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The Commission published findings from a project on key road safety performance indicators (KPIs), revealing significant gaps in compliance with basic safety measures across EU Member States.

Modernised rules on driving licences and mutual recognition of driving disqualifications are entering into force across the EU. The measures aim to reduce the number of crashes on EU roads.

In 2024, 19,940 people lost their lives in road crashes across the EU, according to latest statistics released by the European Commission today.

The European Road Safety Charter, led by the European Commission, proudly announced the winners of its Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2025 today.

From safer roads in Lithuania to lower speed limits in Greece, a European knowledge-sharing initiative is helping governments turn successful road safety ideas into action.

As of today, all heavy-duty vehicles registered in the EU and operating in Member States other than their Member State of registration must be fitted with a smart tachograph (version 2).

For better road safety and air quality across the EU, the Commission is proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the EU’s road safety and vehicle registration rules.

The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on a key legislative file aimed at improving road safety.

The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on its initiative to modernising EU driving licence rules.