"Action is needed locally, nationally, and internationally to curb sales of new SUVs and to reduce their presence in urban areas." Editorial in the @bmj.com, November 2025 www.bmj.com/content/391/... Photo: Crispin Hughes

Ireland’s new urban speed plan skips a default 30 km/h limit – despite clear evidence it saves lives. A missed opportunity for safer streets. 🔗 etsc.eu/irelands-urban-speed-limit-plan-falls-short-of-default-30-km-h-approach

Almost 2.9 m cars from Tesla under U.S. probe for its ‘full self-driving’ mode. ETSC says Europe must act now to build independent oversight of automated driving systems. 🔗 etsc.eu/us-tesla-ful...

Heavier cars take more space, can cause more damage, and pose higher risks. Zurich and Cardiff will now charge more to park them. 🔗 etsc.eu/zurich-and-cardiff-to-move-forward-with-weight-based-parking-charges

As the European Parliament votes today on new rules for driving licences and cross-border disqualifications, here’s ETSC’s take from when the political deal was reached in March. etsc.eu/new-eu-rules...

NEW: "Opening the EU market to vehicles certified under US standards would weaken the protections that save lives in Europe," say more than 80 civil society organisations and the administrations of Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris in a letter to EU policymakers and officials. etsc.eu/accepting-us...

Tesla’s European Regulator Says Door Safety a ‘Key Priority’ www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

ETSC is repeating calls for the EU to establish an EU agency with powers to investigate the safety of partially automated driving systems, following news that the US has opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software. etsc.eu/us-tesla-ful...

Europe’s air safety at risk amid cost-cutting and staff pressures, study warns www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...

New study shows in-car voice assistants could help prevent drowsy driving crashes etsc.eu/new-study-sh...

ETSC calls for urgent action on risks from electrically activated car doors etsc.eu/etsc-calls-f...

New evidence strengthens the case for 30 km/h limits etsc.eu/new-evidence...

New German data supports case for EU roadside checks for vans etsc.eu/new-german-d...

Small cars must stay safe cars etsc.eu/small-cars-m...

Italy introduces mandatory alcohol interlocks for drink-drivers etsc.eu/italy-introd...

Germany refuses to register Cybertrucks electrek.co/2025/09/30/u...

A 120 km/h speed limit on the German autobahn, could cut motorway road deaths by a third, according to a major new study.

From Europe’s road safety challenges to mobility poverty - City Flows 2025 brings together original research, international comparative data, and expert insights from Italy, Germany, France, the UK, and Belgium. Event live stream 19.09.25 - 09:00 CEST bit.ly/cityflows25-...

Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales www.bbc.com/news/article...

Trade Deal With US Will Cost Lives On Europe’s Roads, Safety Groups Say www.forbes.com/sites/tanyam...

Euronews: Worries about European road safety after EU-US trade agreement youtu.be/HUJHJHt7WcA?... @euronews.com

BREAKING: Mutual Recognition Deal with U.S. Will Cost Lives on Europe’s Roads ETSC's statement: etsc.eu/etsc-mutual-...

UK ministers urged to do more to protect new drivers in road safety overhaul www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

A voice assistant that asks a driver to answer questions or repeat phrases could help combat drowsiness, according to a new study.

ETSC supports UK proposals to restrict misleading marketing of assisted driving systems etsc.eu/etsc-support...

Insurers in Germany call to extend zero-alcohol rule for young drivers to age 24 etsc.eu/insurers-in-...

Ministers debate EU roadworthiness rules; ETSC warns on excluding 70% of motorcycles from testing etsc.eu/ministers-de...

Wales’ first full year of 20 mph default limits shows early safety gains and speed reductions etsc.eu/wales-first-...

Road safety institutions under attack as Argentina and U.S. pursue deep cuts etsc.eu/road-safety-...

EU–US trade agreement moves forward as safety groups urge vigilance on vehicle standards etsc.eu/eu-us-trade-...

