Policy makers

VIDAS is a research and an outreach initiative created and promoted by Bosch and FESVIAL (Spanish Foundation for Road Safety). It is a multi-year initiative involving extensive documentary, epidemiological, and social research to investigate the characteristics, functions, public awareness, and regulations surrounding ADAS.

Its mission is to stand out the role that Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) play in sustainable mobility and road safety, to highlight the value of new technologies applied to driving, and to promote their usability and accessibility for users.

The name VIDAS is an acronym derived from Seguridad Vial (road safety) and ADAS, which means LIVES in Spanish, reflecting the project’s objective: promoting ADAS to save lives.

Social media is deeply intertwined with the daily lives of young people and young adults in Belgium. The rise of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube has led to a new dynamic in the dissemination of information and opinions. This study stems from the concern that social media can normalise and even glorify not only positive but also risky behaviour in traffic. The main objective of this study was to map the prevalence, nature and impact of such content and thus contribute to a better understanding of the role of social media in road safety.

Romania has historically faced one of the lowest rates of child restraint system use in the European Union. In 2019, European data indicated that only around one quarter of child passengers were transported using appropriate child restraint systems. This reflected a broader road safety challenge: high child injury and fatality risks linked to improper restraint, misuse of car seats, and limited parental awareness.

The main challenges addressed by our initiative include:

• low usage rates of child restraint systems
• incorrect installation and misuse of car seats
• lack of parental awareness regarding age-appropriate restraint systems
• widespread misconceptions influenced by marketing, informal advice, and outdated practices
• limited access to evidence-based guidance and professional counselling
• insufficient integration of child passenger safety education into healthcare and community services
• socio-economic disparities affecting access to safety information and equipment

Additionally, parents often receive conflicting information and lack practical, hands-on guidance on proper installation and safe transportation practices.

These challenges contribute to preventable injuries and fatalities among child passengers and hinder progress toward EU road safety targets.

Our initiative addresses these systemic barriers through education, professional training, community outreach, and evidence-based awareness programs designed to improve correct usage and long-term behavioral change.