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

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-...