Beware of pedestrian drunks, drivers warned

BUCHAREST. Road safety chiefs, worried about the "despairing" levels of accidents, have put up signs warning Romanian drivers to be careful of drunken pedestrians lying on roads.

Experts Missed Obvious Signs Before Mine Collapse

A HUGE mine collapse that crippled a vital Latrobe Valley power station was caused by slack and lapsed safety precautions, a report has revealed.

Display To Showcase Road Safety Technology

ILLAWARRA residents can see some of the newest road safety technology - and its potential to save lives - at the Wollongong Innovation Campus' iC Central building today.

Lifesavers Go Bush On A Swell Safety Mission

SOUTH Coast lifesavers are travelling far and wide this week to teach bush kids surf safety.

Crossings Safety Plan Wins Praise

A NEW level-crossing safety package has been welcomed by rail operators but some argue the measures do not go far enough.

Coloured Lines May Replace Street Signs

THOUSANDS of street signs may be removed from the CBD and replaced with coloured road line markings, under a plan proposed by the Lord Mayor, Clover Moore.

Upgrading Of Safety At Schools

NEW safety technology will be installed outside nine Hunter schools.

Bus Safety Questioned After Passenger Deaths

A CORONER is investigating whether Sydney Buses needs to update its safety procedures after the deaths of two elderly women.

Sophie's New Battle Forces Safety Review

THE safety of pedestrian crossings across four-lane roads will be audited, and traffic lights will be built at the dangerous pedestrian crossing that almost claimed the life of five-year-old Sophie Delezio.

Council Baulks At Bag-snatch Warning Signs

CITY of Sydney council is concerned a plan to erect signs in Redfern warning motorists against bag snatchers will scare drivers.

Heed Danger Signs Of Driver Fatigue

THE warning signs of driver fatigue including microsleeps and weary behaviour have been highlighted in the lead-up to the busy summer holiday season.

Uphill Battle For Safety On The Pass

EFFORTS to improve safety on Macquarie Pass took a blow yesterday when a truck crash blocked the road for more than five hours.

Hospitals Told To Shape Up On Safety

SEVEN Victorian health-care organisations have been warned to improve safety standards at their hospitals or risk losing their accreditation.

Rta Stalls On Tunnel Risk Signs

The Roads and Traffic Authority has failed to install signs advising drivers to wind up their windows to block out air pollution in the M5 East tunnel despite pleas from government agencies.