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ACEM's contribution to the communication of the Commission on policy orientations on road safety 2011-2020
The European Commission adopted on July 20, 2010 plans to reduce the number of road deaths on Europe's roads by half by 2020. A set of "Road Safety Policy Orientations" define the measures and initiatives that the Commission intends to implement in close collaboration with Member States and stakeholders.
The guidelines that will lead to the definition of the 4th Road Safety Action Plan for 2011-2020 were presented by the European Commission during a Road Safety Day in Brussels on 13 October 2010. The Commission asked for the involvement of stakeholders and citizens and invited them to contribute with proposals to the new strategies to reduce the number of road deaths on Europe's roads by half in the next 10 years.
During the conference the European Commission admitted that despite the good results of the previous Road Safety Action Plan, not enough progress was achieved in the case of vulnerable road users.
One of the seven Strategic Objectives identified by the European Commission involves motorcyclists as research has highlighted their above average exposure to accidents. While other transport modes have shown significant decreases in fatalities and serious injuries over time, those for PTW riders have exhibited much lower decreases or remained even static.
ACEM is committed to contribute to the development of the European Commission’s Road Safety Action Programme 2011-2020. With a reinforced advertising policy the Motorcycle Industry in Europe marked the launch of the new EU Action Plan already in July. ACEM reiterates its commitment toward road safety, ensuring that all promotion and advertisements for motorcycles, scooters and mopeds destined for use on public roads show the vehicle used in a safe and responsible manner, in order to positively influence the attitude of the rider, which is central in motorcycle safety.
ACEM is pleased to provide its contribution with a particular focus on Powered Two-Wheeler users.
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