The author proposes that, in order to avoid eliminating from the market so-called ‘non-rigid’ frontal protection systems (which can actually improve the pedestrian friendliness of car-fronts in comparison to the car front itself), frontal protection systems should, at this stage, be required to comply with testing requirements which correspond to phase 1 of the pedestrian protection directive.
The author proposes that, in order to avoid eliminating from the market so-called ‘non-rigid’ frontal protection systems (which can actually improve the pedestrian friendliness of car-fronts in comparison to the car front itself), frontal protection systems should, at this stage, be required to comply with testing requirements which correspond to phase 1 of the pedestrian protection directive.