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European and Other Standards

In Europe, following the White Paper “European transport policy for 2010: time to decide” adopted in 2001, which declares targeting to halve the number of deaths caused by road accidents by 2010, various groups in different fields are currently conducting research and analyses. In addition, the “Road Safety Action Programme” adopted by the European Commission in 2003 envisions the reduction in deaths from road accidents by utilizing technological advancement relating to the improvement in vehicle safety. The White Paper and the Action Programme promote the introduction of safety features such as automatic cruise control, speed alert system, intelligent speed limitation devices, alcohol lock, whiplash prevention, collision prevention, universal child restraints (CRS) and seat belt reminders. The European Commission and the ACEA have established CARS 21, High Level Group that aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the European automotive industry, and examined the recommendations with the legal framework of a decade later in mind. The CARS 21 final report issued at the end of 2005 contains recommendations relating to the simplification of legislation and road safety, among other issues, and indicates a Ten Year Roadmap. The report discusses electronic stability control, seatbelt reminders, break assist systems, CRS (isofix child seats) and daytime running lights. It is possible that this will have an impact on legislation. Further, based on the White Paper and the Road Safety Action Programme, regulations relating to indirect vision have been strengthened. The European Union regulates the safety of not only vehicle passengers but also that of pedestrians and at present, phase two of regulations are being reviewed.

Vehicle safety regulations in Canada are similar to those in the United States. Countries in South America and Asia have also established vehicle safety regulations. Countries that are members of ASEAN are generally believed to follow regulations promulgated by the United Nations and countries in South America are generally believed to follow those of the United Nations or the United States.

European and Other Standards

In Europe, following the White Paper “European transport policy for 2010: time to decide” adopted in 2001, which declares targeting to halve the number of deaths caused by road accidents by 2010, various groups in different fields are currently conducting research and analyses. In addition, the “Road Safety Action Programme” adopted by the European Commission in 2003 envisions the reduction in deaths from road accidents by utilizing technological advancement relating to the improvement in vehicle safety. The White Paper and the Action Programme promote the introduction of safety features such as automatic cruise control, speed alert system, intelligent speed limitation devices, alcohol lock, whiplash prevention, collision prevention, universal child

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restraints (CRS) and seat belt reminders. Depending on the discussions, it is possible that this will have an impact on legislation. Further, based on the White Paper and the Action Programme, regulations relating to indirect vision have been strengthened. The European Union has also passed legislation relating to the safety of not only vehicle passengers but also that of pedestrians.

Vehicle safety regulations in Canada are similar to those in the United States. Countries in South America and Asia have also established vehicle safety regulations. Countries that are members of ASEAN are generally believed to follow regulations promulgated by the United Nations and countries in South America are generally believed to follow those of the United Nations or the United States.