Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-09-27-Speech-2-422-500"
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"Around 1.3 million road accidents a year in Europe cause well in excess of 35 000 deaths and 1.5 million injuries.
That is why we urgently need to establish a European action programme that is capable of bringing to a halt the tragedy that unfolds on our roads each and every day. I agree with the rapporteur, Mr Koch, who has said that above all, we need to encourage exchanges of knowledge and proven practices among the Member States and to conduct a Europe-wide investigation on the causes of accidents. Indeed, using this very information, we must establish the measures that need to be taken to improve road safety.
Such measures surely include the urgent harmonisation of driving regulations, the permitted alcohol limit and road signs. However, I should also like to emphasise the importance of prevention. Training and lifelong learning for drivers, safety campaigns and appropriate medical tests can make a significant contribution to reducing the number of accidents across the European Union.
Sight is also hugely important for safe driving. We therefore hope that in future, greater attention will be focused on sight tests, not only when the driving licence is granted, but throughout a driver’s lifetime."@en1
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