Creating safer roads in London

摘要

No vehicle operator or driver wants to be involved in a collision and no organisation wants a death or an injury in their supply chain. Sadly, the facts are that while heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) represent less than four per cent of the traffic on the capital's roads, between 2008 and 2013, 55 per cent of all pedal cycle fatalities in London involved direct conflict with an HGV.Industry commentators regularly point out that pressure has mounted on vehicle operators to do everything possible to reduce the risk of a collision with a cyclist or pedestrian - which is true. However, this pressure needs to be managed by all parts of the industry working together; not just operators but clients, suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, enforcement bodies and transport authorities.