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Serious road injuries ‘massively’ underreported
Our new report looks at how the EU and national governments can improve data on serious road injuries and develop measures to reduce them.
30 km/h speed limits cut congestion
The claim that 30 km/h speed limits lead to increased traffic congestion and higher congestion costs is a myth, unsupported by evidence, according to a new paper by George Yannis and Eva Michelaraki of the National Technical University of Athens. The study reports that examination of traffic patterns in Switzerland revealed that 30 km/h limits allowed the road system to accommodate cars more efficiently, resulting in faster overall travel times.
Speed
Speed is the number one killer on Europe’s roads. Read our latest report on how EU countries are tackling the problem.
Drink-driving
A quarter of road deaths in the EU are alcohol related. Our interactive map shows how different European countries are tackling the problem. See also our new map looking at the use of alcohol interlocks in different countries.
EU Road Safety Exchange
We’re helping EU Member States share best practice on a wide range of road safety policies. Find out more.
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In the media
The Observer view on SUVs: they are too dangerous and too big, their drivers should be made to pay
The Observer (UK)
Are significantly more people injured on Europe’s roads than reported in official statistics? A new study identifies major weaknesses in data collection.
Welt (DE)
Approving US-made cars would make UK roads less safe
James Foxall, Daily Telegraph (UK)
Serious Traffic Injuries In Europe Worse Than Reported, Study Finds
Tanya Mohn, Forbes
Will 15-year-olds soon be allowed to drive 2.5-ton cars?
Der Spiegel
Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road
BBC
Brussels can’t give ground on vehicle safety standards
Financial Times
Beware pitfalls on the road towards automated driving
Frank Mütze, Financial Times
Europe should ban the Ram
Dudley Curtis, The Guardian
European Council raises concerns over raised speed limits
Antonio Avenoso, Radio New Zealand
The EU needs to consider structural ways of shifting the market towards lighter cars that make the streets safer for all road users.
Dudley Curtis, The Economist
Why Can’t All Countries Be Like Finland When It Comes To Road Safety?
Tanya Mohn, Forbes
Pick-ups are quintessentially American; they have so far played hardly any role in Europe. But now even monsters like the Ram 1500 are coming here more and more often – via a legal loophole. Experts are appalled.
Lukas Kissel, Spiegel
20mph: Wales first UK nation to drop speed limit from 30mph
BBC
Swapping ideas in the EU.
Dudley Curtis, The Economist
While the recent opposition to the implementation of Brussels ‘Good Move’ mobility plan to make the city safer for pedestrians and cyclists was not unexpected, the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is urging the capital’s politicians not to give up.
Ellen Townsend, The Brussels Times
In Italy road safety is on the front page, but sympathy from politicians is not enough. It’s time for action.
Antonio Avenoso, Corriere della Sera
Europe changes gear over speed limits on country roads.
BBC
Limiti di velocità, abbassandoli di 10 km all’ora si risparmierebbero duemila vite l’anno.
La Stampa
The European Union plans to require speed-limiting and emergency braking technology in all new car models starting in 2022, along with dozens of other technical features to improve road safety.
The New York Times