Good practices

Violations at intersections, including non-compliance with a red light signal, are among Europe's most common causes of traffic accidents. According to data by the European Transport Safety Council, fatalities on European roads have more than halved since 2000, but the number of severe injuries and deaths caused by traffic accidents remains higher than the EU's target.

In response to this situation, LMT has built a GDPR-compliant AI-powered traffic monitoring solution that minimally interferes with existing road infrastructure and uses readily available resources. It can be installed in a matter of hours without construction and only requires an electrical connection.

LMT's solution uses a PANORAMIC camera paired with computer vision technology to analyse everything it sees in the video frame, then sends the metadata to the cloud. The cloud's algorithm sifts through the data and detects an occurrence of a red light offence. This information can further be used for detecting and prosecuting the violators and addressing the problem to help reduce such infringements in the first place.

The European Union’s Vision Zero – no fatalities and severe injuries on European roads by 2050 – stands to benefit from implementing such solutions as the traffic monitoring solution by LMT.

We are addressing several key road safety challenges, particularly the high rates of fatalities and serious injuries on Irish roads, many of which are caused by drink driving. Between 1 January and 24 July 2024, there were 109 fatalities on Irish roads, 17 more than during the same period in 2023. Among these, 43 were drivers and 14 were motorcyclists. One of the major factors contributing to these fatalities is drink driving, with research showing that 37% of driver fatalities (from 2015-2019) involved a positive alcohol test.
To tackle this issue, the Government's Road Safety Strategy Action Plan 2021-2024 has outlined a need for targeted public education campaigns addressing the key causes of death and serious injuries, with a focus on high-risk groups. In April 2024, the Irish Government allocated additional funding to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to combat the rising number of road deaths.
As part of this effort, we launched a pilot program featuring the Flinebox breathalyzer kiosks, starting at Electric Picnic, Ireland’s largest music festival. It uses advanced Drager alcohol sensor technology, where users blow into a straw, and the result appears on a screen in just 10 seconds. A disclaimer on the screen makes it clear that the breathalyser’s results are for informational purposes only and don’t have legal force. By making this technology easily accessible in social settings like festivals, we aim raise awareness and encourage individuals to make safer, more informed choices before getting behind the wheel

TyreSafe is addressing the critical issue of tyre-related road casualties by equipping all road users with the knowledge to identify and act on poorly maintained or illegal tyres. Our mission follows the Safe System approach, recognising human error and injury tolerances, and aims to eliminate harm through education, engineering, and enforcement. TyreSafe’s focus is on reducing incidents caused by poor tyre maintenance, illegal tread depth, under-inflation, and other defects. Research consistently shows tyres are one of the most neglected safety components. Data from our 2023 Tread Depth Survey revealed over 6 million tyres are replaced annually when already illegal. A 2022 post-collision investigation revealed that 81% of vehicles involved in incidents had tyre defects. Despite this, under-reporting in Police collisions data, Stats19, limits national awareness. TyreSafe’s campaigns, research and stakeholder engagement address this knowledge gap. We work with government, emergency services, tyre industry and other road safety groups to increase understanding and action. TyreSafe’s vision is zero harm from tyre defects on UK roads. By raising awareness, influencing behaviour and advocating for better data and enforcement, we aim to instil long-term change and reduce preventable tyre-related collisions and casualties.

Children and young people (till 25 years old) make up 41% of the world’s population (United Nations, 2024) and about 25% of this age group is represented in the EU population (Eurostat, 2024). They are an active group, often dependent on public space for movement and social interaction. Yet, that public space is not designed with them in mind, nor does it reflect their world and needs. This has consequences. Every day in Flanders, an average of 10 students (aged 3 to 18) are involved in traffic crashes on their way to school (VIAS Institute, 2019–2023). Over 60% of those victims were walking or cycling. In Europe there were still 455 fatalities amongst children and 2 388 fatalities amongst youth which shows that mobility is not yet inclusive, safe and of high quality for all.
Poorly adapted public space brings dangers and challenges, but it also has more subtle barriers. Children and young people are becoming increasingly less physically active. Regular movement is however essential for both their physical and mental health. One way to encourage this movement is by promoting walking and cycling from an early stage and at a young age.
Inadequate public space also negatively affects the independence of children and young people. About a quarter of students in Flanders are driven by car even for short trips between home and school. That’s unfortunate, because travelling independently helps children learn how to navigate their environment, assess risks, and interact with other road users. This builds confidence and equips them with the skills—and the right—to travel alone.

Training local authorities, safety auditors, and consultants to understand and implement Safe System principles on Irish road projects. The Safe System approach, which aims to eliminate death and serious injury on roads, requires a fundamental shift in thinking—from blaming individual road users to designing a transport system that anticipates human error and minimizes its consequences. Many professionals involved in road planning and safety in Ireland may not yet be fully familiar with this paradigm or how to apply it effectively in practice. This creates a gap between policy aspirations and on-the-ground implementation. Training must therefore go beyond theoretical understanding; it must equip stakeholders with practical tools, case studies, and methodologies tailored to the Irish context. Additionally, integrating Safe System thinking into all stages of road project development—from planning and design to construction and maintenance—requires cross-sector collaboration and a shared commitment to safety. Overcoming institutional inertia, aligning with existing regulations, and ensuring consistent application across local authorities are further hurdles. Addressing these challenges through targeted education, continuous professional development, and supportive policy frameworks is essential to embedding Safe System principles into Ireland’s road safety culture and achieving long-term reductions in road trauma.