ACEM members also believe that all relevant stakeholders (i.e. public authorities, manufacturers, national associations as well as non-governmental and users’ organisations) should come together to identify, adapt and apply measures that have a high potential to reduce the number of fatal accidents in the EU.
The motorcycle industry can certainly provide expertise on vehicle safety technology, protective equipment and future technological developments, among others. But it is also vital that public decision-makers develop and implement sound local, regional and national PTW safety strategies.
Evidence suggests that Member States that have developed specific road safety strategies tend to have better road safety outcomes. Conversely, restrictive policy or simply ignoring motorcycling could result in reducing awareness from other road users, putting riders at higher risk.
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ACEM road safety strategy - Tailored safety policies [0.99 MB]