Media Release: Allianz Calls for Greater Safety for Vulnerable Road Users in Urban Areas

MUNICH -- At the 12th Allianz Motor Day, Allianz called for better protection for pedestrians and cyclists in cities and made concrete demands to politicians, car manufacturers, and fleet operators. Considering the persistently high number of road deaths in Europe, Klaus-Peter Roehler, member of the Board of Allianz SE, called for improved safety equipment, especially for vans and trucks, at the Allianz Center for Technology (AZT) in Ismaning: “We’re seeing rapid progress in almost all areas of technology, so why are we failing to better protect life on the roads? This is an unacceptable trajectory. One-third of all accidents between trucks and pedestrians or between trucks and cyclists could be avoided if trucks utilized just two well-known safety measures. To tackle the challenges and trends I’ve mentioned, vehicle manufacturers, politicians, freight carriers – and we as insurers – are called to action. We must simply do everything we can to protect a human life from accidental death, whatever the cost is.” Read More

Media Release: Allianz Calls for Greater Safety for Vulnerable Road Users in Urban Areas

Media Release: Allianz Calls for Greater Safety for Vulnerable Road Users in Urban Areas

Media Release: Allianz Calls for Greater Safety for Vulnerable Road Users in Urban Areas

Media Release: Allianz Calls for Greater Safety for Vulnerable Road Users in Urban Areas

Media Release: Allianz Calls for Greater Safety for Vulnerable Road Users in Urban Areas