Scooter Fines Near 1,000 in First Three Months of New Queensland Laws

Two people standing with e-scooter fleet

Brisbane, Queensland Nearly 1,000 fines were issued for e-scooter offences in Queensland in the three months since the State Government introduced new laws to enhance e-scooter rider safety. A total of 633 of these fines were issued to e-scooter users who were not wearing a helmet, according to figures released by the Department of Transport…

Ford Trialling Unique Directional Driver Alerts

Ford Directional Audio Alerts testing

Aachen, Germany Ford Motor Company is developing onboard speakers and specific sounds to alert drivers to other road users around their vehicle, including cyclists and pedestrians. Ford of Europe is trialling “smart driver alert technology” that uses in-car audio to clearly identify the type of road user and their location. The trial includes intuitive sounds…