7 Amendments of Luke Ming FLANAGAN related to 2018/0145(COD)
Amendment 3 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The introduction of event (accident) data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before, during and after a triggering event (for example, the deployment of an airbag) is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate, in-depth accident data. Motor-vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders. It should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by Member States to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken, including the cost- effectiveness.
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Historically, Union rules have limited the overall length of truck combinations which resulted in the typical cab-over-engine designs as they maximise the cargo space. However, the high position of the driver led to an increased blind spot area and poorer direct visibility around the truck cab. This is a major factor for truck accidents involving vulnerable road users. The number of casualties could be reduced significantly by improving direct vision. Requirements should therefore be introduced to improve the direct vision. In any event, where a blind spot still exists this should be addressed by video electronic means such that the driver can see fully all such spots.
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Automated and connected vehicles may be able to make a huge contribution in reducing road fatalities since in the region of 90 per cent of road accidents are estimated to result from human error. As automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver, harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems should be adopted at Union level. Such automated vehicles must first have been independently fully tested and proven to meet all operating safety regulations.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market through the introduction of harmonised technical requirements concerning the safety and environmental performance of motor vehicles and their trailers, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of its scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. Additionally, this Regulation should also apply to motor vehicles and their trailers entering the European Union from non Member States for the collection and/or the delivery of goods.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. for the type-approval of vehicles, and systems, components and separate technical units designed and constructed for vehicles, with regard to their general characteristics and safety, and to the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users, and applies particularly to those vehicles operating within the European Union, whether based inside or outside the Union borders;
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed, constructed and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users. This applies particularly to the elimination of 'blind spots', by video electronic means if necessary, for the protection of vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists;
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) systems to replace the driver’s control of the vehicle, including steering, accelerating and braking, all of which must be independently tested and proven;