ETSC - European Transport Safety Council
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The European Transport Safety Council is the independent voice for road safety in Europe.
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Important announcement from UK gov today on road safety. Note that UK road deaths decreased by a mediocre -8% over the last decade. Norway, another relatively safe country, managed -40%. Norway had a strategy, targets and political will. The UK...not so much.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Important announcement from UK gov today on road safety. Note that UK road deaths decreased by a mediocre -8% over the last decade. Norway, another relatively safe country, managed -40%. Norway had a strategy, targets and political will. The UK...not so much.
etsc.eu/euroadsafety...
etsc.eu/euroadsafety...
December 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
“It makes no sense to delay life-saving safety features on the very vehicles that will spend most of their lives on busy city streets surrounded by pedestrians and cyclists. Affordability is important, but it should not be achieved by cutting corners on safety.”
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etsc.eu/etsc-respons...
ETSC response to the European Commission’s proposal on the Small Affordable Cars initiative
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is deeply concerned by the European Commission’s approach to small car safety timelines and its unprecedented reliance on industry demands in the Small…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“It makes no sense to delay life-saving safety features on the very vehicles that will spend most of their lives on busy city streets surrounded by pedestrians and cyclists. Affordability is important, but it should not be achieved by cutting corners on safety.”
etsc.eu/etsc-respons...
etsc.eu/etsc-respons...
Responding to a draft proposal leaked to the Financial Times, ETSC has warned that plans to grant a 10-year exemption from updating essential safety regulations for a new class of small electric cars will put pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle occupants at risk.
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ETSC slams proposed safety exemptions for new small car category
Responding to a draft proposal leaked to the Financial Times, the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has warned that plans to grant a ten-year exemption from updating essential safety…
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December 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Responding to a draft proposal leaked to the Financial Times, ETSC has warned that plans to grant a 10-year exemption from updating essential safety regulations for a new class of small electric cars will put pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle occupants at risk.
etsc.eu/etsc-slams-p...
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We need an EU Road Safety Agency🦺
Road transport remains the only major mode in Europe without an independent safety authority.
🛑Having an EU Agency dedicated to #RoadSafety is essential to achieve the EU’s #VisionZero goal of zero road deaths by 2050.
Read more➡️ shorturl.at/2EYyT
Road transport remains the only major mode in Europe without an independent safety authority.
🛑Having an EU Agency dedicated to #RoadSafety is essential to achieve the EU’s #VisionZero goal of zero road deaths by 2050.
Read more➡️ shorturl.at/2EYyT
Joint letter to the Commission to establish an EU Road Safety Agency - POLIS Network
European civil society organisations urge the European Commission to create an EU Road Safety Agency to strengthen road safety.
www.polisnetwork.eu
December 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We need an EU Road Safety Agency🦺
Road transport remains the only major mode in Europe without an independent safety authority.
🛑Having an EU Agency dedicated to #RoadSafety is essential to achieve the EU’s #VisionZero goal of zero road deaths by 2050.
Read more➡️ shorturl.at/2EYyT
Road transport remains the only major mode in Europe without an independent safety authority.
🛑Having an EU Agency dedicated to #RoadSafety is essential to achieve the EU’s #VisionZero goal of zero road deaths by 2050.
Read more➡️ shorturl.at/2EYyT
Driving is the most dangerous thing most workers do.
New analysis reveals the alarming scale of work-related road deaths, but poor data is hiding the true cost. We are calling for urgent EU action to standardise definitions and tracking.
Read more: etsc.eu/etsc-calls-f...
New analysis reveals the alarming scale of work-related road deaths, but poor data is hiding the true cost. We are calling for urgent EU action to standardise definitions and tracking.
Read more: etsc.eu/etsc-calls-f...
ETSC calls for EU action as data reveal scale of work-related road deaths
A major new report by ETSC reveals that thousands are killed every year in collisions linked to work activities or commuting – yet governments and EU institutions still lack even a basic common…
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December 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Driving is the most dangerous thing most workers do.
New analysis reveals the alarming scale of work-related road deaths, but poor data is hiding the true cost. We are calling for urgent EU action to standardise definitions and tracking.
Read more: etsc.eu/etsc-calls-f...
