The European Traffic Police Organisation, ROADPOL, is planning three ‘Truck & Bus’ operations across Europe this year, focusing on trucks, among other vehicles. The first operation is scheduled for next month.

HGVs represented 11% of vehicles involved in fatal road collisions. In most of these collisions either the driver of the other vehicle or a pedestrian was killed.

Research presented by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) at the annual Driving for Work seminar,

ROADPOL finished another successful Master class on Digital Tachograph Security.

Participants – 15 European National Police Forces

The participants received certificates upon completion of the course, confirming their proficiency in tachograph manipulation detections.

Election of Chair and Vice-Chairs

At the TRAN constitutive meeting of 23 July 2024, Members elected Elissavet VOZEMBERG-VRIONIDI (EPP, EL), as Chair for two and a half years.

Special navigation devices make large and heavy goods transport easier.

Transporting heavy or large loads is complicated. Lorry drivers are only allowed to drive on special roads, […]

Driver fatigue, characterized by poor steering control, decreased reaction time, poor speed tracking, and loss of attention, is a significant risk factor that endangers drivers, passengers, and other road users. […]

Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and better awareness of pedestrians are some of the changes to EU driving licence rules by MEPs on Wednesday (28 February 2024) .

Germany’s transport minister wants to increase the number of permitted routes in the EU.

What are the pros and cons of mega trucks?