EC insists on introducing a new safety system in the cars
Sunday, February 28th, 2010In the event of an accident, e-Call automatically dials the single European emergency number 112 and sends information about the location of the car to the nearest emergency service.
The European Commission has today the last call for voluntary introduction of a new safety system in cars, police BTA.
Case of new-vehicle communication technology for emergency calls from vehicles, e-Call, which, according to the committee, could save more than 2500 lives annually in the European Union.
In the event of a serious accident, e-Call automatically dials the single European emergency number 112 and sends information about the location of the car to the nearest emergency service. This can reduce by half the time needed to provide emergency aid to save the lives of people who do not know their location or are unable to communicate.
At the present stage, introducing e system still voluntary, but it does not work in any country in the European Union. Therefore, the Brussels warned that if no substantial progress in its implementation by the end of 2009, may be taken punitive measures.
The introduction of e-Call system needs full assistance to the automotive and telecommunications industries, as well as national authorities in all EU countries to provide the necessary technical resources of emergency services for call handling system.