Table 2 Implementation scope of interventions in the NRSPs: examples

1

Infrastructure: urban streets—reducing travel speeds by expanding 30 km/h zones

The Netherlands [26]

From 1998 to 2008, the share of 30 km/h streets in the cities increased from 15% to 70%.

2

Infrastructure: single—carriageway roads—median guardrails’ installation

Sweden [26]

At the end of 2008: about 2000 km of roads were with median guardrails (“2 + 1”, “1 + 1” roads).

3

Infrastructure: building bypasses to avoid traffic passing through cities

Germany [35]

In 2001–2005, 212 bypasses were opened for traffic; at the end of 2005, 88 bypasses were under construction.

4

Behaviors: speed enforcement

France [4]

At the end of 2005, every driver was checked, on average, seven times a month by fixed cameras.

5

Behaviors: speed enforcement

The Netherlands [26]

In 2001–2007, the number of speed checks using fixed cameras increased by 3.5 times.

6

Behaviors: speed enforcement

Sweden [26]

At the end of 2008, almost 1000 cameras were installed covering more than 2700 km of roads.

7

Behaviors: seat-belts use—enforcement

The Netherlands [26]

In 2001–2007, the number of regional police checks for detecting such offenses increased by 2.2 times.

8

Behaviors: driving under the influence of alcohol—weekend enforcement

Belgium [15]

In 2003–2004, the number of breath tests conducted on main and national roads increased by 25%.

9

Behaviors: driving under the influence of alcohol—enforcement

Sweden [13]

In 2006, 2.2 million breath tests were conducted: on average, a test per 2.6 drivers.

10

Vehicle: electronic stability control (ESC)

Sweden [13]

In 2006, 91% of new vehicles were equipped with ESC.

11

Vehicle: seat-belt reminders

Sweden [13]

In 2006, 80% of new vehicles were equipped with a reminder.