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Maria Cristina Marolda – European Motorcyclists’ Forum – Brussels June 28, 2010

PTW Safety:the European Union policy

Maria Cristina MaroldaEuropean CommissionDirectorate General Mobility & TransportRoad Safety Unit

European Motorcyclists’ ForumBrussels, 28 June 2010

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. Independence and mobility (already for adolescents)

• Economical means of transport

. Urban trips, less CO2, less space (parking), less congestion

. Fun and socializing

Why are PTWs so popular?

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•No protective shell

•Conspicuity

•Non respect of laws (over speeding, tampering, improper or no use of helmet)

• Immaturity and lack of experience of young riders

• Inadequate road infrastructure

PTWs Vulnerability

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Fatalities evolution: PTWs vs. cars

2001 2008 2001 2008 2001 2008

car 28.978 18.897 205.563 234.081 4.406 4.725

-(35%) (14%) (7%)

ptw 7.572 6.726 26.105 32.882 138 155

-(11%) (26%) (13%)

2001 2008 2001 2008

car 141 81 6.578 3.999

-(43%) -(39%)

ptw 290 205 54.943 43.287

-(29%) -(21%)

fatalities park pkm

fatalities by park fatalities by pkm

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An Integrated Approach:the safety triangle

InfrastructureVehicle

Driver Training & Education

safety integrated in planning, design, construction and operation for a common high level of safety for all users, especially motorcyclists

Integration of new technologies (ITS, active & passive safety systems) in PTWs

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An Integrated Approach:the safety triangle

InfrastructureVehicle

Driver Individuals

Public authoritiesIndustry

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Challenges of the future Transport system

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. Economic and environmental constraints

. Young/novice drivers

. Demographic change

. Response to technological development (including ITS)

. EU level of intervention vs/ MSs’ actions (harmonization)

. PPP as a new approach to policy making

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The EU instruments

. Road accident data and information

. Best practice guidelines

. Legislation (only when necessary)

. Financial support to research and studies

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• Harmonized format for data collection

• Detailed analysis of data on PTW accidents

• Assessment of safety countermeasures

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Setting up Policy Priorities

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Vehicle Safety • Technical development

• Conspicuity

• Integrated (active/passive – primary/secondary)) safety systems

• Support to Industry – new products and technologies

• Inclusion of PTWs in the Intelligent Transport System (e.g. e-call)


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Infrastructure Safety • Highway design requirements

• Extension of requirements to secondary roads (subsidiarity)

• System interactions (e.g. vehicle/barrier, tyre/surface)

• Performance standards for maintenance work & materials


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Road Users Behaviour • New priorities in accident prevention (users’ responsibility)

• Understanding driver/rider decision making (naturalistic driving, near-miss studies)

• Effectiveness of enforcement measures

• Training & Education


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• Minimum age requirement

• Experience requirement

• Training requirement Theoretical training (classroom) Practical training (special terrain, open

road)

• Testing requirement Theoretical test / Practical test

• Post-licensing requirements (speed, passenger & riding time restrictions)

• Mobility / safety balance

PTW Driving Licence: approaches

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Respect of rules

Protective clothing

Vehicle maintenance

Individual Responsibility

No competition on roads

Understanding and communicating

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PTW’s safety:A shared responsibility!

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