Articles

New and useful from the traffic scene!

New figures from Trygg Trafikk show that fatal accidents on Norwegian roads continue to decline. It is a development that the entire Norwegian Traffic Department has been working on for a long time, and it is going in the right direction. But instead of breathing a sigh of relief, this is perhaps the time to ask: What is it that actually works?
NRK Trafikk – one of the most widely used sources of traffic information in Norway – is now being switched off. This service has been a regular companion on many journeys, especially during holidays and rush hour. It is now gone from the DAB network.
The government has chosen not to submit the proposal for a ban on inspection notifications before the deadline for the spring bill to the Storting. This means that all Safedrive customers can breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to a safe and ban-free summer.
Every day, 140,000 trips are made while under the influence of alcohol on Norwegian roads. This is a serious social problem that requires effective measures – and Safedrive can be part of the solution.
Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård asks why police checks should be notified. The answer is simple: Because it saves lives.
"UP is on a wild path," says a former police officer about the bill from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and is clear that Safedrive saves the lives of both animals and people.
Now the world's most expensive fines are getting even more expensive. The government is increasing the fine rates once again, despite the proposal being slaughtered by experts.
Through an exciting pilot project, Safedrive and K160UTR hope to develop emergency vehicle notification – a new solution that can increase safety for both emergency services and other road users.
The government has today submitted a new bill for consultation that would ban speeding tickets. CEO and founder of Safedrive, Magnus Wester, believes that such a ban could have serious consequences for traffic safety.
Seven out of ten drivers experience feeling angry or stressed in traffic. But which group of drivers is most irritated behind the wheel?
Heavy snowfall in early January has paralyzed parts of the country and created traffic challenges that extend far beyond slippery roads and snowdrifts. One of the most serious consequences of the snow chaos is a sharp increase in the number of wildlife collisions.
Safedrive Reward is a rewards program that rewards good behavior on the road. Over 40,000 participants are already competing for millions of kroner – every single week!
This week, employees at Safedrive in Namsos set aside an entire working day to call businesses in Namdalen to raise money for the telethon. The result was overwhelming.

You are entering the English edition of Safedrive.no

Would you like to go to the Norwegian edition?