Around 400 Denver residents, including the city's mayor, are part of an experiment called "Driving Change." The program has been running since mid-March, and on Monday participants were able to check their "scores" online for the first time.

Illinois state officials are crediting Ford Motor Company Fund's Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) teen safe driving program for helping reduce the state's teen auto fatalities by 61 percent reduction thus far in 2008.

Rather than improving motorist safety, red-light cameras significantly increase crashes and are a ticket to higher auto insurance premiums, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Public Health conclude.

A car body that thinks intelligently and protects its occupants at the crucial moment has been every driver’s dream for a long time. Research scientists in an EU project have developed an intelligent side-impact protection system that dramatically reduces the risk of injury.

Carnegie Mellon University scientists have shown that just listening to a cell phone while driving is a significant distraction, and it causes drivers to commit some of the same types of driving errors that can occur under the influence of alcohol.

Overtaking on two-lane roads is easier if drivers use what is known as an overtaking assistant, a system which indicates when it is safe to overtake. This system prevents reckless drivers overtaking when it is not safe and can also aid cautious drivers in overtaking slower vehicles.

Each year about 13,000 people die on U.S. roads and highways in speed-related traffic accidents. A group of state governors says 35 jurisdictions are now using automatic speed cameras. Government and insurance industry officials argue such cameras not only catch speeders, they slow down drivers and save lives. Paul Sisco has this searching for solutions report.

Authorities in Northern Mexico warns motorists that anyone who is caught putting on lipstick, shaving or holding a pet while behind the wheel, will be charged hefty fines in an attempt to lower the chances of traffic accidents.

NYS Thruway is closed due to blowing snow and limited visibility.

Cars are becoming increasingly showy with tons of gadgets and gizmos such as GPS navigation systems that are both helpful and hindering depending on the driver. Fortunately, a larger amount of the new features are developed to help drivers increase their safety on the roads.

Rebecca De Mornay has been charged with drunk driving after failing few short driving and alcohol checking tests from the police officers.

Philadelphia news anchor Alycia Lane has reportedly been arrested after hitting a police officer in New York City.