New technologies

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The National Road Safety Strategy sees long term benefits in new technologies such as interactive speed controls and interlocks which prevent a vehicle being driven unless certain conditions are met. Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technologies already available can address the three major causes of road fatalities and injuries:

• Drink driving - Alcohol ignition interlocks
• Speeding - Intelligent speed adaption
• Non-use of restraints - Seatbelt ignition interlocks

The introduction of new technologies depends on the manufacturers’ assessments of the market. However, governments can intervene to ensure the timely introduction of safety features to vehicles manufactured in or imported to Australia. Clearly this needs to be done at a national level.