MEPs vote on driving licence changes, with devastating consequences for road safety
Regional court blocks Milan’s plan to require blind spot detection systems on lorries
Israel to require Intelligent Speed Assistance updates for EU-approved vehicles
MEPs back tougher stance on cross-border enforcement of dangerous driving
Dear Transport Ministers: Please do not allow teenagers to drive Heavy Goods Vehicles
Dec 13, 2023 10:00 Online event
Online event – Reducing road deaths among motorcycle riders
Coach drivers’ union criticises weaker rules on resting times
Nov 17, 2023 10:00 Online event
Online Event – Improving Road Safety for Older People in Europe
Cruise recalls its entire fleet of self-driving taxis in the US
Tiny proportion of drivers understand dangers of talking on the phone handsfree while driving
Austrian research shows distraction is the number one cause of crashes
Netherlands to install more cameras to detect mobile phone use at the wheel
Five ways Europe can tackle road deaths
Mandatory distraction warning systems won’t detect most important types of distraction
Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars
Study shows lorry drivers spending 9% of driving time on the phone
Belgian-UK study: positive messages encourage safer driver behaviour more than fear tactics
The Netherlands is first EU Member State to issue automated fines for mobile phone use at the wheel
UK to close loophole and prevent all handheld phone use while driving
New Spanish enforcement camera could check for mobile phone use and seatbelt wearing
1 in 12 plays games behind the wheel – SWOV study on distraction
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment systems weaken reactions more than alcohol and cannabis
Romania introduces tougher sanctions for using a phone at the wheel
Call for ban on hands-free calling
Tougher penalties for distracted driving in Italy
Ireland considers tougher penalties for speeding
Calls to increase education, enforcement and penalties for distracted driving
Drivers in France take more risks when driving for work
Apple to offer a built-in iPhone ‘car mode’ as new data suggest widespread distracted driving
