July 2014

At Nottingham Trent University in the UK, researchers are involved in a study in collaboration with a semiconductor company, Plessey Semiconductors to study the effectiveness and feasibility of an electrocardiogram (ECG) system embedded in the driver’s seat of cars, with unique sensors that can sense when drivers are starting to fall asleep at the wheel. […]

Distracted driving remains a concern for Ontario’s government and police forces. Prior to the June 12, 2014, a bill had been introduced into parliament that concerned stricter penalties for distracted driving. As a result of the election, the bill was not passed and has yet to become legislation (law). Now that parliament is back in