Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-07-03-Speech-2-346-000"
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"en.20120703.18.2-346-000"2
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"More than 40 000 people die every year in road accidents. 150 000 people suffer an injury that results in permanent disability. According to predictions made by the World Bank and the World Health Organisation, the number of traffic accident victims is expected to rise in every area of the world and, by 2020, it will be the third most common cause of death. These predictions are alarming. In the face of such adverse developments, the EU cannot just stand idly by. This is why I am in favour of the introduction of the pan-European eCall system. Indeed, according to official statistical data on eCall, it is estimated that the full integration of the system in cars in EU Member States will save up to 2 500 lives annually, while also reducing the severity of injuries by 10-15%. This will be due to the more rapid arrival of the emergency services at the scene of the accident. eCall will reduce the time spent in traffic congestion and will contribute to the efficiency of road transport in the EU. The service will also allow the support of many other commercial services enhancing safety and economic benefits.
At the same time, it no less important to ensure that the system is in full compliance with the relevant regulations on data protection and privacy. Also, if the service is to fulfil its purpose, namely, to reduce the number of deaths and mitigate the severity of injuries in traffic accidents, it must always be free of charge and for the benefit of all drivers, irrespective of the make of vehicle."@en1
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