Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin March 2006

The total number of road deaths in March 2006 was 127 - this is a 19.6% decrease from the March 2005 figure. The number of road deaths in 2006 to the end of March is 410 - this is a 5.7% increase over the same 3 month period in 2005.

Road Deaths Australia, 2005 Statistical Summary

This publication presents an annual statistical summary of fatal road crashes and road deaths in Australia.

CR 226: A pilot study of the effects of macrotexture on stopping distance

This pilot study was undertaken to investigate whether presently available methods were capable of generating useful information on the relative contribution of microtexture and macrotexture to stopping distance at different speeds.

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin February 2006

The total number of road deaths in February 2006 was 124 this is a 4.2% increase over the February 2005 figure. The number of road deaths in 2006 to the end of February is 279

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin January 2006

This month's key figures The total number of road deaths in January 2006 was 153 - this is a 37.8% increase over the January 2005 figure. The number of road deaths in 2006 to the end of January is 153

Safety Benefits of Introduced Drug and Alcohol Testing for Safety-Sensitive Personnel in the Aviation Industry

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin December 2005

This months key figures The total number of road deaths in December 2005 was 156 - this is a 22.8% increase over the December 2004 figure.

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin November 2005

The total number of road deaths in November 2005 was 122 - this is a 6.9% decrease from the November 2004 figure. The number of road deaths in 2005 to the end of November is 1,488 - this is a 2.2% increase over the same 11 month period in 2004.

Response of the Australian Government to an inquiry into National Road Safety

During 2003–04 the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Transport and Regional Services (the Neville Committee) conducted an Inquiry into National Road Safety.

Static —A driver's guide to fires caused by static electricity

Static electricity is a phenomenon that can occur when two objects or substances come in contact with each other and are then separated. The build up of electricity is often noticed by drivers and passengers when they receive a mild electric shock as they exit the vehicle.