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European Road Safety Observatory
The European Commission is adding to its library of European Road Safety Observatory road safety data and analytical resources
View ArticleRoad safety: Call for expressions of interest - Workshops on driving licences...
The European Commission is preparing a revision of the current Directive on driving licences with the aim of improving road safety and facilitating free movement.
View ArticleEuropean sustainable mobility awards: 12 cities in final race
The European Commission announces today the finalists for the European Mobility Week Awards 2021.
View ArticleNew Study on Prevention of Drink- and Drug-Driving
New Study on Prevention of Drink- and Drug-Driving
View ArticleCommission seeks views on revisions of EU driving licences and cross-border...
The European Commission has launched two public consultations, on future rules for driving licences and on the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules.
View ArticleRoad safety in the EU: fatalities in 2021 remain well below pre-pandemic level
Road safety in the EU: fatalities in 2021 remain well below pre-pandemic level
View ArticleLaunch of EU pilot projects to assess safety of infrastructure
EU Member States have this week started work on pilot projects to assess the safety of their roads.
View ArticleEuropean Commission marks International Level Crossing Awareness Day
European Commission marks International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2022
View ArticleRoad Safety: Commission launches public consultation on vehicle...
The Commission invites all those interested to express their opinions on the impact of the current legal framework, as well on the possible policy measures that could be taken and the impact they may...
View ArticleNew rules to improve road safety and enable fully driverless vehicles in the EU
The new Vehicle General Safety Regulation starts applying today. It introduces a range of mandatory advanced driver assistant systems to improve road safety and establishes the legal framework for the...
View ArticleSolidarity with Ukraine: new EU rules on Ukrainian driving documents
New temporary EU rules will ensure that people fleeing Ukraine can continue to use their Ukrainian driving licence and professional drivers with Ukrainian professional qualification can work in the EU.
View ArticleEuropean Commission rewards effective initiatives and publishes 2021 figures...
The European Commission will host the annual Excellence in Road Safety Awards
View ArticleEuropean Commission welcomes high-level Western Balkans road safety experts...
Today, the European Commission welcomed road safety experts from the six Western Balkans regional partners to discuss progress in implementing the EU road safety acquis in the Western Balkans and to...
View ArticleTowards "Vision Zero": Contributions of Horizon 2020 projects managed by CINEA
This brochure presents a comprehensive overview of road safety projects managed by CINEA and funded under Horizon 2020 – the EU's R&I programme (2014-2020) – that develop, test and exploit...
View ArticleNew guidelines to assess safety of road infrastructure
The Commission is making available guidelines on methodology for network-wide road safety assessments.
View ArticleRoad safety in the EU: fatalities below pre-pandemic levels but progress...
Road safety in the EU 2022: Around 20,600 people were killed in road crashes last year
View ArticleEuropean Commission proposes updated requirements for driving licences and...
Commission proposes updated requirements for driving licences and better cross-border enforcement of road traffic rules
View ArticleReducing transport emissions: Commission adopts guidelines to improve vehicle...
Reducing transport emissions: Commission adopts guidelines to improve vehicle inspections
View ArticleRoad Safety: European Commission renews its commitment to the UN global...
The European Commission has reaffirmed its support to the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), the global partnership tackling the hard-hitting global road safety crisis we all face today.
View ArticleEuropean Commission publishes key indicators of road safety in Europe
The Commission has published the results of the Baseline project on 8 key performance indicators that influence road safety in Europe.
View ArticleExcellence in Road Safety Awards 2023 open for application
Do you have a road safety project or initiative that you think deserves EU-wide recognition? Apply now to win a prestigious Excellence in Road Safety Award.
View ArticleEuropean Commission and Member States meet to analyse road safety challenges
The High-Level Group on Road Safety of the European Union has met in Madrid today, with the aim of analysing several of the challenges that affect road safety, and assessing EU and national strategies.
View ArticleRoadmap for Revision of Driving Licences Directive published
Roadmap for Revision of Driving Licences...
View ArticleNew report from the European Road Safety Observatory: focus on drink driving
Drivers who have been drinking are 15 times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than sober drivers. This is among the statistics presented in the European Road Safety Observatory’s new thematic...
View ArticleEU-Funded Road Safety Exchange Project Expands to 19 Countries
The EU-funded Road Safety Exchange project, celebrated as a catalyst for life-saving initiatives across Europe, is poised for expansion, encompassing 19 countries in its mission to fast-track road...
View Article20,640 people died in a road crash last year – progress remains too slow
The 20,640 deaths on EU roads last year represented a 4% increase in relation to 2021, as traffic levels recovered after the pandemic.
View ArticleExcellence in Road Safety Awards: European Commission rewards best road...
The Commission is hosting the 2023 Excellence in Road Safety Awards. The awards recognise the best contributions by the European Road Safety Charter's community of organisations, authorities and...
View ArticleNew report from the European Road Safety Observatory: focus on distraction
Driver distraction is a significant risk factor in traffic.
View Article2023 figures show stalling progress in reducing road fatalities in too many...
Today, the Commission is publishing preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2023. Around 20,400 people were killed in road crashes in the EU last year, a small 1% decrease on 2022.
View ArticleNew report from the European Road Safety Observatory: focus on helmets,...
Protective equipment such as helmets, seatbelts and child restraint systems have been shown to be very effective in protecting road users from death or serious injury.
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