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The European Transport Safety Council is the independent voice for road safety in Europe.

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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.
Paris classée 2ème meilleure ville du monde pour la qualité de ses aménagements cyclables. Avec en fond, une photo de cyclistes sur une piste cyclable.
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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"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
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Photo: Crispin Hughes
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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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.

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Ireland’s urban speed-limit plan falls short of default 30 km/h approach
Ireland’s revised policy on urban speed limits stops short of introducing a national default 30 km/h limit, a measure already adopted in Spain and Wales and planned in Greece.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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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.

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US Tesla Full Self-Driving probe should be a wake-up call for Europe
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is repeating calls for the European Commission and Member States to establish an independent EU agency with powers to investigate the safety performance…
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October 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Heavier cars take more space, can cause more damage, and pose higher risks. Zurich and Cardiff will now charge more to park them.

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Zurich and Cardiff to move forward with weight-based parking charges
Cities are increasingly taking the weight of vehicles into account when setting parking fees – reflecting growing concerns about safety, space and the impact of large vehicles on urban environments.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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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.

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New EU rules on driving licences – the good, the bad and the ugly
Last week EU negotiators hammered out final political agreements on two pieces of legislation that could have significant impacts on road safety: new rules on driving licences and legislation to…
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October 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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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.

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Accepting US car standards would risk European lives, warn cities and civil society
EU officials must revisit the hastily agreed trade deal with the US, where the EU stated that it “intends to accept” lower US vehicle standards, say cities – including Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam…
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October 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Tesla’s European Regulator Says Door Safety a ‘Key Priority’

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Tesla’s European Regulator Says Door Safety a ‘Key Priority’
Tesla Inc.’s safety regulators in Europe are joining an expanding global effort to more closely scrutinize the door handle design popularized by the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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“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
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
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October 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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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.

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US Tesla Full Self-Driving probe should be a wake-up call for Europe
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is repeating calls for the European Commission and Member States to establish an independent EU agency with powers to investigate the safety performance…
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October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Europe’s air safety at risk amid cost-cutting and staff pressures, study warns

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Europe’s air safety at risk amid cost-cutting and staff pressures, study warns
Researchers find profit chasing has ‘systematically weakened’ safety and workers feel unable to challenge decisions
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October 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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New study shows in-car voice assistants could help prevent drowsy driving crashes

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New study shows in-car voice assistants could help prevent drowsy driving crashes
Drowsy driving is a major road safety problem, linked to around one in five crashes. A new study published in Applied Ergonomics suggests that in-car voice assistants could play a role in reducing…
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October 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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ETSC calls for urgent action on risks from electrically activated car doors

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ETSC calls for urgent action on risks from electrically activated car doors
Recent US reporting has highlighted cases where Tesla drivers and passengers were unable to escape or be rescued from vehicles due to the failure of electronic door releases. In Europe…
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October 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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New evidence strengthens the case for 30 km/h limits

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New evidence strengthens the case for 30 km/h limits
Across Europe, lower speed limits are proving to deliver safety, noise and quality-of-life benefits. In Wales and Amsterdam recent data reinforce that slower speeds can bring big benefits.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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New German data supports case for EU roadside checks for vans

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New German data supports case for EU roadside checks for vans
A new report from Germany highlights a worrying trend: light commercial vehicles (vans) are showing an increasing rate of dangerous technical defects. The findings strengthen calls for the EU to…
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October 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Small cars must stay safe cars

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Small cars must stay safe cars
In her State of the European Union address earlier this month, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an initiative to encourage the production of small, affordable cars.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Italy introduces mandatory alcohol interlocks for drink-drivers

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Italy introduces mandatory alcohol interlocks for drink-drivers
Italy has now made it compulsory for drivers convicted of drink-driving offences to install an alcohol interlock device on their vehicle in certain circumstances, following the adoption of a new…
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October 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Germany refuses to register Cybertrucks

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U.S. Army confirms Tesla Cybertruck can't be imported in Europe
The U.S. Army has confirmed that the Tesla Cybertruck can’t be imported into Europe and cannot obtain an exemption for...
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October 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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A 120 km/h speed limit on the German autobahn, could cut motorway road deaths by a third, according to a major new study.
September 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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
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September 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales

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Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales
Figures show a 25% reduction in the number of injuries on Wales' roads in the past 18 months.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Trade Deal With US Will Cost Lives On Europe’s Roads, Safety Groups Say

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Trade Deal With US Will Cost Lives On Europe’s Roads, Safety Groups Say
European safety groups raise concerns that a recent transatlantic trade and investment agreement between the US and EU will expose EU citizens to higher road risks.
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September 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Euronews: Worries about European road safety after EU-US trade agreement

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August 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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BREAKING: Mutual Recognition Deal with U.S. Will Cost Lives on Europe’s Roads

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ETSC: Mutual Recognition Deal with U.S. Will Cost Lives on Europe’s Roads
The EU and the US have published a Joint Statement on transatlantic trade and investment that says, with respect to automobiles, the United States and the European Union “intend to accept and provide…
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August 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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UK ministers urged to do more to protect new drivers in road safety overhaul

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UK ministers urged to do more to protect new drivers in road safety overhaul
Motoring groups welcome plan to ban over-70s who fail eye tests but call for young drivers to face passenger restrictions
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August 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM