Luxembourg's roads will become safer

Mobility Minister Yuriko Backes presented the National Road Safety Plan (PNSR) 2024-2028, which was approved by the Luxembourg government on 29 November 2024. The plan is based on the international Vision Zero strategy, which aims to reduce the number of deaths and severe road accidents.

Data analysis shows that pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable road users. Therefore, the plan pays special attention to their protection through infrastructure improvements and risk awareness campaigns.

The safety programme focuses on four main aspects: human factors, legislation, control and infrastructure.

The first priority is to change driver behaviour. Human error remains the main cause of road accidents, so special emphasis is placed on driver education, training of instructors, and impairment prevention programmes.

The second direction is to update legislation. Modern challenges, including new technologies and changes in the social environment, require adaptation of traffic rules. The PNSR plans to revise the system of fines and adaptation of traffic rules.

The third point is to strengthen enforcement. The effectiveness of the security system depends to a large extent on automated radars and increased police supervision.

The fourth direction is the modernisation of road infrastructure. Road safety cannot be ensured without clear markings, quality roads and updated signalling. The programme envisages improvement of conditions for both motorists and vulnerable road users.

Analysis of statistics shows that the main causes of serious road accidents are speeding, alcohol and drug use behind the wheel, and distraction by mobile phones. The plan envisages strengthening penalties for these offences and actively informing drivers about the risks.

Special attention is paid to vulnerable categories of road users. The programme provides for:

• expansion of pedestrian and cycling areas,
• increasing the visibility of crossings and road signs,
• Developing educational campaigns to raise awareness among drivers.

Speaking at the presentation of the plan, Yuriko Backes emphasised that the government is committed to strengthening measures to prevent accidents and protect people. Not only improved roads and new rules are important, but also work with drivers, stricter controls and adapting legislation to modern realities.

The PNSR 2024-2028 programme remains flexible - depending on new challenges and technologies, it can be supplemented with new measures. Luxembourg continues to pursue Vision Zero, aiming to reduce road fatalities to a minimum.