Recent motorway incidents across Europe have renewed attention on the ability of road restraint systems to protect increasingly diverse and heavier vehicles.
Drawing on recent motorway incidents across Europe and insights from Dr José F. Papí, President of STA and CEO of Etelätär Innovation, the article explores how the growing presence of heavier vehicles, including electric vehicles and large SUVs, raises important questions about the performance and suitability of existing safety barriers.
It also highlights the importance of moving beyond the debate over steel versus concrete barriers, emphasising the need for evidence-based assessments, systematic inspections, timely renewal and sustained investment in road infrastructure maintenance.
Read the full article here.