Criminal activities are becoming more life-threatening for road transport operators, thus contributing to a higher rate of stress and injuries amongst drivers. The IRU calls for increased of cooperation between governments, the road transport industry and highway police forces to identify safe parking areas and to put in place preventive measures. It encourages the use of the TIR Convention as well as a simplification and harmonisation of the customs procedures mentioned in the UN international convention.
IRU Resolution on Road Transport Security in the Supply Chain, (2010)
Criminal activities are becoming more life-threatening for road transport operators, thus contributing to a higher rate of stress and injuries amongst drivers. The IRU calls for increased of cooperation between governments, the road transport industry and highway police forces to identify safe parking areas and to put in place preventive measures. It encourages the use of the TIR Convention as well as a simplification and harmonisation of the customs procedures mentioned in the UN international convention.
Published on: 16/04/2010 - 15:34
Author: IRU
Type of document: Policy documents
Category: Governance, Road safety
Region: Global
Size: 2 pages
Download now