The European Commission White Paper of 2001 set a target to reduce the overall number of fatal road accidents by 50% by the year 2010.The directive says:
From 1 October 2005, all new types of vehicles must comply with two tests concerning protection against head injuries and leg injuries. These criteria were developed by the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and, as of 31 December 2012, all new vehicles will have to comply with them.
From 1 September 2010, four tests of increased severity will be required for all new types of vehicles - two tests concerning head injuries and two concerning leg injuries. The tests have been developed by the European Enhanced Safety Vehicle Committee (EEVC). From 1 September 2015, all new vehicles will have to comply with the tests.
www.euractiv.com
