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Wildlife on the road: Why swerving to avoid a deer can be more dangerous than the collision itself

Autumn brings an increased risk of collisions between vehicles and wildlife. In an interview with Aktuálně.cz, BESIP head Tomáš Neřold explains how drivers should react. Research by the Transport Research Centre (CDV) also highlights the risks associated with evasive manoeuvres.

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Registration is closing soon: Join the seminar on hydrogen mobility

Registration for the National Centre for Hydrogen Mobility seminar is open until 31 October. Discover the project’s results, current trends and new opportunities in hydrogen technologies.

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Good Practice from Europe: Polish initiative encourages children to wear helmets and ride e-scooters safely

The European Road Safety Charter’s Good Practice of the Month for October 2026 is a Polish initiative that promotes helmet use and safer road behaviour through child-created videos and practical road safety education.

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Issue 4 of the ‘Safe Transport’ newsletter has been published

Issue 4 of the ‘Safe Transport’ newsletter (2026) has been published. It features an overview of accident figures for January to September, a feature on a new video podcast about the consequences of accidents, CDV research and the latest international trends in road safety.

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Post-Accident Care Launches New Podcast, Prožij to s námi

The new podcast Prožij to s námi shares real stories of people whose lives have been affected by road crashes, highlighting the lasting consequences of crashes and the support people may need afterwards.

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The dooring risk in Europe – Cycling infrastructure guidelines often underestimate the car door zone

Open car doors pose a danger to cyclists in 92.5% of cases. The study highlights the increasing width of cars and recommends allocating at least 2 meters for cyclists.

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