New analysis reveals the alarming scale of work-related road deaths, but poor data is hiding the true cost. We are calling for urgent EU action to standardise definitions and tracking.
Read more: etsc.eu/etsc-calls-f...
We are calling for a stop to "Mutual Recognition" of these dangerous standards. Trade deals shouldn't come at the cost of lives on our streets.
Read more about the risks here:
etsc.eu/accepting-us...
Read more about the risks here:
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Accepting US car standards would risk European lives, warn cities and civil society
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...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We are calling for a stop to "Mutual Recognition" of these dangerous standards. Trade deals shouldn't come at the cost of lives on our streets.
Read more about the risks here:
etsc.eu/accepting-us...
Read more about the risks here:
etsc.eu/accepting-us...
Europe has spent years working toward #VisionZero - the goal of eliminating road deaths.
Accepting these vehicles via trade loopholes undermines that progress. We cannot trade away the safety of vulnerable road users for the sake of easier import rules.
Accepting these vehicles via trade loopholes undermines that progress. We cannot trade away the safety of vulnerable road users for the sake of easier import rules.
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Europe has spent years working toward #VisionZero - the goal of eliminating road deaths.
Accepting these vehicles via trade loopholes undermines that progress. We cannot trade away the safety of vulnerable road users for the sake of easier import rules.
Accepting these vehicles via trade loopholes undermines that progress. We cannot trade away the safety of vulnerable road users for the sake of easier import rules.
These "light trucks" have massive frontal blind spots.
In dense European cities, this is lethal. A child or cyclist directly in front of a raised hood is effectively invisible to the driver.
These vehicles are incompatible with our urban spaces.
In dense European cities, this is lethal. A child or cyclist directly in front of a raised hood is effectively invisible to the driver.
These vehicles are incompatible with our urban spaces.
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
These "light trucks" have massive frontal blind spots.
In dense European cities, this is lethal. A child or cyclist directly in front of a raised hood is effectively invisible to the driver.
These vehicles are incompatible with our urban spaces.
In dense European cities, this is lethal. A child or cyclist directly in front of a raised hood is effectively invisible to the driver.
These vehicles are incompatible with our urban spaces.
The core issue? US vehicle safety standards are fundamentally different from the EU’s - and significantly weaker.
They pay almost no attention to the safety of people outside the car.
❌ No pedestrian protection standards
❌ Aggressive front-end designs
❌ Weaker tech requirements
They pay almost no attention to the safety of people outside the car.
❌ No pedestrian protection standards
❌ Aggressive front-end designs
❌ Weaker tech requirements
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The core issue? US vehicle safety standards are fundamentally different from the EU’s - and significantly weaker.
They pay almost no attention to the safety of people outside the car.
❌ No pedestrian protection standards
❌ Aggressive front-end designs
❌ Weaker tech requirements
They pay almost no attention to the safety of people outside the car.
❌ No pedestrian protection standards
❌ Aggressive front-end designs
❌ Weaker tech requirements
🛑 Is this the future of Europe’s town centres?
Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates.
Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵
youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be
Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates.
Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵
youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be
Dutch television reports on the threat from US vehicles in the EU-US trade deal
YouTube video by European Transport Safety Council
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December 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🛑 Is this the future of Europe’s town centres?
Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates.
Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵
youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be
Massive 🇺🇸 pick-up trucks are already squeezing onto our streets. But EU-US trade talks could open the floodgates.
Here’s why "Mutual Recognition" is a disaster for road safety. 🧵
youtube.com/watch?v=ckc_gEiNMyY&feature=youtu.be
BREAKING: EU Member States cut back on vital vehicle checks and open door to “monster trucks” in double blow to EU road safety
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EU Member States cut back on vital vehicle checks and open door to “monster trucks” in double blow to EU road safety
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has today condemned the outcome of the EU Transport Council, describing the Member States’ position on two key road safety files as a dangerous rollback…
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December 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
BREAKING: EU Member States cut back on vital vehicle checks and open door to “monster trucks” in double blow to EU road safety
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Road transport is the ONLY major mode without a dedicated EU safety agency (unlike EASA, EMSA, & ERA).
ETSC + 6 partners have sent a joint letter to the Commission demanding the urgent establishment of an EU Road Safety Agency to hit #VisionZero.
