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A programme run by a Spanish accident prevention group is helping cut road deaths by raising awareness of the dangers of driving while under the influence of drink and drugs. It aims to stop young people falling victim to peer pressure and driving while unsafe or being a passenger when the driver…
A rise in the number of deaths related to the use of electric scooters in Spain has led to the development of an education programme aimed at young people.
In January 2022, the European Commission added new road safety data and analytical resources to its library for European Road Safety Observatory (ERSO), with the publication of thematic reports on seat belt use, serious injuries and alcohol use.
The European Commission has published an evaluation of the current European Directive on driving licenses (Directive 2006/126/EC)(link is external). The Directive aims to align EU rules on driving licences and improve road safety, allowing the free movement of citizens and reducing driving…
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