[NEWS]
ETSC PUBLISHES NEW PIN
The latest ETSC Road Safety PIN (Road Safety Performance Index Programme) focusing on motorcycling highlighted a wide gap between best and worst performing countries.
Flash 7 of the road safety PIN, focusing on motorcyclist safety, was presented on 18 December by the ETSC (European Transport Safety Council). The report highlights that PTW fatalities reduction is slower than for other vehicles, and that safety performance varies significantly, dependant on the countries considered. It also highlights the lack of up to date accident data regarding many countries and the need to differentiate in the analysis data and measures between different vehicles, in particular mopeds and motorcycles.
The report recommends an integrated approach to PTW safety, looking at human factors, vehicle and infrastructure, and combining legislative, research and PTW policy-integration measures.
ACEM welcomes the PIN initiative and supports the importance of the availability of accurate PTW accident data- the lack of Italian data in the PIN analysis is a significant ‘grey area’, as Italy accounts for more than one third of the EU27 30 million PTW fleet. Furthermore, the estimations about kilometres travelled are to be taken with caution, given that PTW mileage is very sensitive to weather, and again because of the absence of Italian data, a country where PTW are used for daily transportation.
ACEM supports the European Road Safety Charter, in particular with a commitment on the progressive introduction of advanced braking systems, recognising the specificity of the different vehicles and their usage. ACEM is also active on initiatives related to training and awareness, as well as supporting the integration of PTWs in transport plans and in infrastructure standards. ACEM supports the ‘shared responsibility’ approach behind the European Road Safety Charter and the active involvement of authorities, by building partnerships at European, National and local levels.