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2008-09-24
Our strongest commitmentVolvo Trucks on traffic safety
Karl Pihl
EU Public Affairs DirectorSafe and Sober seminar
European Commission Representation in Poland, 26th May 2014
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Learning from accidents. Since 1969
• Accident Research Team on standby
• Unique knowledge gathered
• Active international cooperation
We investigate
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Road environment Driver-relatedVehicle-related
30% 90%10%
In the hands of
the human factor
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Four areas, one focus
• Alertness
• Alcohol
• Speed
• Seat belt use
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1/3 of fatal accidents
are alcohol-related
• Over 28,000 people
are killed in the EU annually.
That’s like a major air crash
every day!
• Every third or fourth fatal accident
can be linked to alcohol consumption.
• At least 6,500 people are killed
in alcohol-related road accidents.
• Trucks are not over-represented,
but accidents involving trucks
are often severe
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Volvo AlcolockA tool against road fatalities
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Volvo has accepted
the challenge2002:Alcohol interlock available as an accessory
2005:Factory-fitted interlock
2006: Alcohol testers on ferries
2007: Third generation introduced
2008:Commercial introduction in severalcountries
2013 - 2015:
Continued ETSC Safe & Sober Campaign
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Volvo Alcolock
• A breath alcohol tester (BrAC)
• Integrated into the vehicle’s systems
• Prevents an intoxicated person from driving
• The vehicle can only be started after an approved alcotest result
• Electro-chemical, fuel cell– Alcohol-specific and very accurate
– Factory default setting 0,2 per mille
• The factory fitted alcolock is ADR-adapted
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How to use
the alcohol interlock
• The driver must blow for
5 seconds to start the vehicle
• No need to test again after
shorter stops
• No retests while driving
• Each test is logged and
registered in the device
• Programmable for the individual
needs of large operations
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Service
• Calibration every 12 months
• Service code for override
function
• Volvo Action Service available
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Future trends
• Increased interest, awareness
and demand
• Testing for other drugs
• Harmonised technical
standards and legislation
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Results come
from joint efforts
• Drowsiness – put focus on the issue
• Alcohol – change of attitude
• Speed – intensify monitoring
• Seat belt – 100% usage
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