Maria Cristina Marolda European Commission Directorate General Mobility & Transport

1. Maria Cristina Marolda European Commission Directorate General Mobility & Transport Road Safety Unit European Motorcyclists’ Forum Brussels, 28 June 2010 PTW Safety: the European Union policy

2. Why are PTWssopopular? • Independence and mobility (already for adolescents) • Economical means of transport • Urban trips, less CO2, less space (parking), less congestion • Fun and socializing

3. PTWs Vulnerability • 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

4. Fatalities evolution: PTWs vs. cars

5. An Integrated Approach:the safety triangle 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 Vehicle Infrastructure

6. An Integrated Approach:the safety triangle Individuals Driver Public authorities Industry Vehicle Infrastructure

7. Challengesof the future Transport system • 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 7 |

8. The EU instruments • Road accident data and information • Best practice guidelines • Legislation (only when necessary) • Financial support to research and studies

9. Setting up Policy Priorities Reference data • Harmonized format for data collection • Detailed analysis of data on PTW accidents • Assessment of safety countermeasures

10. Setting up Policy Priorities 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)

11. Setting up Policy Priorities 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

12. Setting up Policy Priorities 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

13. PTW Driving Licence: approaches • 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

14. Protective clothing Respect of rules Vehicle maintenance Understanding and communicating No competition on roads Individual Responsibility

15. PTW’s safety: A shared responsibility!