FIA Calls for Standardisation at Pedestrian Crossings
Each year, more than 8,000 pedestrians are killed in the road accidents across Europe. Almost one out of four happens on a pedestrian crossing. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) European Bureau has conducted a survey of crossings and is calling for a minimum standardisation of markings, traffic lights and traffic signs on pedestrian crossings throughout Europe. The report is available here
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