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TIRF poll: New post-pandemic decline among drivers self-reporting driving when they believed they were over the legal limit

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2023) - The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released, Road Safety Monitor 2023: Drinking & Driving in Canada, with sponsorship from Beer Canada and Desjardins Insurance. This new fact sheet examines current beliefs, attitudes and practices related to drinking and driving in Canada. It considers them in the context of recent trends in alcohol-related fatal crashes using TIRF's National Fatality Database which is current up to 2021; the most recent year for which data are available.

Key Points:

5.8% of drivers admitted driving when they thought they were over the legal limit which is a significant decrease from 10.5% in 2022.
46.4% of respondents who drove when they thought they were over the legal limit did most of their drinking at their home.
Just over one-third (36.7%) of drinking drivers did most of their drinking alone and 22.9% drank with a partner or family.
Female respondents were 51.3% less likely to report driving after consuming any amount of alcohol compared to males.

Prevent Impaired Driving This Holiday Season with New Resources from the Impaired Driving Coalition of Canada

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 11, 2023) - The month of December is a busy time as family, friends and colleagues are in the midst of planning one or more holiday celebrations. Police services across the country will also be out on the roads this time of year to make sure we all arrive safely at our destination. The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is pleased to release new resources from its Impaired Driving Coalition of Canada (IDCC) which can empower communities and help raise awareness locally to prevent impaired driving this season. The IDCC represents more than 20 organizations working to complete a National Action Plan.

Key Points:

Self-reported impaired driving declined in 2023 but too many Canadians continue to report driving when they believed they were over the legal limit.
The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is pleased to release new resources from its Impaired Driving Coalition of Canada (IDCC) which can empower communities and help raise awareness locally to prevent impaired driving this season.
TIRF's Impaired Driving Coalition of Canada brings together national, provincial and local organizations with a shared concern about impaired driving.
TIRF encourages individuals, communities, and organizations across Canada to utilize these resources to make informed decisions and contribute to the collective effort to prevent impaired driving.

Trends in wildlife-vehicle collisions can guide prevention strategies in Canada

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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OTTAWA, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released a new fact sheet, Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in Canada, 2000-2020 made possible by sponsorship from Desjardins Insurance .

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OTTAWA, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released a new fact sheet, Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in Canada, 2000-2020 made possible by sponsorship from Desjardins Insurance .
It examines the magnitude, characteristics and trends related to motor vehicle fatalities involving wildlife collisions in Canada from 2000 to 2020.
Only one in three (177) wildlife-vehicle collisions occur in the Fall despite this being a peak period for animal migration.
Information about the types of wildlife involved in collisions is key to guide the selection of wildlife mitigation measures.

New study reveals cost-savings and safety benefits to eco-driving

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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Eco-driving curbs fuel costs, helps to prevent insurance premiums from increasing and reduces the burden on the environment.

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Eco-driving curbs fuel costs, helps to prevent insurance premiums from increasing and reduces the burden on the environment.
The study explored whether adopting an eco-driving style reduces crash risk and leads to savings in the operational costs of transportation companies.
The literature reviewed in the study showed that eco-driving can lead to fuel cost savings of up to 15%.
Of benefit to both the trucking industry and consumers is how this practice can improve safety and reduce insurance costs by preventing collisions.

Calling all adults during National Teen Driver Safety Week: Drive like the kids are watching…because they are

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

October 15-21 marks National Teen Driver Safety Week and October 19 is designated as Do Not Disturb While Driving Day.

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October 15-21 marks National Teen Driver Safety Week and October 19 is designated as Do Not Disturb While Driving Day.
In addition, young drivers aged 16 to 24 have the highest crash risk out of all age cohorts as they learn to drive.
So, National Teen Driver Safety Week is a great reminder for adults and teens that your choices on the road matter.
For more information about TIRF’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Framework Safety Center, visit: https://gdlframework.tirf.ca/module/components
For more information about National Teen Driver Safety Week, visit: https://parachute.ca/NTDSW .

