EU urged to fast-track revised law on cross-border enforcement of traffic rules
Road safety campaigners and European traffic police are urging the EU to fast-track the adoption of a modified law on cross-border enforcement of traffic offences such as speeding. See
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Automated Emergency Braking should be mandatory
ETSC is calling for Automated Emergency Braking systems to be fitted as standard on new cars in the EU. The technology, which is already available as an optional extra even on low-cost vehicles, has been described by one leading UK vehicle safety expert as potentially ‘as important a breakthrough as the seatbelt’.
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Leap forward for lorry direct vision proposed
A new study by researchers at Loughborough University shows how blind spots in HGVs could be significantly reduced with a modified cab design that takes advantage of proposed new EU rules on lorry dimensions.
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Young engineering students recognised for improving cycling safety in Valencia, Milan and Munich
Six engineering students from Spain, Italy and Germany are the winners of ETSC's European-wide competition to inspire young people to develop and implement safety improvements for cycling in their local areas. See
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A third of young drivers admit taking ‘selfies’ at the wheel
Research by Ford carried out in seven EU countries has found that young British drivers are the most likely to take a ‘selfie’ while driving.
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UK trial for self-driving vehicles
Self-driving vehicles will be soon start appearing on British roads with the UK government set to approve limited trials.
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France considers lower BAC limits for novice drivers
A new report for the French interior ministry recommends lowering the drink-driving limit in France to 0.2g/l for those who have held a driving license for less than two years.
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UK report finds women drinking and driving more
The number of women convicted of drink-driving in the UK has almost doubled in recent years, a survey has shown. Women accounted for 9% of drink-drive convictions in 1998, but this figure had risen to 17% by 2012, the survey revealed.
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New study highlights risks to older pedestrians
Fundación Mapfre, a Spanish member of ETSC, has found that the highest-risk group of pedestrians are people aged over 65.
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Greek campaign targets tourists
A large-scale public awareness campaign was launched this Summer in Greece by ETSC member the Road Safety Institute ‘Panos Mylonas’ targeting holidaying foreigners and locals.
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Rider’s fatal crash shown in police safety video
Shocking footage of a fatal collision in Norfolk in the UK has been released by police in a bid to get motorcyclists and drivers to think seriously about road safety.
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