also like to give thanks to my other professors in the Master of Public Administration program, who all brought a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom. iv Dedication I would like to dedicate my thesis to the following loved ones: My mother, Cathy; my father and stepmother, Kirk and Caroline; my aunt and uncle, Shar and Dean; my maternal grandparents, Grammy and Grampy; my paternal grandparents, Ba-Chan and Ji-Chan; and last, but not least, my partner, Anthony. Words cannot express my gratitude for their presence in my life, and I fully recognize my good fortune in being given their boundless love, patience, and support. v Table of Contents Copyright page ii Signature page iii Acknowledgment iv Dedication v Abstract vii Introduction 1 Literature Review 4 Adverse Effects 4 Mechanisms of Distraction 7 Policy 11 Methods 15 Limitations 16 Conclusion 18 References 19 vi Abstract Policy Effectiveness: Cell Phone-Related Distracted Driving By Kirby Mayeda Master of Public Administration, Public Sector Management and Leadership Cell phone use-related distracted driving causes many adverse effects, including injuries, deaths, and financial problems. -
Road Safety London Fire Brigade (LFB) Attend at Least 10 Road Traffic Collisions a Day in London
Road Safety London Fire Brigade (LFB) attend at least 10 road traffic collisions a day in London. Whether you’re a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist or driver, we hope the information in this booklet will help you to complete your journey safely. Contents Pedestrians 1 Children 2 Cyclists 3 Motorcyclists 5 Protective clothing 6 Ride safely 6 Collisions at junctions 7 Road surface 7 Overtaking 7 Biker Down! 8 Drivers 9 The fatal four 10 Young drivers 11 Peer pressure 11 Vehicle maintenance 12 When you travel 12 During your journey 13 Road traffic collisions 14 Breaking down 14 Heavy goods vehicles, vans and buses 15 Pedestrians Start road safety education early. Teach children the Green Cross Code. 1 Pedestrians account for the highest number of deaths on our roads. You are more at risk of being killed or injured in a road traffic incident than a car driver; take care near the road and follow our top tips. TOP TIPS CHILDREN Do not cross the road near parked Children cannot always judge how fast cars or large vehicles; they will limit vehicles are going or how far away your view and prevent you from they are. being seen by other road users. Remind them about the dangers of being Look out for traffic; many vehicles distracted when using a mobile phone. are now quieter and you may not Set a good example, teach children the hear them approaching. Green Cross Code and always use it Don’t let mobile phones, crowded when you are out and about. places and noise distract you. -
Highway Code for Northern Ireland
The OFFICIAL HIGHWAY CODE For Northern Ireland © Crown copyright 2015 This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government- licence/version/3 or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email [email protected] The publication of facsimile versions of this publication or any other versions that closely resemble the style and appearance of the original may confuse the public. Any publisher wishing to reproduce the content of this publication should not replicate the official version’s style and appearance. Other versions should not be presented as being an official version. Where we have identified any third-party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. Material used from this document/publication must be acknowledged as Crown copyright and you must give the title of the source document/publication. Prepared by the Department for Infrastructure. This document/publication is also available at www.nidirect.gov.uk/the-highway-code Nineteenth impression 2019 ISBN 978 0337 08886 5 The Department for Infrastructure recognises and values its customers. We will treat all our customers with respect and deliver our services in an objective, polite and fair way. We’re turning over a new leaf. Contents Introduction 3 Rules for pedestrians 5 Rules for powered wheelchairs and powered scooters 15 Rules about animals 18 Rules for cyclists 21 Rules for motorcyclists 26 Rules for drivers and motorcyclists 28 General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders 34 Using the road 53 Road users requiring extra care 70 Driving in adverse weather conditions 76 Waiting and parking 80 Motorways 85 Breakdowns and incidents 91 Road works 96 Level crossings 97 Tramways 100 Light signals controlling traffic 102 Signals to other road users 103 Signals by authorised persons 104 Traffic signs 106 Road markings 114 Vehicle markings 117 Annexes 1. -
ONLINE at Enddd.Org | TOLL-FREE at (855) 363-3478 October 23, 2017
