591this is the number of fatalities on different roads in France during July and August 2023. In 2022 50 people in addition, died on the roads in the same period. This means a reduction in mortality 7.8% in two months.
In general it was In July, 305 people diedi.e. decrease 10% compared to the same month of the previous year. As for the month 286 people died in Augusti.e. decrease 6% compared to August 2022.
More deaths abroad
If there is a downward trend on the mainland of France, in the overseas territories the death rate has increased from a 6% increase registered in August 2023 compared to August 2022. As for accidents, observations are more alarming in August 270 accidentsi.e. increase by 23% compared to August 2022.
Caring for two wheels
The Road Safety Report is concerned about the “high fatality rate two wheels motorized”. Magnification 30% cases were recorded. Road safety is also a concern with the number of deaths in EDPm (motorized personal vehicles) which include scooters During July and August, 17 dead were recorded. Road safety reminds that there were results for the entire year 2022 35 dead.
Florence Guillaume, Interministerial Delegate for Road Safety, states that:
Further in the report, Florence Guillaume reminds that with regard to electric scooters, the entry into force of 1st of September regulatory measures were adopted to strengthen sanctions for risky behavior of users, as well as raising the minimum age for driving an electric scooter. 12-14 years old.
2023 is less deadly than 2022 on the roads
Despite everything, the number of road deaths for 2023 is lower by 2022, according to the National Interministerial Observatory of Road Traffic Safety.
Evolution of deaths recorded by law enforcement agencies in mainland France in 2023. 2022 in black and 2023 in orange
Photo: National Interministerial Observatory of Road Traffic Safety
As we can see in the table above, which highlights evolution of the killed recorded by the police on the French mainland every month of the year, in 2023 the number of deaths is lower compared to the previous year.
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Source: Auto Plus
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