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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On 14 December 2026, PACTS will bring together experts from government, industry, research and the road safety community to explore the fundamentals of automated vehicles, how they will operate and what their deployment means for safety and the wider transport system.
The programme will look at:
- What automated vehicles are and how different forms of automation work
- The regulatory framework and how automated vehicles will operate on our roads
- What safety means in the context of automated vehicles
- What the public and road safety community expect
- The implications for walking, cycling, public transport and traffic management
- How we make sure safety is built into deployment from the start
