Enforcement as part of a systemic approach to transport safety Jörg Beckmann, Executive Director The European Transport Safety Council ESCAPE Symposium

Enforcement Recent Remarks by ETSC: “without proper enforcement organisational measures will lose their effectiveness” (2003, Review Safety Organisation) “ETSC welcomes the fact that the European Commission will bring forward a Directive on enforcement” (2003, R. 3RSAP) “Set specific targets with key traffic offences which influence road safety levels” (1999, Review Police Enforcement) The European Commission should encourage Member States to agree upon and regularly collect a scientifically established set of safety indicators” (2001, Review Performance Indicators)

Adressing “Factor 8” “There are major differences in the efficiency enforcement is implemented in Europe”. (ESCAPE) “Towards reduced road risk in a larger Europe: Providing for a fairer distribution of safety across the EU at the highest practicable level”. (ETSC, Response 3rd RSAP) ETSC :The SEC Safety Belt

EU legislation on enforcement: ! - Referring to Article Meeting the EU road safety target - - Measuring and reporting on progress - - Setting performance Indicators and targets - - Prosecuting under administrative or civil law - “Recommending” or “directing”?

Towards a systems approach  Self-enforcing Road Designs  Audible Seat Belt Reminders, Alcohol Interlock, Intelligent Speed Adaptation  Speed Camera Enforcement Technology in order to secure compliance with key safety rules: