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The European Transport Safety Council has awarded Norway the Road Safety Performance Index Award 2025, a recognition that highlights the Scandinavian country’s commitment to road safety. According to available figures, Norway ranks as the safest country in Europe, with only 16 deaths per million inhabitants in 2024, the lowest number among the 32 countries evaluated in the ETSC’s PIN program.
This award emphasizes the effective strategies that the Norwegian government has implemented in recent years. One of the most ambitious initiatives is the National Action Plan for Road Safety 2022-2025, known as “Towards Zero Vision,” which outlines a total of 179 specific measures across 15 key areas, aiming to achieve zero road deaths by 2050.
Additionally, Norway has launched the BEST research program, which aims to formulate road safety policies based on empirical data. This program allows for the evaluation of both existing initiatives and those that are being planned, ensuring an evidence-based approach.
Legislative reforms have also been crucial, notably the amendment of the Traffic Act in 2020. This reform requires comprehensive investigations into all traffic accidents resulting in deaths, including autopsies of the victims to gather necessary information for analyzing these tragic events.
The safety of young drivers is another area where Norway has focused its efforts. Reforms have been implemented, including more rigorous training, a double penalty point system for novice drivers, and targeted awareness campaigns for this age group, which has led to a significant reduction in road deaths among young people.
The Heart Zones program has also been key, creating traffic-free areas around schools. Complementarily, the Traffic Safe Municipalities certification system encourages local leadership on road safety issues. These multiple initiatives solidify Norway’s position as a benchmark in road safety, serving as a model for other European nations.
via: MiMub in Spanish
