Response to the Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector
President Von der Leyen urged to reject US vehicle standards in trade negotiations
New EU rules on driving licences – the good, the bad and the ugly
Reducing Serious Injuries on European Roads (PIN Flash 48)
Serious road injuries ‘massively’ underreported
Driving bans imposed abroad will apply across the EU
The danger of ‘cars for kids’ in new driving licence rules
EU backs down on forcing Member States to allow 17-year-old lorry drivers
Italy moves ahead with introduction of alcohol interlocks for drink-drivers
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
