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2007 News Archives
May 10, 2007 |
Fatigue Impairment - Press Release |
| Drowsy drivers put themselves and others at risk: 2nd Fatigue Impairment Awareness Day kicks off with Driver Fatigue Symposium Wednesday, May 16, 2007 | |
Every year, more than 400 Canadians die and more are injured because drivers take the wheel despite being drowsy or tired. In fact, at least 20% of Canadians admit they have nodded off at the wheel in the past 12 months. Driver fatigue impairment is not just a problem for long-distance truck or bus drivers; it can affect all drivers. In most Canadian jurisdictions police have the power to temporarily suspend the license of a driver with a 0.5 BAC. These issues will be discussed at the Driver Fatigue Symposium on May 16. The industry event is hosted by the Highway Safety Roundtable and sponsored by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Media are invited to attend. |
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April 30, 2007 |
Fatigue Impairment - News |
| Working Together to Understand Driver Fatigue | |
By bringing together concerned stakeholders, Insurance Bureau of Canada and the Highway Safety Roundtable hope to shed further light on the issue of fatigue impairment and lead the discussion on possible solutions. Participation is free for invited stakeholders. Sessions: - Literature review - Operational Definition of Fatigue and Research - Strategies to Alleviate Negative Impact of Driver Fatigue Keynote Address: - The Honourable Donna Cansfield, Ontario Minister of Transportation For more information please contact: admin@fatigueimpairment.ca |
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