Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The number of deaths caused by road accidents fell by 7% in 2008 to 357, compared to 2007, and the number of serious injuries was down by 9%, to 4759.
The statistics were released 24 February by BPA, the Swis Bureau for the Prevention of Accidents which credits a variety of factors with the improvement: more low-speed (30 kph) zones, more fixed speed radars, driving courses and longer learner periods for young drivers, continued checks for drunk driving.
It is fantastic that the number of killed and seriously injured is decreasing.
Many governments across the globe will take this as a benefit of their managing the road safety aspects of driving. It is however important to reflect on the work the car manufacturing has undertaken regarding safety (safety belts and law, airbags, friction control etc).