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The European Road Safety Charter

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the creation of the European Road Safety Charter. It was signed in Dublin, Ireland in 2004, and is a European Commission-led civil society platform that aims to make Europe’s roads safer.

date:  20/11/2019

At present the platform has 4 225 members, including individuals, associations, NGOs, schools, municipalities, companies and driving schools. The European Federation of Road Traffic Victims was its first signatory.

Specifically, the Charter aims to encourage and support civil society to promote road safety in Europe, acknowledge their work in doing so, help its members learn about and share knowledge on road safety issues, and promote dialogue at all levels of governance in the EU.

The Charter is based on four principles: caring about road safety, taking action, supporting road safety policies, and sharing knowledge and experience.