CAVs & road safety - Synthesis

Improving road safety is a prominent motivation for policy makers and companies to focus on autonomous mobility. The gradual emergence of autonomous mobility as a valid alternative to more traditional modes of transport is a challenge, and it also presents opportunities to build a safer traffic system.

In this report, we describe that road safety promise, and add some concerns by addressing emerging road safety risks. It provides an overview of relevant background information, elements of research and testing, road safety policies and goals. It gives more insight into the infrastructure component. This knowledge contributes to informed choices by road authorities, which choices are needed in the short and medium term.