Technologies delivering the Safe System
The Global Plan for the Decade of Action highlights that stimulating the development of safety technology that would be appropriate in a wide range of settings is one part of the leadership challenge . The other part relates to managing the technological revolution and its potential impact – both positive and negative – on road safety. Increasing connectivity and other mobile technologies create new opportunities as well as challenges that require assessment and updating of policies, regulations, and traffic laws.
Now a new category in The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards provides an opportunity to showcase new technologies t
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