A capital city with zero traffic deaths is possible. yle.fi/a/74-20174831 #Love30

EU must defend its car safety standards www.ft.com/content/151e... @financialtimes.com

WelshGov releases July 25 report on the first 18 months of the "award winning" default 20mph limit for urban and village roads. Speeds down, 26% fewer casualties and little change in journey times. Lives saved, liveability increased bit.ly/40rfUZl

🚨 New joint statement from a coalition of concerned organisations The EU must not follow Japan in waiving safety standards for US vehicles under trade pressure. Road safety is not negotiable. 🧵 Full statement: etsc.eu/joint-statem... #RoadSafety #EUTrade #VehicleStandards #VisionZero

It's great to see that the success of the Welsh 20mph national urban/village default limit was featured on the European stage at the @etsc.eu annual PIN conference. Kaarina Ruta presented on behalf of the Welsh Local Government Association who co-ordinated implementation across 22 local authorities.

Another tragic crash in Sweden: a 15-year-old seriously injured in an A-traktor — a modified car legal for teens. New EU rules could allow 15-year-olds to drive even faster. We warned the EU: this is a dangerous path. 🔗 sverigesradio.se/artikel/pojk... 🔗 etsc.eu/fifteen-year...

Why Can’t Every Country Be Like Norway When It Comes To Road Safety? Forbes contributor Tanya Mohn poses the question we should all be asking. www.forbes.com/sites/tanyam...

French authorities demanded Tesla stop advertising its cars as fully self-driving and threatened the American automaker with €50,000-a-day fines if it continues to engage in such "deceptive marketing practices."

Congratulations to Norway, winners of the 2025 European Transport Safety Council Road Safety Performance Index Award for outstanding progress in road safety. #PIN2025 www.etsc.eu/pin2025 @norwayeu.norway.no‬ @anderseide.bsky.social

Today ETSC is presenting Norway 🇳🇴 with our annual award for outstanding road safety progress. Ten years ago, Norway took the number one spot for the safest roads in Europe. And they have stayed there ever since. How did they do it? #PIN2025 @norwayeu.norway.no‬ @anderseide.bsky.social

🌟 It’s #SmallCharityWeek! As a small team, PACTS is proud to champion safer transport across the UK. Thanks to our members & supporters, we deliver big impact—advising Parliament, shaping policy & driving evidence-led change. #PowerOfSmall #TransportSafety #PACTS @ncvo.bsky.social

Together with @transenv.bsky.social and some 30 civil society organisations, we are calling for EU action on bonnet height. etsc.eu/civil-societ...

🚨 Big news from Greece 🇬🇷: the Prime Minister has announced a national shift to a default 30 km/h speed limit on undivided urban streets across the country. A major step forward for safer, more livable cities. 👏 📺 Watch the announcement here: youtu.be/G-OiStD6mac?...

Well you seem to like the stats from London, so let's take a little look at what happened in some other cities that introduced 30 km/h speed limits... Brussels 🇧🇪 - road deaths ⬇️ 55% Paris 🇫🇷 - serious and fatal crashes ⬇️ 40% Zurich 🇨🇭 - road deaths ⬇️ 25%

Well you seem to like the stats from London, so let's take a little look at what happened in some other cities that introduced 30 km/h speed limits... Brussels 🇧🇪 - road deaths ⬇️ 55% Paris 🇫🇷 - serious and fatal crashes ⬇️ 40% Zurich 🇨🇭 - road deaths ⬇️ 25%

New research highlights mounting dangers posed by SUVs and other large passenger vehicles, particularly to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. etsc.eu/calls-grow-t...

Study on London 20 mph limits shows: - collisions ⬇️ 35% - casualties ⬇️ 36% - fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34% - child casualties ⬇️ 46% - child deaths ⬇️ 75% - walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28% etsc.eu/20mph-limits...

We’re proud to announce the publication of the ETSC Annual Report 2024, highlighting a year of impactful advocacy and cross-border collaboration in the pursuit of safer roads across Europe. etsc.eu/etsc-annual-...

London: Speed limit of 20mph 'reduced crashes and deaths' www.bbc.com/news/article...