October 23, 2017 Theresa Eagen Executive Deputy Director NY Dept of Motor Vehicles Re: “Texalyzer” Technology Dear Commissioner Eagen: My daughter Casey was killed by a distracted driver while walking through a crosswalk in New Jersey. It was a beautiful summer day. The driver rolled through a stop sign and killed her. He said he never saw her. I founded EndDD.org (End Distracted Driving), which is a campaign of the Casey Feldman Foundation, to work to keep others safe from distracted driving. I have spoken with more than 100,000 students and 15,000 adults across the country since then and work each and every day to keep others safe from distracted driving. I work with traffic safety professionals on the national, state and local levels, researchers, law enforcement and educators. I have been a practicing attorney for more than 35 years and received a master’s in counseling after Casey’s death. As you know traffic fatalities are increasing and, according to NHTSA, in 2015 fatalities attributable to distracted driving grew on a percentage basis faster than those caused by drunk driving, speeding or failing to wear seat belts. The “textalyzer,” by name and intended purpose invites comparison to the breathalyzer and efforts to combat drunk driving. So how does the prevalence of distracted driving compare with that of drunk driving? While verifiable fatalities attributable to drunk driving are about three times those for distracted driving, we know that distracted driving is vastly underreported. According to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study we also know that more than 50% of serious teen crashes are caused by distracted driving. -
Distracted Driving White Paper
Distracted Driving White Paper Prepared by: Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators June 2018 *Table 5 Amendments, December 2018 JUNE 2018 ISBN: 978-1-927993-33-0 Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 1111 Prince of Wales Drive, Suite 404 Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3T2 T: 613.736.1003 F: 613.736.1395 E: [email protected] ccmta.ca ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CCMTA’s Distracted Driving Task Force was established to help reduce distracted driving as a contributing factor to motor vehicle collision fatalities and serious injuries in Canada. A significant role of the Task Force was to provide guidance to the development of CCMTA’s Distracted Driving Action Plan. The Distracted Driving White Paper is an important key deliverable of this Action Plan. CCMTA gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the Distracted Driving Task Force members and their colleagues to the White Paper’s structure, content development and for their review of the final document. CCMTA DISTRACTED DRIVING TASK FORCE Fazelah Ali, Government of Ontario Michael DeJong (CCMTA Board Liaison), Transport Canada Shannon Ell, SGI Christine Eisan, Government of Nova Scotia Joanne Harbluk (Co-Chair), Transport Canada Mychele Joyes, Government of Alberta Caroll Lau, Transport Canada Doug MacEwen (CCMTA Board Liaison), Government of Prince Edward Island Nadia Maranda, Government of Quebec Michael Marth, Transport Canada Caithlin McArton, Government of Manitoba Mark Milner (Co-Chair), ICBC Rebecca Rego, Government of Alberta Contents 1.0 Executive Summary……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….….………..1 -
Effective Communication in Criminal Justice
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION 9 A New Frontier When I started my career in law enforcement LEARNING OBJECTIVES nearly 35 years ago, the only “technology” we needed was the police radio and the location of After students have completed this the nearest pay phone. Today police radios scan chapter, they will be able to do the 30 channels and officers typically have in-car following: video cameras, traffic monitoring radar units, distribute in-car computer data terminals with Internet 1. Identify and explain how criminal access, body cameras, a department issued justice agencies are using technology cellphone and, of course, personal cellphones. orto improve communication, With all this technology in the cruisers, it’s a investigation, prosecution, and wonder we don’t have more officer-involved incarceration crashes than we do.1 2. Identify types of social media, and —Brian Cain and Michael Bostic, explain how criminal justice agencies Police Magazine are employing social media in their post, communities and beyond he criminal justice field has made tremendous 3. Identify alert systems, and explain strides in the last 40 years, with the most notable T their purposes for criminal justice developments being in the area of law enforcement agencies and corrections. The process of prosecution or the application of law has undergone societal changes; 4. Describe ways in which the use of and court decisions have altered some of the protec- smartphones and other tools has tions afforded offenderscopy, and, in some cases, hindered impacted criminal justice agencies law enforcement. Technological advances in the area 5. Explain cybercrime, and identify the of crime detection, investigation, incarceration, and types of cybercrimes communication have made the greatest impact. -
Driver Education
