ETSC – European Transport Safety Council

Press releases

Call to make ABS brakes mandatory on motorcycles under 125cc as well as practical tests and a minimum age of 16 for mopeds

ETSC is calling for the European Union and European national governments to make Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) mandatory on all new motorcycles in a new report on the state of motorcycling safety in Europe.

E-Scooters

A 20 km/h factory-set speed limit, larger wheels, a ban on passengers and pavement riding, compulsory helmets and a minimum age of 16. These are some of the recommendations set out in a new report on safer technical standards for e-scooters and safer e-scooter usage rules in Europe from ETSC and the UK Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS).

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Speed

Speed is the number one killer on Europe’s roads. Read our latest report on how EU countries are tackling the problem.

Drink-driving

A quarter of road deaths in the EU are alcohol related. Our interactive map shows how different European countries are tackling the problem. See also our new map looking at the use of alcohol interlocks in different countries.

EU Road Safety Exchange

We’re helping EU Member States share best practice on a wide range of road safety policies. Find out more.

Latest News

Press releases
March 29, 2023

Call to make ABS brakes mandatory on motorcycles under 125cc as well as practical tests and a minimum age of 16 for mopeds

News
March 22, 2023

Road safety researchers sound alarm on funding

News
March 21, 2023

Swiss research shows 30 km/h zones reduced crashes by 38%

ETSC is a Brussels-based independent non-profit making organisation dedicated to reducing the numbers of deaths and injuries in transport in Europe. Areas that we work on:

In the media

Swapping ideas in the EU.
Dudley Curtis, The Economist

While the recent opposition to the implementation of Brussels ‘Good Move’ mobility plan to make the city safer for pedestrians and cyclists was not unexpected, the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is urging the capital’s politicians not to give up.
Ellen Townsend, The Brussels Times

In Italy road safety is on the front page, but sympathy from politicians is not enough. It’s time for action.
Antonio Avenoso, Corriere della Sera

Europe changes gear over speed limits on country roads.
BBC

Limiti di velocità, abbassandoli di 10 km all’ora si risparmierebbero duemila vite l’anno.
La Stampa

The European Union plans to require speed-limiting and emergency braking technology in all new car models starting in 2022, along with dozens of other technical features to improve road safety.
The New York Times

Significant reductions in road casualties for vehicle occupants across Europe in the last decade have not been matched by equivalent safety gains for pedestrians and cyclists, a report has shown.
The Guardian