This Deliverable aims to present the current situation in the field of new technologies in the service of road safety, as well as their possible impact, pointing out the ones that would better fit to the scopes of the RiPCORD - iSEREST, thus implying the need of further research on specific areas. Moreover, the role of standardisation is pointed out, presenting the current status worldwide, existing standards and relevant procedures. More specifically, a review of relevant telematic applications is presented, giving their basic functions and application areas. Moreover, solutions relevant to the scopes of RiPCORD - iSEREST are presented, suggesting the need of further research on these areas for their application in the context of the tools addressed by the project. Furthermore, the impact of the use of new technologies is another issue that the present Deliverable deals with. Several relevant studies have been performed, mostly on a theoretical basis, since the introduction of most of these technologies in the market is up to now limited. A literature review of studies on the impact and deployment of new technologies is given here. Additionally, specific application scenarios have been selected and a rating from experts has been performed within the project, whose methodology and results are thoroughly presented. The role of standardisation is becoming more and more crucial, especially in the area of telematic applications and ITS in general. Relevant initiatives are being undertaken by specialised organisations in national, regional and international level. The most indicative organisations, as well as their functions and activities, are presented in this Deliverable. The procedure of standardisation, as well as ITS related standardisation activities and existing standards are also subjects of our analysis. (Author/publisher)
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