Despite safety efforts to date, the number of road fatalities in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia is still very high, according to Dekra. "There is still a lot to do in terms of road safety in eastern Germany," emphasized Dekra Area Manager East, Mario Schwarz. Together with Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the three federal states still bring up the rear in terms of the number of road deaths per million inhabitants.
According to the testing organization, the absolute number of road deaths in Saxony fell significantly from 187 in 2023 to 144 last year. In Saxony-Anhalt, there was a decrease from 130 to 111 and in Thuringia from 97 to 96. Although this is pleasing, the comparison of the federal states is a little disappointing,
Preventive measures and consistent punishment of violations
In order to avoid accidents or mitigate their consequences, it is important to combine preventive measures in the areas of technology, organization and infrastructure, Schwarz emphasized. Politicians and associations need to pull together more than ever to ensure safe mobility for everyone at all times.
It is important to consistently monitor and punish particularly dangerous behavior such as alcohol and drugs at the wheel, excessive speed or distraction by smartphone. In addition, road safety education should start as early as possible - but also extend into old age.
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