Road managers
Accessibility tools
Fatigue and Distraction Detection Technologies (FDDT) is proven to play a positive role in reducing driver fatigue and distraction events by better ensuring drivers are behind the wheel when they are most fit for duty and alerting drivers to potential incidents.
We know the heavy vehicle industry and regulatory partners support the safety benefits of FDDT, but they want to see greater guidance and safety management systems to support its use.
As the safety regulator, the NHVR is committed to partnering with industry to develop an agreed approach to what good practice in the use of FDDT looks like.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is seeking expressions of interest from transport companies and technology providers to participate in an NHVR commissioned safety project to improve the use of FDDT.
Expression of interest
More information on the project can be found in the Fatigue Distraction Detection Technologies (FDDT) - Expression of interest invitation (PDF, 184KB)
2019 Fatigue Distraction Detection Research Report
The new project will build on the findings of the NHVR’s 2019 research study which identified the importance of the company response in identifying driver behaviour and trends to better manage safety.
The 2019 FDDT Study involved interviews with operators currently using fatigue and distraction detection technologies, as well as analysis of records and data from operators currently using the technology to assist in identifying ways to facilitate the successful adoption and use of fatigue and distraction technology by the road freight industry.