Italy’s alcohol interlock programme moves to implementation phase
Brussels considers curbs on large private pick-ups in “light and safe” zone
EU road safety progress under threat from new era of deregulation
Belgium: Hospital data reveals four times more serious road injuries than police records
Ireland: RSA study reveals higher level of mobile use among van drivers
Opinion: Why we must not roll back life-saving vehicle standards on small cars
Dutch government proposes mandatory helmets for e-bike riders under 18
ETSC welcomes European Parliament support for roadworthiness tests for more motorcycles
UN endorsement of new assisted driving rules opens door to risky “Level 2++” technology in Europe
Italy’s road rules reform passes into law, but some changes could harm road safety
Lithuania considering penalty point system after driving re-offenders kill several people
France weakens rules on penalty points for speeding
As road deaths increase, France looks at weakening speed penalties
ETSC Reaction to the 2021 EU Road Safety Figures
ETSC and ROADPOL – online events on enforcement
How Traffic Law Enforcement Can Contribute to Safer Roads (PIN Flash 42)
Enforcement of rules on drink-driving and mobile phone use at the wheel decreases in majority of European countries
Spain increases section control by 50%
The French government wants to make it easier for local authorities to install speed cameras
Polish speed sign shows fines and penalty points
New Spanish enforcement camera could check for mobile phone use and seatbelt wearing
Germany updates road traffic law with new rules on lorry turning speed, legal passing distance for bicycles and new cycling zones
Tributes paid to Jacques Chirac’s leadership on road safety
Coordinated speed checks reach 26 countries
Speed camera vandalism in France puts up to 75% of devices out of action
Flanders to expand time-over-distance camera network
Finland to double number of safety cameras as groups in Spain and the Netherlands call for more enforcement
France to restrict smart phone apps from sharing temporary police check locations
Lithuania plans roll-out of time-over-distance cameras