Portugal’s penalty points system launches 1 June
Portugal’s long-awaited penalty points system for offences including speeding and drink driving will take effect from 1 June. Read more...
Ford says Intelligent Speed Assistance proving popular
Ford says 95% of customers are opting for its version of Intelligent Speed Assistance, known as Intelligent Speed Limiter, to be fitted on new Galaxy and S-Max models sold in Europe. Read more...
Germany – calls for better speed enforcement as deaths rise again
The German Federal Statistics Office has published preliminary figures showing road deaths increased by 2.9% on German roads last year. Read more...
France installing 10,000 dummy speed cameras
France has begun a major programme to triple the number of ‘safety zones’ covered by its speed camera programme. From February the government began installing 10,000 dummy cameras across the country. Read more...
Luxembourg speed cameras now online
Luxembourg added ten new speed cameras on secondary roads in May, following the successful entry-into-service of the country’s first ten devices in March. Read more...
Penalty points for Belgian drivers…in France
Belgian drivers committing traffic offences in France face losing points on a virtual driving license if French plans to extend its penalty points system to foreign drivers get the go-ahead. Read more...
New figures show numbers speeding on motorways
Data from the UK and Belgium have revealed large numbers of drivers speeding on motorways. Read more...
Telematics cut speeding by 97% says UK fleet manager
The introduction of telematics systems in the vehicle fleet of Andrew Page, a distribution company with 900 vehicles, reduced speeding by 97% and crashes by 47% as well as reducing maintenance costs and improving fuel economy according to a report in the Financial Times newspaper. Read more...
21 September 2016 – European Day Without A Road Death
TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, is planning a new road safety campaign day known as Project EDWARD – European Day Without A Road Death. Read more...
Germany makes it easier to introduce 30km/h limits near schools
German state transport ministers have approved legal changes that will allow for easier application of 30km/h limits near schools and hospitals. Read more...
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