Ireland will ban under 18s from riding e-scooters from the end of August, and helmets will become mandatory for all riders. www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

Do tougher e-scooter laws work? What the evidence says

Several European countries have introduced e-scooter measures, researchers still have limited evidence showing which regulations are most effective at reducing harm

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We’re proud to announce the publication of the ETSC Annual Report 2025, marking a year of determined advocacy and cross-border collaboration in the pursuit of safer roads across Europe. indd.adobe.com/view/5a2f142...

How is your country doing on road safety? etsc.eu/pin2026 #PIN2026

Road deaths in the European Union are falling at barely half the rate required to meet the EU’s target of halving deaths by 2030, according to the 20th annual ETSC Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) report. etsc.eu/a-two-speed-... #PIN2026

A two-speed Europe on road safety: a handful of countries on course to halve deaths, most falling behind

Road deaths in the European Union are falling at barely half the rate required to meet the EU’s target of halving deaths by 2030, according to the 20th annual ETSC Road Safety Performance Index (PIN)…

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On Friday we wrote to EU transport ministers with the questions we believe they should answer before authorising Tesla's FSD system on their roads. etsc.eu/letter-tesla...

Letter: Tesla “FSD (Supervised)” - Questions to Answer Before Recognising the Provisional Approval

On 12 June 2026, ETSC sent letters to the Transport Ministers of nearly all EU Member States, urges the Ministers to seek answers and evidence to several key questions related to the safety of FSD…

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ETSC is concerned about rapid national authorisations of Tesla’s FSD system following provisional approval by the Dutch type approval authority last month. ETSC urges all EU Member States to take a precautionary approach. Read more: etsc.eu/lithuania-an...

Lithuania and Estonia authorise Tesla FSD with Belgium and Greece fast-tracking

ETSC is concerned about rapid national authorisations of Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system following provisional approval by the Dutch type approval authority RDW last month. ETSC urges all EU…

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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...

Roadworthiness vote a missed opportunity for EU road safety

ETSC has expressed disappointment at the outcome of the European Parliament Transport Committee’s vote on the revision of the EU’s roadworthiness package, warning that MEPs have fallen short of…

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🚲 @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

Improving the safety of cycling in Europe (PIN Flash 50)

Cyclists remain among the most vulnerable road users. Unlike occupants of cars, vans and lorries, cyclists have little physical protection. As a result…

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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...

“No se puede pedir a la gente que vaya en bicicleta y luego no protegerla”: el problema de Europa para reducir las muertes de ciclistas

Jenny Carson, coautora del informe del Consejo Europeo de Seguridad en el Transporte (ETSC), cree que los gobiernos no ofrecen las condiciones de seguridad vial que los ciclistas necesitan

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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...

Too many cyclists still dying on Europe's roads, safety advocates warn | Euractiv

Protected bike lanes, lower speed limits, and helmets can save lives, a new report says

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🚲 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

Improving the safety of cycling in Europe (PIN Flash 50)

Cyclists remain among the most vulnerable road users. Unlike occupants of cars, vans and lorries, cyclists have little physical protection. As a result, collisions involving cyclists are more likely…

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🚗 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...

The reality of surviving a road crash | Prime Time

YouTube video by RTÉ News

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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...

Italy’s alcohol interlock programme moves to implementation phase

The Italian Ministry of Transport has published a list of authorised alcohol interlock devices and installation workshops on the government’s online motorist portal. If a driver is caught with a…

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

Belgium: Hospital data reveals four times more serious road injuries than police records

A new report from the Vias Institute has highlighted a large disparity in road safety data in Belgium, revealing that the number of traffic victims admitted to hospitals is nearly four times higher…

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

Ireland: RSA study reveals higher level of mobile use among van drivers

Data from a new observational study by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland has shown that drivers of vans are nearly twice as likely to use a handheld mobile phone compared to any other…

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

Brussels considers curbs on large private pick-ups in “light and safe” zone

The newly formed government of the Brussels-Capital Region is considering restrictions on large private pick-up trucks as part of ongoing efforts to make streets safer and more sustainable.

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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...

Da oggi scatta l’alcolock: chi deve installarlo, il costo (da 2mila euro) e cosa rischia chi tenta di aggirarlo

Il ministero dei Trasporti ha pubblicato l’elenco dei dispositivi installabili e le officine autorizzate sul Portale dell’Automobilista. Dopo la condanna definitiva sopra 0,8 g/l scatta l’obbligo:…

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

EU road safety progress under threat from new era of deregulation

ETSC warns that a shifting political climate is beginning to dismantle the very safety leadership the EU once pioneered.

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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...

Trilogues on “Weights and Dimensions”: Europe must not allow unchecked growth of megatrucks

As the European Parliament and the Council of the EU enter trilogue negotiations on the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive, ETSC remains very concerned about how the legislation could…

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

ETSC welcomes European Parliament support for roadworthiness tests for more motorcycles

ETSC has welcomed a European Parliament report by German European People’s Party MEP Jens Gieseke, which calls for a significant expansion of the categories of motorcycles required to undergo regular…

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