The safest roads in the world – but not for pedestrians
(Nor for cyclists, they might have added).
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Measured against other leading countries, Britain has:
More vulnerable road user deaths per head of population (particularly pedestrians and motorcyclists), but no evidence of higher levels of activity (exposure);
A higher ratio of 18-24 year old road user deaths relative to other age groups, possibly reflecting the lower driving age limit in the UK;
A higher proportion of deaths on roads with speed limits of 60mph and above;
More deaths per unit length of motorway. Although this is not adjusted for vehicle miles, it still indicates where investment may have greatest benefit.
Lower Euro NCAP safety ratings for new cars; and
Euro NCAP pedestrian protection scores which are only 19th out of 28 European countries.
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