Problem
Continued operation of unsafe motor vehicles
Nature:
Preventive maintenance and corrective repairs for motor vehicles are frequently inadequate, and a substantial number of vehicles are operated on public thoroughfares in an unsafe condition. International road traffic is impeded by a lack of universal safety standards.
Incidence:
Commonly existing discrepancies between national safety standards allow for: unsafe, worn tyres; inadequate headlamps, passing and signal lights; and the absence of other safety features such as belts, roll bars, and fire extinguishers.
Broader Problems:
Road hazardsReckless drivingConsumer vulnerability Aggravates:
Unsafe transportRoad traffic accidents Strategies:
Promoting road safety Subject(s):
Societal Problems → SafetyTransportation, Telecommunications → Motor vehicles
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST