SAFE CARS ACTION PLAN

BY KEITH NUTHALLTHE EUROPEAN Commission has released an action plan to promote intelligent vehicle technology that boosts road safety. Its 'eSafety communication' especially focuses on promoting services such as online broadband in-car warning systems, relaying to drivers information about congestion, road conditions and accidents. Brussels is very keen to ensure that such technologies are mutually compatible across the European Union. Indeed, its plan includes working with public transport authorities and the automobile industry to draw up "road maps" on ...


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