Good practices

Since the earliest days of the automobile, aquaplaning – when a vehicle loses grip due to a layer of water between the tires and the road – has remained one of the few critical safety challenges still unresolved by today’s technologies. It continues to cause thousands of fatalities annually, and it’s estimated that around 20% of road accidents occur in low-grip conditions, often linked to rain or standing water.
Despite decades of development in passive and active safety systems, no solution currently exists to restore grip once aquaplaning begins. This makes it a persistent threat for all drivers, and a major obstacle to the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles.
The Aquaplaning Intelligent Solution (AIS) by Easyrain addresses this safety gap by actively restoring tire-road contact in real time: the system sprays high-pressure water in front of the front tires to break the water layer causing aquaplaning. AIS is the first system designed specifically to prevent aquaplaning, offering a new layer of safety where existing technologies fall short. While its benefits are immediate for today’s road users, AIS also contributes to the essential safety required to enable autonomous driving in all weather conditions.

The LEDONE Connected project began in early 2021, following the publication of new Spanish regulations promoting connected emergency signaling, specifically through the Real Decreto 159/2021. The objective was to develop a V16 emergency light that would not only meet legal standards but go further in terms of safety, visibility, and connectivity. Sustainability was not a regulatory requirement, but a value deeply embedded in Erum Vial's philosophy and business model.

The first phase focused on R&D, resulting in a high-visibility design (the tallest on the market) with 360° lighting powered by 10 high-intensity LEDs, a dual magnetic/adhesive fixation system for universal vehicle compatibility, and the optional LEDONE Arrow for enhanced lateral visibility in large vehicles.

Erum Vial integrated NB-IoT connectivity provided by Vodafone, ensuring reliable communication with national road safety authorities. Additionally, we developed the LEDONE mobile app to offer real-time connection confirmation, direct access to emergency contacts, and tow tracking tools.

The project followed a phased timeline:

• 2021: Technical research, regulatory analysis, and initial design with a focus on safety, visibility, and integration of IoT.
• 2022–2023: Industrialization of the product in Erum's manufacturing plant in Alcoy, using 100% recycled plastic and applying sustainability practices as a corporate commitment—not due to any regulatory mandate.
• 2024–2025: Full-scale distribution across Spain with more than 20,000 sales points and ongoing collection of field data for product improvement.

Key activities include app development (LEDONE App), firmware updates, user feedback analysis, and public awareness campaigns on connected safety devices. The project is ongoing and ready for European scalability, with continuous improvement based on real-world use and user feedback.

In 2024, Kerry County Council’s Road Safety Office launched a series of road safety campaigns, with the lead conference aimed at older road users and aligning with ‘Transportation’ a World Health Organisation Age Friendly Theme. This event was delivered in partnership with Age Friendly Kerry and Older People’s Council Kerry and in association with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority.
The conference addressed changes in road layouts, signage, speed limits, road traffic laws, and how vehicles and driving habits have changed. It focused on promoting safer driving behaviour. Presentations were delivered in plain language to ensure all attendees could fully engage.
The event offered older drivers an opportunity to share their experiences and raise concerns about their safety on the roads. The event served as an information session and a valuable opportunity for engagement with older road users.

Occupational Road Risk, also known as Work Related Road Risk (WRRR), is the risk that an employee may be involved in a collision while driving for work, causing harm to themselves and others. As a minimum, 1/3 of injury collisions every year in the UK involves at least one person driving for work, with 35,000 casualties because of these collisions annually.
Employers have an established legal role to play in the safe management of their employees who drive/ride for work under the UK Health and Safety at Work Act. Workplace health and safety legislation applies equally to work related driving and riding and should be applied in the same way as in the physical workplace.
The Driving for Better Business programme (DfBB) works on the premise that employers have a crucial role to play in the safety of drivers and other road users. Working with employers, we can positively influence a significant number of road users to improve driver behaviour and reduce collisions and injuries. Whilst there is a focus on the requirement under law to manage driving for work, the principle is valid in any jurisdiction.
Our vision is “a world where those who use the roads for work do so safely, efficiently and sustainably" and mission is “To improve safety and reduce risk for all those who drive or ride for work, by promoting good management practice and demonstrating the significant business benefits”.

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