Driver Education Mr. Wysocki Class Requirements DMV/High School • 24 Hours in Classroom • 24 Hours in Car • Passing Grade of 65 in Class • Passing Grade of 65 in Car • Pen or Pencil • Notebook Course Benefits • Pre-Licensing Certification • Insurance Reduction 10%-15% during Risk Pool Years (ages 16-25) • Senior License at Age 17 • Road test Preparation • * Insurance and Point Reduction Class * All Time Must be Made Up ! Units of Study: Classroom • Car Controls • Defensive Driving Concepts and Strategies • Signs and Lines • Intersections • NYS Laws and Regulations • Situational Driving (Expressways, City, Suburbs) • Restraint Systems Units of Study: Classroom • Accident Procedures • Driving Forces • Driving Emergencies • Distracted Driving • Alcohol • Map Reading • Insurance • Aggressive Driving In-Car Topics • Basic Car Controls • Turning • Passing and Being Passed • Expressway Driving • City Driving • Parallel Parking • 3-Point Turns In-Car Topics • Controlled and Uncontrolled Intersections • Tire Change • Defensive Driving Principles • Practice Road Test • Cone Course • Drive Throughs ?? • And Much More……… Resources • Driver Education Notes • Road Test Tips • Insurance and Point Reduction Class • What’s New in Driver Education • Parent Resources • “Preparing to Drive e-Book” www.driveredcoach.com Basic Controls • Hand Position on Wheel • Braking • Pre-Start Protocol 1. Adjust Seat 2. Adjust Mirrors 3. Seat Belt 4. Head Rest 5. Lock Doors Basic Controls • Hand Over Hand Steering • Driving in Reverse • Lateral Maneuver 1. Signal 2. Mirror 3. Blind Spot Check • Instrument Checks • Stopping (X-walk, stop line, no line, Behind cars) Defensive Driving Strategies 80% of Accidents are Preventable! • Following Distance 1. Under 45 mph= 2 seconds 2. Over 45 mph= 4 seconds 3. -
Note the Textalyzer: the Constitutional Cost of Law Enforcement Technology
NOTE THE TEXTALYZER: THE CONSTITUTIONAL COST OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY I. INTRODUCTION The Fourth Amendment forbids searching a person for evidence of a crime when there is no basis for believing the person is guilty of the crime or is in possession of incriminating evidence. That prohibition is categorical and without exception; it lies at the very heart of the Fourth Amendment.1 The unlawful use of mobile telephones, especially “smartphones”2 (as well as other portable electronic devices),3 has drastically increased the prevalence of distracted driving.4 Statistics from the National Safety Council (“Council”) found that motor vehicle deaths were eight percent higher in 2015 than 2014—the largest year-over-year increase in fifty years.5 The Council estimated 38,300 people were killed and 4.4 million were seriously injured on U.S. roads in 2015, making 2015 the deadliest driving year since 2008.6 In 2001, the New York State Legislature enacted a law prohibiting the use of mobile telephones (and subsequently amended the law to include portable electronic devices) 7 while driving. 1. Maryland v. King, 569 U.S. 435, 466 (2013) (Scalia, J., dissenting). 2. Fredrick Kunkle, More Evidence that Smartphones and Driving Don’t Mix, WASH. POST (Apr. 4, 2017), https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/tripping/wp/2017/04/04/more-evidence-that- smartphones-and-driving-dont-mix/?utm_term=.e5656bdfc03c (citing statistical data to support the proposition that “smartphones” have made the nation’s highways significantly more dangerous). 3. See N.Y. VEH. & TRAF. L. § 1225-c(1)(a) (McKinney 2018) (defining “mobile telephone” for purposes of statute); id. -
Scunthorpe & Grimsby Advanced Motorists
Scunthorpe & Grimsby Advanced Motorists Group No 7080 Charity No. 10631 June 2021 Edition Inside this month’s edition…. Editors Blog 1 Where’s our little Herbina? WIN! 1 of 5 Fitbit 2 Versa’s Committee 2 SAGAM Committee Members Composition of Group Contact Details Chairman’s Chatter 3 Dates for your Diary Advertising in our Newsletter Did You Know? - Interstellar Visitor 4 Dates for your Diary A Bit of What You Fancy 5 Chocolate Cup Cakes Road Death Investigation - Incorporating Slice of Life – Peter Serhatlic 6 Support your Family and Friends 9 Observer Team News 10 Visit the IAM Shop Spinalonga – The Original Pandemic 11 SAGAM Social Night with Tim Stanley 12 Cast Your Mind Back 13 Info from the IAM Caught My Eye - Ford Mustang E 14 Dates in June 18 NEW – What am I? 19 Including lasts months answer! Just to make you Smile 21 Scrummy Yummy – get 10% off! Last in Series - Brief History of Road Safety 22 Elizabeth II (1971 - 2005) DM Commercials 24 We Got Mail! 25 How to Claim Laughter is Just the Best Medicine And Finally….. Welcome to SAGAM’s June Newsletter…….. Well, most of May was a bit of a wash-out, wasn’t it? Lets hope the month of June is much better…..YES PLEASE!!! I hope you are keeping well and if you are back at work, have settle nicely back into the routine. Maybe holidays are on the horizon; not necessarily going abroad as per government guidelines but enjoy our great British country side or lovely sea side resorts.