Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-07-02-Speech-3-316"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-07-02"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Protection of vulnerable road users2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030702.11.3-316"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-07-02-Speech-3-3172
lpv:speaker	lp:Rijk van Dam2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EDD (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; CONT (2003-01-29--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (2002-01-21--2004-07-19)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2002-03-18--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Estonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-09-18--2004-04-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with Israel (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; BUDG (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, I am pleased that my turn to speak has come before midnight this time – yesterday it was quarter past midnight. This directive relates to the protection of vulnerable road users in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle. It brings to a conclusion many years' debate regarding the necessity and usefulness of legal provisions on passive protection. Although the result is unremarkable for balance between the benefits to society and industry, it is probably the best that can be hoped for at this moment in time. From that point of view, we support this proposal. It is now important to see to it that the agreements enter into force as soon as possible. That is not my last word on the matter. The development of systems that promote safety does not stand still. We will also need to indicate a direction for the future. In that context, I wish to make three remarks. Firstly, the proposal applies to a limited part of motor-vehicle categories M1 and N1. If the effect is to be maximised, the scope needs to be extended. The Commission should examine the conditions under which the scope can be extended to all the vehicles in categories M1 and N1. Secondly, during discussions on this proposal, attention shifted from purely passive measures to both passive and active measures. We support this approach, but we are of the opinion that it is necessary to impose quality requirements on active systems, too. It should not be the case that passive systems meeting more stringent requirements are supplanted by active systems which are not subject to a single European quality requirement. Thirdly, the attention to active measures must not delay the entry into force of the requirements for passive measures. As has already been said, the results regarding passive safety were hard-won. Society will benefit from the quickest possible implementation of these, therefore. Holding a debate on active systems would not be conducive to this. Finally, our thanks to Mr Vermeer for the energy and commitment with which he has launched himself into this dossier."@en1

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