Road Safety Priorities for the EU 2024-2029
10,000 killed on rural roads in the EU in 2022
Reducing Road Deaths on Rural Roads (PIN Flash 46)
Road victims’ associations urge changes to Italy’s new road traffic law
Austrian towns and cities have more freedom to set 30 km/h limits from 1 July
EU approves ‘hands off’ level 2 driving systems despite safety fears
EU auditors say EU road safety progress is ‘barely moving’
Deal reached on updated rules on cross-border enforcement of traffic offences
European Parliament backs megatrucks – big lorries, big mistake
Cars will need buttons not just touchscreens to get a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating
New Driver Monitoring Requirements for Assisted Driving: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
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
ETSC and ROADPOL – online events on enforcement
How Traffic Law Enforcement Can Contribute to Safer Roads (PIN Flash 42)
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