An analysis of bicycle helmet use in the Czech Republic reveals a gap between legal requirements and actual practice. As many as 56% of adults do not wear helmets, with women doing so less frequently than men. Regional differences are significant, though the situation is better among children and e-bike users.
Last year, the safest roads were in Pardubice, where no one was killed in 781 accidents; Hradec Králové ranked second and Ústí nad Labem third. Brno fared the worst. The GČP INDEX assesses the severity of traffic accidents in regional capitals.
ČT2 aired an episode of Historie.cs titled “From the Baltic to the Adriatic” about the famous Amber Road, which connected the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean. Geoinformatics expert Jan Martínek discussed the route’s significance for Central Europe and the Czech lands. You can find the program online on ČT’s iVysílání.
The Transport Research Center offers therapeutic courses for drivers who have lost their driver’s licenses due to serious traffic violations. The goal is to change their behavior and reduce the risk of repeat offenses. Studies confirm an effectiveness rate of up to 90%. These courses are mandatory, for example, for drivers facing a driving ban of 18 months or more.
The ROZVOZ research project by the Transport Research Centre has received an "Excellent" award from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic. The award recognized the project’s unique data, its practical benefits for land-use planning and public health, and its new methodology for evaluating road noise.
The Transport Research Centre will participate in the Motocykl 2025 trade fair at PVA EXPO Prague. At the BESIP and Czech Police booth, the Transport Research Centre will offer educational materials, accident analyses, safe riding tips, and demonstrations of safety gear, including airbag vests. For more information, visit motocykl-praha.cz.
An analysis of post-accident care systems in five European countries revealed various approaches, strengths, and weaknesses. The Czech Republic could draw inspiration from the integration of services, centralization, support for nonprofit organizations, and improved coordination.
At the ICBMPT 2025 conference in Brno, the Transport Research Centre will present innovations in the field of sustainable building materials, including the development of more environmentally friendly cement and the use of slag in road construction. For more information, visit icbmpt.com.
The Transport Research Center (CDV) is preparing a new free portal for victims of traffic accidents, which will offer comprehensive information, online counseling, and contact information for experts. The launch is scheduled for October 2025.
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