Read the letter: etsc.eu/etsc-and-par...
ETSC + 6 partners have sent a joint letter to the Commission demanding the urgent establishment of an EU Road Safety Agency to hit #VisionZero.
Read the letter: etsc.eu/etsc-and-par...
ETSC and partners urge European Commission to establish dedicated EU Road Safety Agency
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), alongside six major European civil society organisations, has sent a joint letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
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December 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Road transport is the ONLY major mode without a dedicated EU safety agency (unlike EASA, EMSA, & ERA).
ETSC + 6 partners have sent a joint letter to the Commission demanding the urgent establishment of an EU Road Safety Agency to hit #VisionZero.
Read the letter: etsc.eu/etsc-and-par...
ETSC + 6 partners have sent a joint letter to the Commission demanding the urgent establishment of an EU Road Safety Agency to hit #VisionZero.
Read the letter: etsc.eu/etsc-and-par...
"Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe"
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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December 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
"Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe"
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
With transport ministers set to discuss rules to ensure vehicles on Europe's roads are in a safe condition next week in Brussels, here is an update from Belgium that shows the current system of enforcement allows large numbers of unsafe trucks to circulate.
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ETF joins Belgian roadside inspection, highlighting the urgent need for better cargo securing - ETF: European Transport Workers' Federation
On Monday, ETF took part in a Belgian roadside inspection dedicated to cargo securing and exceptional vehicle cargo. The latter refers to trucks transporting loads that exceed standard weight or…
www.etf-europe.org
November 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
With transport ministers set to discuss rules to ensure vehicles on Europe's roads are in a safe condition next week in Brussels, here is an update from Belgium that shows the current system of enforcement allows large numbers of unsafe trucks to circulate.
www.etf-europe.org/etf-joins-be...
www.etf-europe.org/etf-joins-be...
A major EU logistics provider says new mandatory safety technologies on trucks cut crashes by 10%. A nice example of how EU vehicle safety regulations prevent harm, and help keep trucking firms moving.
www.girteka.eu/how-eu-regul...
www.girteka.eu/how-eu-regul...
How EU Regulations Are Reducing Road Accidents - Girteka Logistics
The relentless pursuit of Vision Zero by 2050 - EU's ambitious goal and effort embodied by the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR).
www.girteka.eu
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A major EU logistics provider says new mandatory safety technologies on trucks cut crashes by 10%. A nice example of how EU vehicle safety regulations prevent harm, and help keep trucking firms moving.
www.girteka.eu/how-eu-regul...
www.girteka.eu/how-eu-regul...
A report from Italy on attempts to crack down on illegal e-bikes being used as motorcycles.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A report from Italy on attempts to crack down on illegal e-bikes being used as motorcycles.
www.corriere.it/cronache/25_...
www.corriere.it/cronache/25_...
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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.
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.
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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.
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.
"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
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Photo: Crispin Hughes
Editorial in the @bmj.com, November 2025
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Photo: Crispin Hughes
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
"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
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Photo: Crispin Hughes
Editorial in the @bmj.com, November 2025
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Photo: Crispin Hughes
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.
🔗 etsc.eu/irelands-urban-speed-limit-plan-falls-short-of-default-30-km-h-approach
🔗 etsc.eu/irelands-urban-speed-limit-plan-falls-short-of-default-30-km-h-approach
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
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.
🔗 etsc.eu/irelands-urban-speed-limit-plan-falls-short-of-default-30-km-h-approach
🔗 etsc.eu/irelands-urban-speed-limit-plan-falls-short-of-default-30-km-h-approach
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
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.
🔗 etsc.eu/us-tesla-ful...
🔗 etsc.eu/us-tesla-ful...
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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🔗 etsc.eu/zurich-and-cardiff-to-move-forward-with-weight-based-parking-charges
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.
etsc.eu
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Heavier cars take more space, can cause more damage, and pose higher risks. Zurich and Cardiff will now charge more to park them.
🔗 etsc.eu/zurich-and-cardiff-to-move-forward-with-weight-based-parking-charges
🔗 etsc.eu/zurich-and-cardiff-to-move-forward-with-weight-based-parking-charges