Abstract
The IRTAD is used as a data source for detailed research providing a comparison of fatality rates within member countries to assess the effectiveness of road safety policies. The paper gives examples of the use of the IRTAD system to show the favourable overall safety situation in Great Britain compared with other members. It also shows the comparatively poor pedestrian safety position, especially for child pedestrians in Great Britain. Some new aspects of policy to reduce road casualties and deaths in Great Britain are highlighted. Car user safety is discussed and the possibilities for the use of international data on serious and slight injuries are examined. Statistics are given on drinking and driving.