A missed opportunity for EU road safety. Today's EP Transport Committee vote on the roadworthiness package: no annual checks for older cars, most motorcycles still outside EU rules, vans get loopholes. etsc.eu/roadworthine...

🚲 @etsc.eu has highlighted a growing gap ➡️ while more people are choosing to cycle, progress in reducing cyclist deaths is stalling. If we want more people to cycle, we also need to make it safe - including 30km/h speed limits & protected, high-quality cycling infrastructure. www.etsc.eu/pinflash50

Cyclist deaths declined by just 8% over the last decade, and now account for 10% of all road fatalities. Recommendations: ❗ Stronger walking/cycling safety strategies ❗ 30 km/h speed limits in urban areas ❗ Better data collection & enforcement Report by @etsc.eu etsc.eu/improving-th...

📣𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: A coalition of European mobility advocates is calling on governments at all levels to urgently scale up cycling as a fast, affordable and energy-efficient solution to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. 🔗Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/33jjwttd

Cyclist fatalities across the EU have only slightly fallen in a decade, whilst deaths among car occupants have dropped at four times the rate, the European Transport Safety Council reveals. Read more: zagdaily.com/micromobilit...

“No se puede pedir a la gente que vaya en bicicleta y luego no protegerla” www.lavanguardia.com/motor/actual...

Almost 2,000 cyclists across Europe never returned home after setting out for a ride in 2024 – most of them killed in crashes involving motor vehicles, often cars. www.euractiv.com/news/too-man...

🚲 Is Europe failing cyclists? 2014-2024 - deaths fell by only 0.5% per year - 4x slower than for car occupants. 1,926 killed in 2024. We need 30km/h limits and separated lanes. Full report: etsc.eu/pinflash50 #Cycling #RoadSafety

🚗 75% of cities report fewer road deaths and injuries after reducing speeds 🚦A new #EurocitiesPulse survey - based on 38 cities in 19 European countries - shows lower speed limits are making streets safer and more liveable. 👉 Learn more about the survey findings: eurocities.eu/latest/euroc...

Strong reporting from @news.rte.ie highlighting the underreporting of serious road injuries - and the life-long consequences these injuries can have. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uZg...

Thank you to MEP 🇪🇺 🇭🇷 Nikolina Brnjac for a productive meeting on EU road safety priorities ahead of discussions on the next EU budget. Good to exchange views on improving governance for assisted and automated driving.

Delighted to co-host the 2026 Herman De Croo Lecture with @etsc.eu & @waymo.bsky.social in Cambridge. Nick Reed’s thought-provoking talk on “good vs bad drivers” in an age of automation sparked lively debate well into dinner. #TransportSafety #RoadSafety #FutureOfMobility

Where 30 km/h and 20 mph limits have been introduced on urban streets, deaths have fallen sharply. The question is not whether change is needed - but how quickly we make it happen. Infographic: @tflondon.bsky.social Vision Zero Action Plan 2 (2026) content.tfl.gov.uk/vision-zero-...

The @iea.org is wisely urging countries to reduce highway speed limits to reduce energy use. This win-win policy will also reduce the frequency and severity of road crashes.

A technology that prevents a driver from opening their door into the path of a passing cyclist. Wouldn't it be awesome if all cars were fitted with this feature? www.euroncap.com/en/car-safet...

Italy’s alcohol interlock programme moves to implementation phase etsc.eu/italys-alcoh...

Hospital data reveals four times more serious road injuries than police records etsc.eu/belgium-hosp...

Study reveals higher level of mobile use among van drivers etsc.eu/ireland-rsa-...

Brussels considers curbs on large private pick-ups in “light and safe” zone etsc.eu/brussels-con...

Italy is moving forward with its alcohol interlock programme for convicted drink-drivers. A list of authorised devices and installers has been published by the government. www.corriere.it/cronache/new...

EU road safety progress under threat from new era of deregulation etsc.eu/eu-road-safe...

Today is European 112 Day 🇪🇺 📞 112 is the single emergency number across the EU It’s free, works for all emergencies, and in many countries, help is available in multiple languages. One number. All emergencies.

Europe must not allow unchecked growth of megatrucks etsc.eu/trilogues-on...

