This report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the walking speed of older pedestrians, and suggested ways to improve signal timing to improve safety while not increasing congestion.
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Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (06/01/2003)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationA Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis pocket guide helps transportation professionals consider the needs of an aging population and covers three key areas -- intersections/interchanges, curves, and temporary traffic control situations (e.g., workzones).
Effectiveness of Pretensioners And Load Limiters for Enhancing Fatality Reduction By Seat Belts — National (11/01/2000)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report Documentation on the effectiveness of pretensioners and load limiters for enhancing fatality reduction by seat belts.
Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)
Source: ExpertThis report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.
Medical standards for passenger (Class D) and motorcycle (Class M) driver's licenses — Massachusetts
Source: State Agency/ProgramLearn about the Registry of Motor Vehicles' current medical policies relating to passenger vehicle and motorcycle driver's licenses.
Should You Stop Driving — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramBelow are some conversation starters, tools, and resources to help you cope with changes in driving, safety, and retiring from driving.
Law Enforcement Directions and Links to Older Driver Education Webinars — Minnesota
Source: ExpertAbove are the links to the Older Driver Education Webinars designed for LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS and the Directions to accessing the available POST hour.
Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
Identification and Referral of Medically Impaired Older Drivers — National
Source: ExpertThe “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety,” is a two-hour POST certified training for CPT credit delivered by a team of health and law enforcement professionals.