Commission outlines plans for safer cars, vans and lorries
The European Commission has published a list of 19 lifesaving safety technologies that could be made mandatory on new vehicles in the next update of EU vehicle safety rules. Read more...
Targeted safety measures needed to prevent road deaths among young drivers
Zero tolerance on drink driving, additional hazard perception training and graduated driver licensing schemes should become the norm in order to help tackle the disproportionate risks faced by young drivers and motorcycle riders in Europe, according to a new report. Read more...
Cross border follow-up of traffic offences not being used at ‘full potential’
New EU rules have had a positive impact on tackling road traffic offences committed abroad according to a European Commission report.
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Dublin is the latest 30 km/h city
Plans to cut speed limits to 30 km/h on residential streets throughout Dublin were approved in December.
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Flanders reduces out of town speed limits
The Northern Belgian region of Flanders has reduced the default speed limit on roads outside built-up areas to 70km/h from 90km/h previously.
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Safety fears over reduced fines in Greece
ETSC’s Greek member organisation RSI Panos Mylonas has strongly rejected a government proposal to cut fines for traffic offences including speeding and use of mobile phones at the wheel.
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Tesla autopilot updates change rules on speeding
Tesla’s latest software update has reversed an earlier change that capped the speed of its Autopilot driver assistance system at the posted speed limit on undivided roads.
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