National Safety Council Projects Increased Traffic Crash Risk during Fourth of July Weekend
The National Safety Council urges all roadway users to make safe choices this Fourth of July by driving sober, buckling up and observing speed limits.
NSC analysis estimates 410 people may die in motor vehicle crashes during the 2026 Independence Day holiday period.
"As we prepare to commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to make this Independence Day one of the safest yet," said Lorraine Martin, NSC CEO. "Every driver has the power to help prevent a tragedy by making simple, safe choices behind the wheel. Driving sober, slowing down and staying focused on the road can help ensure more people spend this holiday weekend with family and friends rather than getting hurt or losing their lives."
License Plate Cameras Are About to Start Tracking a Lot More Than Just Your Car
Automated license plate recognition systems have gotten a lot of flack from privacy activists in the United States recently—and rightfully so, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation which argues that these systems erode basic civil liberties. As it turns out, tracking your license plate is just the start.
One player in the space, Leonardo, has a new trick up its sleeve. According to a new report from 404Media, Leonardo's SignalTrace system is coming to track the unique fingerprints that your other daily carry devices invisibly broadcast simply by being on your person.
According to Leonardo's own product specs, SignalTrace helps to coordinate vehicle license plate with devices that emit signals through popular wireless protocols like Bluetooth.
America’s Heavy EV Problem May End with Drivers Paying More
The obsession with massive batteries and SUVs has caused EV weights to skyrocket. Heavy EVs are wrecking roads and dodging fuel taxes.
Governments globally are realizing that heavy electric vehicles cause substantial wear on public tarmac without contributing to traditional highway funding systems.
Policymakers in both China and the U.S. are pushing for new mileage and weight-based taxes to force EV owners to pay their fair share for infrastructure upkeep.
Trends in U.S. Drivers’ Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Vehicle Automation, 2019–2025
This research brief explores national trends from 2019 to 2025, covering how adoption preferences for vehicle automation have shifted over time.
Data for this research brief were drawn from the Traffic Safety Culture Index (TSCI) survey, an annual probability-based survey designed to represent the U.S. population.
Key findings included: Over time, drivers increasingly preferred more assistive technology (e.g., Level 2). Drivers perceived it as safer, trusted it more, and had fewer concerns.
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