Most drivers involved in traffic crashes do not comply with speed limits, blood alcohol levels and/or the EU-wide obligation to wear safety belts. These are the three most important factors contributing to traffic deaths and injuries in Europe: 1) Drivers with BAC levels over the legal limit cause at least 6,800 road deaths every year in the EU; 2) Drivers exceeding the speed limit cause about one third of all fatal and serious accidents; and 3) More than half of the 22.500 car occupants killed in the EU every year could survive the crash if they were wearing their seat belt. Safety rules have been adopted to guide drivers in their behaviour. Many road users comply with them willingly. Many others, however, would not comply if it were not for fear of being detected and punished. This is where traffic law enforcement comes in. (Author/publisher)
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