Road Safety - Links

Canada

Assessment for Medically At-Risk Drivers
DriveAble is a University of Alberta spin off company established to deliver, on a world-wide basis, scientifically developed driver evaluation procedures for medically at-risk drivers. DriveAble evaluates the driving competence of drivers whose ability to drive safely may be compromised by medical conditions or medications.

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
Includes a calendar of events, the Canadian Police Chief magazine, membership information and much more.

The Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals
Disseminates traffic safety information and includes international safety news, conferences and courses, newsletter, and links to traffic safety sites.

The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administration CCMTA
CCMTA is the official organization in Canada for coordinating all matters dealing with the administration, regulation and control of motor vehicle transportation and highway safety. CCMTA incorporates members from all Canadian governments (Provincial/Territorial/Federal) as well as Associate Members from transportation related organizations.

Canada Safety Council
Topics such as safety tips for party hosts, winter driving and proposed Criminal Code legislation on drug driving.

Canadian Youth Against Impaired Driving
Canadian Youth Against Impaired Driving (CYAID) was formed in 1990 as an effort to unite impaired driving related youth initiatives across Canada. CYAID membership includes SADD Alberta, SADD Saskatchewan, OSAID Ontario, TADD Manitoba and BACCHUS - representing over 25,000 Canadian youth

The Drunk Driving Masses
This site's mission is to document cases about victims and traffic incidents concentrating solely on driver impairment.

Education for the Driving Masses
Canada's Premier Educational and Online News Resource Website About Traffic, Crash Prevention, Collisions, Road Fatalities and Related Court Cases

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Includes information on youth assembly programs (high energy, multimedia Youth Assembly Program promotes drug and alcohol awareness and risk prevention in schools), volunteer information, news releases and victim services.

NSAIDD (National Students Against Impaired and Distracted Driving) Day
This national day of action starts in 1999 by a group of high school students that believed they have the power to stop impaired driving. Since then this movement has spread across the country, with now more than 500,000 students taking part of the day. NSAIDD Day is held annually on the third Tuesday in October and is a program of The Student Life Education Company.

Operation Red Nose
Operation Red Nose (ORN) is a free, designated-driver service that helps keep roads safe during the holiday season. It’s the only anti-drinking-and-driving program that gets drivers who may be unfit to drive, and their passengers, to their destinations safely – in their own cars.

Passenger Protect Program
Canadian travelers can visit this site to obtain additional information on the new Passenger Protect Program requirements.

Passing School Buses html | pdf
Many drivers are unaware of the penalties for passing stopped school buses while they are displaying flashing red lights to load or unload students.

Passing Stationary Emergency Vehicles on the Highway
Many drivers are uncertain of what action to take as the laws regarding the passing of stopped emergency vehicles differs from province to province.

The Student Life Education Company

• The Student Life Education Company is a registered charity established in 1986. The organization houses three divisions:
• BACCHUS Canada – The Post Secondary Division that is committed to the education, training and support of post-secondary students across Canada, with regards to healthy lifestyles and responsible decision making.
• Student Life NOW!- The high school division that is responsible for the National Students Against Impaired and Distracted Driving Day Program
• The Canadian Centre for Social Norms Research – The research centre that attempts to correct student misperceptions of drinking norms to reflect the actual drinking patterns on individual campuses

Traffic collisions involving cattle
New federal requirements for transporting dead cattle

Traffic Injury Research Foundation
The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is a charitable, independent road safety institute, devoted to reducing traffic related deaths and injuries. It performs original research into the causes of road crashes and develops and promotes effective prevention programs and policies.

Transport Canada
Includes a page for youth that contains many interactive games. You can also find information on topics such as child safety, vehicle recalls, acts and regulations and travel information to help you travel safe and travel smart.

International

Alcohol Awareness Research Library
This website highlights research on drunk driving, underage drinking, alcohol abuse and responsible consumption, including independent university and government research.

The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization striving to develop model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. The Association serves as an information clearing house for these same disciplines, and acts as the international spokesman for these interests.

Automakers' Emergency Response Guides for Hybrid Cars

Distraction.gov
Official US Government Website for Distracted Driving

International Association of Chiefs of Police
Membership information, calendar of events, training, publications and legislative activities and more.

The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running
The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running is dedicated to reducing the incidence of red light running in the United States and the fatalities and injuries it causes. The Campaign has assembled a team of leaders from the fields of law enforcement, transportation engineering, healthcare and emergency medicine, and traffic safety to tackle this crucial safety issue.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Contains information on important issues such as air bags, child passenger safety, crash tests, crash statistics and driver distraction.

Programs to Prevent Alcohol Abuse and Drunk Driving
Includes programs on: Underage drinking, drunk driving, college issues, responsible drinking and program evaluations. Also includes a section on Partners and Advisors along with a section on International which contains presentations given internationally.

Stop Impaired Driving
Impaired driving is no accident. It’s a serious and deadly crime that kills every 30 minutes. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) offer an array of toolkits and resources to help you plan and implement comprehensive programs to make your community a safer and healthier place.