[MRenk]

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has called for a ban on SUVs in towns and cities in a bid to cut cyclist and pedestrian fatalities.

Council’s report says: “Research shows that the risk of severe injury or death for a pedestrian is higher in collisions with Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and vans compared to passenger cars.

“Three design factors influence more severe collisions: SUVs and vans are stiffer, they have higher bumpers and are heavier.”

The ETSC called for “urgent action” while highlighting that: “51,300 pedestrians and 19,450 cyclists were killed on EU roads over the period 2010 to 2018.”

Cyclist and pedestrian deaths account for 29% of all road fatalities in the EU, while 99% of pedestrian deaths and 83% of cyclist casualties are caused by incidents involving vehicles.

However, some crash test experts are challenging the ETSC’s view that banning SUVs will lead to safer roads.

Results from one such group, Euro NCAP, show that SUVs made up four of the top 10 vehicles for vulnerable road user protection in 2019.

The rating system indicates how well pedestrians and cyclists are protected against injuries to the head, pelvis, upper and lower leg.

Full Article:
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/mot...uilt-up-areas/

[Beelzebub]

"99% of pedestrian deaths ... are caused by incidents involving vehicles."
What about the other 1%? Walking into lampposts?

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by Beelzebub;n197208

"99% of pedestrian deaths ... are caused by incidents involving vehicles."
What about the other 1%? Walking into lampposts?

Tripping over pot holes!

[98selitb]

Smartphone-induced zombification

[chantalwoodhead]

As a truck driver, I am ready to sell the truck if I get a job at the tax office.

[TammyEngland]

Is the ETSC jealous of drivers who can afford an SUV? But do they pay more tax than other road users, or is this the future basis for the bill: "if you have an SUV, pay more tax because your vehicle is more dangerous"... hahaha

[Santa]

Sadly, the major manufacturers seem to be stopping production of saloon cars like the Mondeo in favour of big clunky SUVs.

plus ça change

[Keishan]

the climax of that event was that two children were killed by SUV drivers mounting the sidewalk in the first two weeks of September. geometry dash unblocked

[Santa]

@Beelzebub Define "vehicle". Would that include these pesky electric scooters? How about electric buggies and powered chairs for the disabled?

[Beelzebub]

Originally Posted by Santa

@Beelzebub Define "vehicle". Would that include these pesky electric scooters? How about electric buggies and powered chairs for the disabled?

Well, they're all vehicles under UK law, but who knows what definition the report used. I don't imagine it would make much difference to the 99% figure either way, the numbers killed by scooters etc. must be tiny.

[Rolebama]

I have genuinely lost count of the amount of times I have had to brake heavily because of pedestrians and cyclists doing stupid things on the road. The same with motorists. I remember most ot the Road Safety campaigns aimed at reducing fatalities. People are people, and act without thinking. It will never stop, but it does give statisticians something to do in their spare time.

[Beelzebub]

Originally Posted by jetmagazine

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[Marc]

Thanks @Beelzebub for flagging this one slipped through. All sorted now 👍

[Rolebama]

Does anybody really need an SUV? Locally to me the owners seem to think they are a status symbol.