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This 92 page paper highlights challenges and opportunities in road safety research in Europe, describing the contribution from the European Community’s Research Framework Programmes as well as from other research activities at European level and their impact on road transport safety sector. Consideration is also given to new activities that could or should be undertaken in support of increased safety on our roads and for efficient policy implementation. 

The Socio-Economic Benefits of Roads in Europe was produced by the International Road Federation (IRF) Research Council in 2007 and offers an informative insight into roads as a key sector of the European economy. This study demonstrates the tremendous economic impact of roads and road transport-related sectors on the European economy. It encompasses relevant statistics and reports on who uses the roads and why, the social and economic impact of roads and road transport, and the current demand for improved infrastructure and sustainable development on the continent’s road networks. 
 

The second good practice manual, on drinking and driving, was launched by the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) ahead of the UN Road Safety Week. 

Available in EN, ES and PT.

Nato principalmente per far capire ai giovani che la vita e' un dono prezioso, e bisogna averne cura..
I punti chiave del corto/film sono 3.
1) Sicurezza in primis.. Mettersi il casco,  allacciarsi la cintura in auto.. Non usare cellulari..ecc
2) Capire che una distrazione anche minima possa determinare eventi catastrofici, sia per se stessi per per gli altri..
3) Non guidare in stati alternati di coscienza, determinati da alcol, droghe, e altri stupefacenti, che coinvolgono sia giovani che adulti.

Regista: Marcello Randazzo

Musiche : Marcello Randazzo

Aiuto regia: Giada Di Pasquale

Produzione: Gambino Michele , Rosanna Bosco

Direttore fotografia e montaggio: Ciak For You

Former F1 star David Coulthard stars in a new advert promoting safe driving on country roads.

The Road Safety Scotland campaign which was launched by Transport Minister Keith Brown shows Coulthard giving a step by step explanation of good driving practice.

Gorseinon Young Firefighters do the Harlem Shake for Road Safety.

The Harlem Shake phenomenon that has become an overnight global internet sensation has inspired Young Firefighters from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service to create their own version to promote road and fire safety advice.

Studies have shown that drivers don’t fall asleep without warning. Drivers who fall asleep at the wheel have often tried to fight off drowsiness by opening a window, or by turning up the radio. This doesn't work for long. 

Traffic signs, signals and important traffic rules in Germany.

• Warning and information signs




• Signs giving orders




• Special and supplement signs

Towards safer transport of goods and passengers in Europe.

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has published a new report with highlights on improvements in goods and passenger transport fatalities.

The report contents are: Collisions involving heavy goods vehicles - Collisions involving light goods vehicles - Collisions involving buses or coaches - Driving for work - Interview - ETSC Recommendations.

Liikenneturvalta uusi Lapsi liikenteessä – Esite liikennekasvatuksen tueksi

Liikenneturvan uusi Lapsi liikenteessä -esite on suunnattu pienten lasten vanhemmille ja lapsiperheiden kanssa työskenteleville. Esite havainnollistaa runsaiden ja selkeiden esimerkkien avulla, kuinka ottaa liikennekasvatus osaksi arkipäivää lapsen eri ikävaiheissa.

En ny folder från Trafikskyddet – Barn i trafiken

Den nya foldern Barn i trafiken som Trafikskyddet gjort riktar sig till småbarnsföräldrar och till dem som arbetar med små barn. Genom många tydliga exempel visas hur trafikfostran kan integreras i barnets vardag i olika åldrar.