ETSC welcomes European Parliament support for roadworthiness tests for more motorcycles etsc.eu/etsc-welcome...

Recent comments by the boss of Fiat, suggesting that safety requirements are making small city cars unaffordable and should be stripped back, are misleading and dangerous. etsc.eu/opinion-why-...

Northern Ireland to introduce graduated driving licenses www.bbc.com/news/article...

1/3 "The ETF is in total shock to hear that within less than a week, Spain is confronted with a second fatal rail accident. Our deep condolences go to all those impacted, to the colleagues and families whose members passed away in this tragic event." ETF Railways Chair Gerhard Tauchner

European Railways are deeply saddened by the tragic rail accident in #Adamuz, #Spain. CER extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives and our thoughts are with all those who have been injured. (1/3)

Driver assistance systems are evolving quickly - and UNECE discussions this week could expand what “Level 2” systems are permitted to do in Europe. ETSC’s new briefing highlights major safety concerns. etsc.eu/briefing-une...

Recibo las terribles noticias desde Córdoba. Mi más sentido pésame a las familias y seres queridos de las víctimas del accidente ferroviario y al pueblo español. Deseo una rápida y completa recuperación a los heridos. Esta noche estáis en mis pensamientos.

We Still Don’t Know if Robotaxis Are Safer Than Human Drivers www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

New: UK road safety strategy signals long overdue shift etsc.eu/uk-road-safe...

Important announcement from UK gov today on road safety. Note that UK road deaths decreased by a mediocre -8% over the last decade. Norway, another relatively safe country, managed -40%. Norway had a strategy, targets and political will. The UK...not so much. etsc.eu/euroadsafety...

Season's greetings from ETSC 🎄 Read our end-of-year message in full: mailchi.mp/etsc/seasons...

“It makes no sense to delay life-saving safety features on the very vehicles that will spend most of their lives on busy city streets surrounded by pedestrians and cyclists. Affordability is important, but it should not be achieved by cutting corners on safety.” etsc.eu/etsc-respons...

Responding to a draft proposal leaked to the Financial Times, ETSC has warned that plans to grant a 10-year exemption from updating essential safety regulations for a new class of small electric cars will put pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle occupants at risk. etsc.eu/etsc-slams-p...

We need an EU Road Safety Agency🦺 Road transport remains the only major mode in Europe without an independent safety authority. 🛑Having an EU Agency dedicated to #RoadSafety is essential to achieve the EU’s #VisionZero goal of zero road deaths by 2050. Read more➡️ shorturl.at/2EYyT

Driving is the most dangerous thing most workers do. New analysis reveals the alarming scale of work-related road deaths, but poor data is hiding the true cost. We are calling for urgent EU action to standardise definitions and tracking. Read more: etsc.eu/etsc-calls-f...

🛑 Is this the future of Europe’s town centres? Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates. Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵 youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be

BREAKING: EU Member States cut back on vital vehicle checks and open door to “monster trucks” in double blow to EU road safety etsc.eu/eu-member-st...

Road transport is the ONLY major mode without a dedicated EU safety agency (unlike EASA, EMSA, & ERA). ETSC + 6 partners have sent a joint letter to the Commission demanding the urgent establishment of an EU Road Safety Agency to hit #VisionZero. Read the letter: etsc.eu/etsc-and-par...

"Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe" That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think? www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...

With transport ministers set to discuss rules to ensure vehicles on Europe's roads are in a safe condition next week in Brussels, here is an update from Belgium that shows the current system of enforcement allows large numbers of unsafe trucks to circulate. www.etf-europe.org/etf-joins-be...

A major EU logistics provider says new mandatory safety technologies on trucks cut crashes by 10%. A nice example of how EU vehicle safety regulations prevent harm, and help keep trucking firms moving. www.girteka.eu/how-eu-regul...

A report from Italy on attempts to crack down on illegal e-bikes being used as motorcycles. www.corriere.it/cronache/25_...

Bonne nouvelle : Paris à nouveau en haut du podium ! 🏆 Le Copenhagenize Index classe notre ville au 2ᵉ rang mondial pour la qualité de ses aménagements cyclables. Cette reconnaissance souligne à la fois notre engagement pour le vélo, la sécurité de nos pistes et leur maillage dans tout Paris.

"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