News — Vulnerable road users

EU should set mandatory safety standards for e-scooters, including 20 km/h maximum speed

Despite notable progress, WHO says road safety remains urgent global issue

Regional court blocks Milan’s plan to require blind spot detection systems on lorries

Balancing safety and independence: ETSC report highlights road safety challenges faced by older road users

Opinion: A troubling shift in English transport policy

E-scooter safety: new study reveals key factors to prevent serious injuries

Concerns over loopholes allowing American pickup trucks to bypass safety and environmental regulations

SUVs and pickups make the roads less safe for car occupants, pedestrians and cyclists – Belgian study

ETSC and PACTS set out safety recommendations for e-scooters and their riders

Five ways Europe can tackle road deaths

European Parliament backs resolution on an EU cycling strategy

Euro NCAP sets out plans for future vehicle safety testing

UK puts vulnerable road users first in new highway code

Opinion: a closer look at which transport modes cause most harm

New tests show AEB systems need to work better in wet, fog and low light situations

Italy set to introduce alcohol interlock programmes and update road safety law

COVID-19: Cities adapting road infrastructure and speed limits to enable safer cycling and walking

“Inadequate safety culture” contributed to fatal Uber automated test vehicle crash

ETSC backing European Parliamentary working group on sustainable and safe active mobility

New e-mobility vehicles need independent checks says Dutch Safety Board