The Institute will be presenting the next webinar for the membership [and guests] on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 11:00 UTC. [please ignore any error in the automated emails where the time might be shown as being in a different zone]
Kate Walker
will be discussing
‘Hiding in Plain Sight: Diabetes and driver safety’
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Kate is the CEO of the Diabetes Safety Organisation, working in the construction and logistics sector, addressing the ever-present and increasing safety risk posed by diabetes. The company work to increase awareness and understanding of the invisible risks and health concerns associated with diabetes. Kate also sits on the Older Drivers Task force and the Tackling Ill Health Working Group for CONIAC.
The Institute will be presenting the next webinar for the membership [and guests] on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 15:00 BST. [please ignore any error in the automated emails where the time might be shown as being in a different zone]
Andre Doria
‘Motorcyclist Airbag PPE: An Alternative EDR Inflating the Survivability Margin of Rider Crashes’
ABSTRACT
Airbag technology that is commonly associated with passenger vehicles has been integrated into motorcyclist street riding protective apparel roughly over the past decade. The majority of the modern-day designs are based upon an electronic system that monitor rider kinematics to activate deployments. Less known is that these devices contain EDR capabilities that can provide a new data source for motorcycle crash reconstruction. This research describes the airbag PPE construction, sensors, data capabilities, testing results, and data validity of airbag vests from three major motorcycling apparel manufacturers. A live demonstration deployment will be performed.
PRESENTATION SUMMARY
This presentation will introduce an alternative motorcycle crash EDR data source contained within modern rider protective apparel, the motorcyclist airbag vest. The history, construction, operation, arming criteria, and recorded data parameters of three mass-produced airbag devices will be shown along with a review of the EDR data from crash testing. A discussion of the airbag vest injury mitigation benefits and a live deployment demonstration will conclude this presentation.
TOPICS
The Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators announce the provision of a training course in Advanced Analysis of Drivers’ Responses (Human Factors in Traffic Crashes), Presented by: Dr Jeffrey W. Muttart.
To be held between 11th May and 15th May 2026, 09:00 to 17:00 BST [please ignore any error in the automated emails where the time might be shown as being in a different zone] . The course will be presented as an online "webinar" using the 'Zoom' platform.
This five-day training course will include training in various topics relative to human factors, including but not restricted to:
The students will receive five full days’ training and their knowledge will be tested at the end of the course. Students will be accredited with their attendance and the course will attract a minimum of 30 hours CPD.
Charges cover training for the five days; a copy of the latest edition of Dr Muttart’s reference book ‘Drivers’ Responses in Emergency Situations’; and a 30-day trial of the ‘Response’ (previously IDRR) programme.
"Crash Day" from the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators
June 2026 sees the return of our very successful research day, and for this year a new venue, the former RAF and USAF airfield at Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire.
This new venue will offer the same essential research crashes along with 'driver experiences' including vehicle handling and HGV driving, a really useful addition to your CPD.
As ever, you can attend - for free - and view many staged crashes as well as engaging in those participation experiences.
So, book early to avoid disappointment, as when capacity is reached, we will have to stop accepting bookings.
Rules of Attendance
Your ticket will be issued on the understanding that you attend this event at your own risk. The Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators can take no responsibility for any loss or injury to persons or property during the running of the 'crash day'.
Your attendance at the events confirms your acceptance of the above and your agreement to follow the instructions of ITAI staff, organisers and council whilst at the event, included but not limited to vehicle parking and driving, routes to be walked and places to stand etc. You will be required to attend the safety briefing at, or shortly after, 9am, at which guidance regarding the day will be given, and to which your attendance at the day confirms your agreement to abide with those instructions.
For a sample of what you might see, here is a compilation video from 2022: https://youtu.be/ciRL4qdOJC4
There will also be a number of static displays, as well as numerous Exhibitors in the Marquee and some live presentations.
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