Impaired & distraction fatal crash data are crucial to link enforcement and education to emerging trends

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Friday, August 25, 2023

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OTTAWA, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released Drug Use in Fatal Collisions | 2000 – 2020 and Distraction-Related Fatal Collisions | 2000-2020 with sponsorship from Desjardins. Both fact sheets examine the magnitude and trends associated with drugs and distraction, respectively, in motor vehicle fatalities in Canada from 2000 to 2020.

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OTTAWA, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released Drug Use in Fatal Collisions | 2000 – 2020 and Distraction-Related Fatal Collisions | 2000-2020 with sponsorship from Desjardins .
Both fact sheets examine the magnitude and trends associated with drugs and distraction, respectively, in motor vehicle fatalities in Canada from 2000 to 2020.
Drugs included cannabis, illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter drugs,” shares Steve Brown, TIRF Research Associate & Data Collection.
It’s important to note that further analysis is needed to determine whether these trends persist and how they may change in response to greater enforcement and new awareness campaigns.

National road safety stakeholders raise important concerns about the implementation of recreational cannabis consumption spaces

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Public safety risks warrant careful consideration to inform decision-making on cannabis consumption spaces prior to implementation.

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Public safety risks warrant careful consideration to inform decision-making on cannabis consumption spaces prior to implementation.
Before jurisdictions consider whether to permit consumption spaces, TIRF encourages authorities to take into account key considerations prior to implementation.
This report summarizes important public safety risks that warrant careful consideration to inform decision-making as this issue emerges.
"As a safety organization, we believe that exploring and implementing safe and responsible options for recreational cannabis consumption is important to reducing the risks associated with impaired driving.

TIRF USA Road Safety Monitor 2022: Risky driver behaviors show signs of decline

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Monday, February 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA), in partnership with TIRF in Canada and with sponsorship from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation , released the eighth annual Road Safety Monitor (RSM) on alcohol-impaired driving.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA), in partnership with TIRF in Canada and with sponsorship from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation , released the eighth annual Road Safety Monitor (RSM) on alcohol-impaired driving.
In addition, persons reporting driving impaired often or very often also decreased significantly in 2022 to 9.7% compared to 12.3% in 2021,” notes Carl Wicklund, TIRF USA senior research advisor.
Coupling targeted educational efforts with other proven impaired driving deterrent policies such as alcohol ignition interlocks can help accelerate progress.
In general, less risk-taking on the road was reported across all dangerous driving behaviors in 2022 compared to the 2020-2021 average.

Hard-won declines in alcohol-related fatalities may stall without targeted action; new poll shows recent increases in self-reported drinking & driving

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

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This new fact sheet examines current beliefs and practices related to drinking and driving in Canada and considers them in the context of recent trends in alcohol-related fatal crashes.

Key Points:

This new fact sheet examines current beliefs and practices related to drinking and driving in Canada and considers them in the context of recent trends in alcohol-related fatal crashes.
However, the most current fatality data for 2020 revealed an increase to 27.2%, with 447 Canadians killed in road crashes involving a drinking driver.
“This is troubling news when considered in light of new 2022 RSM poll results showing an increase in self-reported drinking and driving,” shares Ward Vanlaar, TIRF COO.
Strategies to prevent alcohol-impaired driving may need to be adapted to reduce alcohol-impaired driving and other risky behaviours.

Addressing cannabis-impaired driving: International researchers join forces to help inform policy and legislation globally

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

This fact sheet series interprets critical research findings regarding several facets of the problem and their implications for policy and legislation.

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This fact sheet series interprets critical research findings regarding several facets of the problem and their implications for policy and legislation.
The purpose is to clarify important research findings to help ensure the development and implementation of cannabis-impaired driving policy and legislation are appropriate and informed by science.
As of 2022, many countries have legalized recreational and/or medical cannabis use including Canada, Georgia, Malta, Mexico, South Africa, and Uruguay.
It would also help accelerate learning to enable researchers to provide clearer answers to policymakers on important legislative issues.