This is the ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) response to the EC Communication Towards a European Road Safety Area: policy orientations on road safety 2011-2020 published on July 20th 2010.
In short ETSC applauds some of the strong policy actions picking up important priorities for action such as traffic law enforcement and Powered Two Wheeler safety. The new 50% reduction target for 2020 alongside the promise of a new strategy to tackle injury are also crucial to motivate all for the upcoming decade. However, our report argues that much more is needed to strengthen the foreseen EU actions under the seven identified objectives. This is especially the case when it comes to fulfilling the clear competency of the EU to develop new legislation.
A timetable, including a mid-term review, should also be added to structure and prioritise better the main measures for adoption and implementation. By reinforcing the current programme with the recommendations submitted in its response, ETSC is convinced the EU will be better placed to reach its new ambitious goal of halving road deaths by 2020.
Read 'Future Road Safety in the EU at Stake?' ; the ETSC Response to the EC Communication Towards a European Road Safety Area: policy orientations on road safety 2011-2020.
