Table 3 The final set of indicators and results of compatibility with EU legislation
From: Defining a common set of indicators to monitor road accidents in the European Union
| Â | Topic of the indicator | Compatibility with EU legislation |
|---|---|---|
State | Age of vehicle fleet | Compatible |
Exposure | Time spent on the road and distance travelled | Compatible |
Risk factors | % of cars exceeding speed limits | compatible (focus point of EU actions) |
| Â | Mortality due to drunk driving | compatible (focus point of EU actions) |
| Â | Seat belt use, child restraints, helmets | Compatible |
Event | Road accident rate | compulsory only if generates injury, not harmonised |
Effect | Death rates | compulsory for MS, harmonised |
| Â | Years of life lost | Compatible, computed using mortality |
| Â | Injury | compulsory for MS, but not harmonised |
| Â | Disability | Compatible, computed using mortality and morbidity |