Intelligent Speed Adaptation

27.5.2013

Question for written answer E-005880-13
to the Commission
Rule 117
Ivo Belet (PPE)

Studies, including the PROSPER project funded by the European Commission, indicate that the use of ISA (Intelligent Speed Adaptation, a technology which helps drivers to maintain the right speed) greatly improves road safety. The availability of speed information, and access to it, are crucial for the implementation of these systems. Moreover, cooperation between Member States is needed in order to prevent technical, legal and policy-based obstacles from arising.

The ITS Directive adopted on 7 July 2010 with the aim of accelerating the development and implementation of innovative transport technologies throughout Europe provides a legal framework for the development and implementation of Intelligent Transport System technologies, which also include the ISA system.

— Does the Commission, which on 17 August 2012 at the latest received an overview from the Member States, know how many initiatives have been taken by the Member States with regard to the implementation of ISA?

— Has the Commission made any recommendations to the Member States on the basis of these reports?

— How soon does the Commission anticipate that a system such as ISA could be operational throughout Europe?

OJ C 42 E, 13/02/2014