EPLOYMENT OF IN-VEHICLE EMERGENCY CALL – eCALL – IN EUROPE
24 July 2010 by Jim Bennett
WHAT IS eCALL ?
In case of a severe crash, an eCall-equipped vehicle will automatically call 112, the EU’s single emergency number. Even if no passenger is able to speak, e.g. due to injuries, a minimum set of data with information about the accident is sent automatically. The minimum set of data includes the exact geographic location of the crash site. eCall can also be activated manually. eCall has the potential to reduce the time that emergency services will need to arrive at the accident scene. This will contribute to reducing the number of people killed in road accidents, as well as the severity of injuries.
OBJECTIVE OF THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The European Commission is carrying out an impact assessment of the eCall deployment. The assessment considers various policy options (no intervention, voluntary approach or mandatory implementation of eCall) to implement the eCall system in Europe.
The main objective of this public consultation is to collect the opinions of stakeholders and EU citizens on the issue and therefore ensure the transparency of the decision making process
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