The work between policy and practice
Road safety progress depends on more than commitments. It requires sustained action, strong partnerships, and accountability to ensure that policies…
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In this Project EDWARD Breakfast Briefing, we’re joined by Antonio Avenoso and Francesca Podda of the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), who have been at the forefront of European efforts to expand alcohol‑interlock use and track progress country by country. We’ll explore the latest developments, including recent moves in several countries, growing public support in the UK and new technical requirements that make factory‑fit or retrofit systems easier.
We’ll ask:
- Where is progress being made?
- What is holding it back – legally, technically, and politically?
- Why have earlier initiatives stalled?
- Who needs to be involved now – from legislators and courts to fleets, employers and health professionals – to unlock the full safety potential of alcohol interlocks?
