Traffic survey of commercial vehicles from DEKRA Accident Research
Almost One in Five Not Wearing Seat Belts
Too many people in Europe are still traveling in commercial vehicles without wearing a seatbelt. This is the finding of a recent road users’ survey by DEKRA Accident Research. Out of almost 17,000 people surveyed in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, and Denmark, only around 14,000 were wearing seat belts. This equates to an average rate across all four countries of just 83%. “Despite the ongoing development in active safety systems, the seat belt is still the number one lifesaver one the road. It is completely incomprehensible that today almost one in five commercial vehicle occupants is still not wearing a seat belt,” said Jann Fehlauer, managing director of DEKRA Automobil GmbH, during the presentation of the results at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover.
- Surveys in Germany, France, Czech Republic, and Denmark
- Just under 17,000 people included in the sample
- Trend moving in the right direction, but figures are worrying nonetheless
Press officer Automotive
+49.711.7861–2386 wolfgang.sigloch@dekra.com