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Hi Molly

I am a road safety researcher working at Loughborough University. I am involved in a European project looking at driver monitoring and interventions (i-DREAMS). One of the things we are doing is using heart-rate measurements to estimate sleepiness (in the world of sleep, as Andrew has commented above, there is a difference between sleepiness – caused by a lack of sleep and fatigue which is related to work load and time on task). We have a number of project reports that can be accessed publicly here:

Deliverables

D2.1 is probably the one that would be most helpful to your project because it includes a chapter looking at ways of measuring sleepiness and fatigue in drivers.
Hope all goes well with your project.

Rachel Talbot

E: r.k.talbot@lboro.ac.uk

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Hello, Molly.

Road safety Scotland has some brief notes here:

Driver Fatigue

RoSPA here:
https://www.rospa.com/media/documents/road-safety/driver-fatigue-factsheet.pdf

Note that there’s a difference between fatigue and tiredness. Brief explanation here:
https://health.onehowto.com/article/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-fatigue-and-tiredness-12619.html

As Mark says, there’ll be plenty more in the Observatory, and I see Kate’s looking to the future!

Here’s an advert that might interest you (see item 6):
https://www.mantislive.com/vehicle-type/truck/

And another:
https://www.cameramatics.com/driver-fatigue-warning-system-and-how-it-works/

So, the future looks rosy … if we can work out whether it’s fatigue or tiredness we need to address. Probably both. 🙂

Andrew Fraser

E: andmarg@hotmail.co.uk

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It’s worth noting that new cars from july 2022 (new models) and july 2024 (existing models updated) will include fatigue detection technology to tackle this important subject. see General Safety Regulation (GRS: Regulation (EC) No 661/2009). I can email you a short PACTS document listing the technologies which also include intelligent speed assist and autonomous braking if that helps.

Kate Carpenter

E: kate.carpenter@jacobs.com
T: 07920143940

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Molly,

the Road Safety Observatory has details into research into fatigue on drivers.

If you type in fatigue in the search panel on the attached link below, there are many links to research which may help in your project.

https://www.roadsafetyobservatory.com/

Mark.

Mark Gregory

E: mark.gregory@atkinsglobal.com

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Thanks Rob

Yes to national guidance – Emergency Covid-19 scheme to mitigate use of mixed age groups on home to school transport.

The route is a public right of way, which runs the side of a field. The areas around the entry and exit to the field (kissing gates) are paved.

There are signs asking for dogs to be kept on a lead – not applicable to school children unless they are being accompanied by a dog-walker.

Liz Mapstone

E: elizabeth.mapstone@n-somerset.gov.uk

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Dear Liz – I assume you are using national guidelines for your assessments? If so, then if the route is of a reasonable surface and the livestock present no real threat, then you could argue it is an available route. However, if this is simply a route across a field then it is unlikely to be available. Happy to chat if you want to call me.

Rob Camp

E: rob.camp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
T: 01305224548

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I have a Tesla Model 3 and, compared to my previous ICE car, I find the driving experience much smoother and more relaxing – less noise and vibration – all I can hear is slight wind noise. I also find my driving manner is calmer, particularly with the use of one pedal driving and regenerative braking to maximize my range. Thanks to one pedal driving and semi-autonomous features, I feel less tired when making longer journeys.

Also on longer journeys, use of super charger stations are a welcome break where myself and passengers can stretch our legs and use toilet facilities, before continuing on the journey – as this is mandatory with an EV, it forces me to take a break and feel more alert and refreshed for the remainder of my journey.

Joshua Bennett

E: joshu.a@outlook.com
T: 07542940016

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The question would be, ‘what if an incident occurs?’, whether this means a collision or fail to stop incident.

This would then require the interpretation on the definition of the word ‘road’ which is given in the Road Traffic Act 1988, s 192(1) a ‘road’ means any highway to which the public has access. It also includes any bridges over which a road passes.

Therefore, I would suggest that if the road is unadopted this does not matter for the purposes of road traffic offences; however, ultimately the definition would be tested by the court. There are many stated cases that make locations you make not conclude would be a road e.g. forecourt of hotel, entrance to supermarket car park.

Personal opinion, if it is leading to a place the public has access e.g the school and is generally used as an access and egress to properties/business, I would suggest this makes the definition of a road appropriate. I would take opinion from local authority legal team prefer progressing and possibly consult those who would ultimately enforce.

It would be interesting to know how this progresses.

David Weller

E: david.weller@kent.gov.uk
T: 03000 419658

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Thanks Richard

Those are my worries too, the whole legality of a Patrol operating on an unadopted road is something that concerns me.

We are yet to undertake the survey to see if it meets criteria, so may be jumping the gun a little at the moment.

Regards

Peter

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Whilst I don’t think there is a reason you couldn’t put someone acting as patrol on an unadopted road there may well be an issue with legal powers and fail to stop incidents. This being the case you could be putting the patrol at risk.

You may want to want to wait until the road is adopted before establishing an SCP site at this point. In the meantime, if you really had to put something in place, you could have someone escorting pedestrians across the road rather than acting as a patrol with a sign. This would get over any legal ambiguity and reduce risk.

Richard Hall

E: richard.hall@northlincs.gov.uk
T: 01724 297346

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Hi Nick

Thanks for responding, yes I guessed we’d need to approach the builders who are currently developing the area (we think it will be 2 to 3 years before we adopt the highway), we also need to check if the current design of the highway is to be changed from its current layout.

I was thinking is there anything in the regs about placing a Patroller on an unadopted road, also is there anything to consider regarding enforcing the law (fail to stops etc) with the road being unadopted

Regards

Peter

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HI Peter we had this issue on unadopted roads as part of ongoing development, and took the approach that we needed the landowners permission.

Nick Cowling

E: ncowling@somerset.gov.uk
T: 01823359452

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Thank you for all your responses 🙂

I have sent an FOI to WMAS requesting collision RTA data for the following categories Pedestrian, Cyclists, Mortcyclists and Horse Riders (Quite a few in Shropshire).

I am waiting on a quote from BrightKidz and will touch base with Red Zulu.

I like this idea from Keith “Also see if you’ve a vehicle mark up shop near you which has offcuts of HV reflective sticky back plastic . We’ve got a couple in county who are happy to give us offcuts – and now to shape them for us as well.” That could be classed as a nugget of Gold information”

I have also found this supplier as well called Flashback tape. Long ago I remember chatting to a A&E Nurse who cycled to work and she was always nervous of crossing T-Junctions, until she found a way to light up the main frame off her bike.

High Intensity Silver Self Adhesive Reflective Strip

Thank you again, I just need to compile the funding bid.

Kr
Alex

E: alexander.ford1@nhs.net

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I use Solon Security and have just received an order of rucksack covers – really good quality, the high vis neck warmers are also great and good value.

https://www.solonsecurity.co.uk/

Regards, Andrew

E: abright@clevelandfire.gov.uk
T: 07725956570

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Hi Alex…..its me!!!

We obviously have the gear that we normally give out at our events if you just wanted to source what we normally give out. We use Solon but have also used Red Zulu, they are a really good local company for you.

Vicki Bristow

E: victoria.bristow@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

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