This quick fact focuses on the effect car colour can have on crash risk. It highlights some key facts and statistics.

References

Condon, M. (2013) Dark cars a safety hazard: report, ABC, https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/programs/nsw-country-hour/2013-08-12/dark-cars-hard-to-see/4880246

Cairney, P & Styles, T. (2003) Review of the literature on daytime running lights (DRL), Contract Report, Prepared for Australian Transport Safety Bureau https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/publications/2003/pdf/Cons_Lights.pdf

Newstead, S. & D’Elia, A. (2007) An Investigation into the Relationship between Vehicle Colour and Crash Risk, Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/216475/muarc263.pdf

Road Safety Commission (2018) Vehicle Safety, Government of Western Australia, https://www.rsc.wa.gov.au/Your-Safety/Safety-Topics/Vehicle-Safety