ETSC is calling on the European Commission and EU Member States to reject two speed-related functions in Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) driving assistance system, ahead of key discussions at the EU’s…

Tesla’s FSD automated-driving system frequently exceeded speed limits and attempted to overtake cyclists on streets where ‌it's prohibited, a road-safety advocacy group said, citing tests it conducted...

The measure aims to reduce accidents in urban areas with pedestrian-heavy narrow streets, marking a major shift as they account for around 70% of ordinary roads nationwide.

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Four months ago, the Netherlands approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and has since then advocated for its adoption across the EU.

Several European countries have introduced e-scooter measures, researchers still have limited evidence showing which regulations are most effective at reducing harm

Road deaths in the European Union are falling at barely half the rate required to meet the EU’s target of halving deaths by 2030, according to the 20th annual ETSC Road Safety Performance Index (PIN)…

On 12 June 2026, ETSC sent letters to the Transport Ministers of nearly all EU Member States, urges the Ministers to seek answers and evidence to several key questions related to the safety of FSD…

ETSC is concerned about rapid national authorisations of Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system following provisional approval by the Dutch type approval authority RDW last month. ETSC urges all EU…

ETSC has expressed disappointment at the outcome of the European Parliament Transport Committee’s vote on the revision of the EU’s roadworthiness package, warning that MEPs have fallen short of…

Cyclists remain among the most vulnerable road users. Unlike occupants of cars, vans and lorries, cyclists have little physical protection. As a result…

Jenny Carson, coautora del informe del Consejo Europeo de Seguridad en el Transporte (ETSC), cree que los gobiernos no ofrecen las condiciones de seguridad vial que los ciclistas necesitan

Protected bike lanes, lower speed limits, and helmets can save lives, a new report says

Cyclists remain among the most vulnerable road users. Unlike occupants of cars, vans and lorries, cyclists have little physical protection. As a result, collisions involving cyclists are more likely…

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The Italian Ministry of Transport has published a list of authorised alcohol interlock devices and installation workshops on the government’s online motorist portal. If a driver is caught with a…

A new report from the Vias Institute has highlighted a large disparity in road safety data in Belgium, revealing that the number of traffic victims admitted to hospitals is nearly four times higher…

Data from a new observational study by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland has shown that drivers of vans are nearly twice as likely to use a handheld mobile phone compared to any other…

The newly formed government of the Brussels-Capital Region is considering restrictions on large private pick-up trucks as part of ongoing efforts to make streets safer and more sustainable.

Il ministero dei Trasporti ha pubblicato l’elenco dei dispositivi installabili e le officine autorizzate sul Portale dell’Automobilista. Dopo la condanna definitiva sopra 0,8 g/l scatta l’obbligo:…

ETSC warns that a shifting political climate is beginning to dismantle the very safety leadership the EU once pioneered.

As the European Parliament and the Council of the EU enter trilogue negotiations on the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive, ETSC remains very concerned about how the legislation could…

ETSC has welcomed a European Parliament report by German European People’s Party MEP Jens Gieseke, which calls for a significant expansion of the categories of motorcycles required to undergo regular…

The continued rise of SUVs and pick-ups in urban centres is a genuine threat to road safety. But making smaller cars cheaper at the expense of safety for drivers, passengers…

The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.

What is happening this week? This week, governments meeting under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) are expected to endorse new rules that expand what advanced assisted driving...

And even if self-driving technology proves to be less dangerous, there are many better ways to improve traffic safety and prevent fatal crashes.

The UK government has published a new road safety strategy that, if fully implemented, would mark a significant change of direction after more than a decade of limited progress.

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…

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…

European civil society organisations urge the European Commission to create an EU Road Safety Agency to strengthen road safety.

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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