Jolyon Carroll

Biomechanical Specialist at Autoliv Development AB - though any views are personal and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Autoliv

[Telegraph Global Health Security @TelGlobalHealth]

Togo’s largest trauma unit is awash with the blood of motorcycle riders.

The patient’s limbs are fractured, scalps gashed and feet twisted. Every day is the same – a relentless production line of injury which the hospital must triage.

Dispatch - free⬇️
https://t.co/xGeORpE5VA

[PACTS @PACTS]

Wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of fatality by as much as 50%.
On this day 40 years ago (Jan 31, 1983) British motorists began buckling up. #40YearsofSeatbeltLegislation #transportsafetyforall #BUCKLEUP @transportgovuk @BarrySheerman #BBC

[AAAM @AAAMFeed]

AAAM’s Motorcycle Safety Special Interest Group announces a new $5,000 mini-grant for research projects. We are looking for and strongly encourage collaborations and interdisciplinary submissions. Learn more about the submission process: https://t.co/FRJzUNQsHN
#RoadSafety

[FIA Region I @FIARegionI]

The Safer and Cleaner Used Vehicles project aims to shift the paradigm on the used vehicle trade.

The project will promote harmonised regulations, standards, and information sharing systems for export and import of used vehicles to Africa.🧾

Learn more https://t.co/pDEtpAFnYW

[Autoliv Inc @AutolivInc]

Head injuries account for more than half of fatal bicyclist injuries. We have teamed up with POC to improve helmet absorption efficiency by testing out helmets with integrated airbags. Learn more: https://t.co/VssAloxVkc

[Cllr. David Ward @DavidDjward]

From July 6 UK will no longer be aligned with EU vehicle safety standards. ⁦@grantshapps⁩ ⁦@transportgovuk⁩ is prioritising Brexit divergence rather than road safety & the lives of British road users. ⁦Ignoring call of 6 former Road Safety Ministers @PACTS⁩

[Autoliv Inc @AutolivInc]

Together with @mirosroadsafety, we maintain a progressive approach to road safety with a focus on powered two-wheelers in Malaysia. Read how our recent conduction of a crash test with the new technology brings us closer to saving more lives globally: https://t.co/7EGEn6AWcE

[Peter Attia @PeterAttiaMD]

1/7
PedalMe, a London-based e-bike company, recently caught attention for announcing that their employees were not allowed to wear helmets.

They claimed that riders who wear helmets take greater risks due to a false sense of security. https://t.co/VCETv66bfE

[Autoliv Inc @AutolivInc]

We advance motorcycle crash tests with @HumaneticsATD. Together, we are developing a test dummy in both physical and finite element models to evaluate the vehicles' risks and safety features. Read more: https://t.co/Gutb57IG0X

[UNRSF – UN Road Safety Fund @UN_RSF]

The @UNEP 2021 Used Vehicle report➡️https://t.co/olpQC7ZZR1 was launched at #COP26. There are more than 80% of the used vehicles exported to West African countries without a valid certificate.
Work with @UN_RSF to improve the second-hand vehicles trade.➡️https://t.co/MfeYpHu0f3

[Autoliv Inc @AutolivInc]

To increase road safety, we need to understand real-world safety issues. So we are researching worldwide, most recently in Thailand, to examine motorcycle crash data. Access the publication: https://t.co/sae2UER1FM

[Autoliv Inc @AutolivInc]

In Sweden, cyclists are the most likely group to sustain severe traffic injuries. To protect bicyclists from side impacts, Autoliv will present a car-based external airbag solution at the @SAEIntl World Congress Experience in April. Read more: https://t.co/tWEuF3F2I8

[Law Commission of England and Wales @Law_Commission]

The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have today published a joint report, making recommendations for the safe and responsible introduction of self-driving vehicles.

Read the full report and recommendations here: https://t.co/EW3ECfvkvU

[Road Safety Foundation @SafeRoadDesign]

Really interesting little blog about our recent Older Drivers Task Force report:
https://t.co/Eu6YyeOyW8

[Jolyon Carroll @JolyonCarroll]

I see some sensible comments in this😃https://t.co/5aEK6AdqfB

[Road Safety Foundation @SafeRoadDesign]

A really important part of our work at RSF is running the Older Drivers Task Force. The original report has been revisited & there are important recommendations to support older drivers to continue to drive while they are safe to do so. Our thanks to all involved & to the DfT.

[Dr. Kelly Henning @drkellyhenning]

Vehicle safety should not be for high-income countries only. We need all governments to pass strong vehicle safety regulations in order to prevent crashes & reduce injury & death. @GlobalNCAP @DavidDjward https://t.co/CRtqw8P347

[Cllr. David Ward @DavidDjward]

Thanks @tanya_mohn @nytimes for highlighting important issue of sub- standard vehicles & 2nd hand imports. Spotlights excellent work @UNEP @Rob_AQMobility. Pleased to have contributed @GlobalNCAP. Major concern in Africa due to high dependence on used cars.https://t.co/Af1fdZeyu3

[UN Road Safety @UNRSC]

New! Global Plan for the Decade of Action for #RoadSafety 2021-2030 highlights urgent action needed in 5 areas:
oMultimodal transport & land-use planning
oSafe road infrastructure
oSafe vehicles
oSafe road use
oPost-crash response
Read & share: https://t.co/EurDGshj2y

[ANCAP Safety Ratings @ANCAPsafety]

DID YOU KNOW? The protection a vehicle provides to pedestrians is also assessed as part of the ANCAP rating system? To help protect pedestrians some cars are fitted with an external pedestrian airbag - designed to provide additional protection to the head of a struck pedestrian.