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In the European Union, riders of powered two-wheelers account for only 2 % of the distance travelled but 16 % of road deaths. This statistic cannot be tolerated. Reducing this figure requires an improvement both in the safety of motorcycles and similar vehicles and in road infrastructure. The proposals move in the right direction, whether they concern anti-lock braking systems for vehicles with a capacity of over 125 cm
or automatic headlight on. However, the planning of road space equally requires Parliament’s attention. We know about the danger of some infrastructure, such as slippery white lines and sharp-edged crash barriers. These issues need some deeper thinking on our part. Finally, there should be a greater emphasis on prevention in road safety terms. We need to consider a genuine culture of prevention and more frequent awareness-raising campaigns. In this respect, I should point out that awareness-raising initiatives carried out over a long period to combat accidents in the home have proved their effectiveness and should inspire us."@en1
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