MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on road safety in Europe

28.2.2014

pursuant to Rule 120 of the Rules of Procedure

Mara Bizzotto

B7‑0274/2014

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on road safety in Europe

The European Parliament,

–       having regard to Rule 120 of its Rules of Procedure,

A.     whereas in 2009 more than 35 000 people died in road accidents in the EU and 1.5 million people were injured; whereas the costs to society of road accidents are estimated at EUR 130 billion every year;

B.     whereas innovative new technologies are available which can prevent some kinds of collisions, such as for instance the collision mitigation braking system which automatically applies the vehicleʼs brakes if the latter comes too close to an object;

C.     whereas robust measures need to be implemented without delay to achieve the EUʼs goal of halving the total number of road deaths by 2020;

1.      Calls on the Commission to draw up a proposal in this respect.