Global and European statistics for personal injury and fatality due to traffic accidents are frightening.
Fatalities in traffic accidents per year:
- worldwide: ~ 1,200,000 people
- in Europe: > 40,000 people
Crippled or injured persons due to traffic accidents each year:
- worldwide: > 10,000,000
- in Europe: > 1,700,000
Road and vehicle safety is not only a matter of huge economic consequence - it is an issue of tremendous personal tragedy and suffering.
We understand only too well how the use of our products contributes to these figures, making product development and safety education part of our social responsibility.