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The European Commission has launched two public consultations, on future rules for driving licences and on the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules.
Did you know that being awake for 14 hours carries the same risk of crashing as a 0.05 level of blood alcohol concentration (i.e. twice the normal risk)? And that 10 to 20% of the road crashes are (partly) due to driving fatigue? Driving fatigue is a major road safety problem worldwide. Therefore…
As we all know far, 2020 was the year many governments introduced the “stay-at-home” policies as a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. This created empty streets and shorter journeys.
Education plays a crucial part in our ambition to reach Vision Zero. It can help young people to better understand the potential risks on the road and how they can adapt their behaviour to avoid potential danger. Luckily, the statistics for young people between 15 and 17 years old reveal a positive…
Our February edition of the European Road Safety Charter newsletter can be viewed in the official EU languages below. Click the link to view in your chosen language: Bulgarian