The FIA has announced entries for the FIA President’s Road Safety Award.

The Award celebrates achievements in road safety and safe mobility around the world.

This year’s award received twenty entries from:

• AIP Foundation
• Australian Automobile Association (AAA)
• Auto Moto Association of Macedonia (AMSM)
• Automobile Association Vietnam (AA Vietnam)
• Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI)
• Automóvil Club Boliviano
• Automóvel Clube Brasileiro (ACBr)
• Automóvil Club de Chile
• Automóvil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR)
• Automóvil Club del Ecuador (ANETA)
• Automóvil Club de El Salvador (ACES)
• Avto-Moto Zveza Slovenije (AMZS)
• Bahamas Motor Sports Association (BMSA)
• Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport (EASST)
• Ikatan Motor Indonesia (IMI)
• International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP)
• Mobilité Club France
• National Automobile Club of Azerbaijan (AMAK) – Azerbaijan Road Safety
• Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (Inc.)  (RAC WA)
• Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI)
• Trinidad & Tobago Automobile Association (TTAA)

AIP Foundation – Heads Up!

The Heads Up! programme is a regional effort that aims to engage and educate youth on the importance of helmet use. The programme was created by young people for young people - and enables passionate youth leaders to develop innovative, regionally-relevant public awareness campaigns (PAC) and high-quality communication materials. The programme also focuses on building capacity for FIA Region II Members to implement road safety campaigns, develop projects and proposals, and advocate for policies. Heads Up! Phase I was implemented from May 2021 to July 2022. An estimated 22,000 direct beneficiaries and over 14.6 million indirect beneficiaries were reached through all campaign activities. Phase II saw the expansion of the project across a number of Region II countries. It is set to conclude in November 2024.

Australian Automobile Association (AAA) – Fatigue Detection Technology for Fleets Guide

Fatigue is a serious road safety problem in Australia. About one in five crashes are estimated to involve fatigue, while one in five drivers have admitted to driving while struggling to keep their eyes open. To tackle this, AAA has invested more than $1mn in research on in-vehicle fatigue detection technology. The research will help fleet operators to understand the kinds of in-vehicle fatigue monitoring technologies that are available — and their benefits compared to other options on the market.

Auto Moto Association of Macedonia (AMSM) – Safe Cycling Lanes, Safe Cyclists

AMSM implemented CycleRAP's cycle-safety methodology in the City of Skopje. In cooperation with an accredited partner and Advisory Board member at CycleRAP, the Club assessed 130km of cycling infrastructures and provided recommendations on potential improvements. The Club is now set to lobby for improvements. This is the first time that any Macedonian city has taken part in the programme — making this a landmark moment for the Club, the community and the country.

Automobile Association Vietnam (AA Vietnam) – I See You – Partnering for a Safer Journey (#IseeYou)

Following the success of FIA Region I's #ISeeYou campaign, AA Vietnam introduced protective sashes for those travelling to school and work in dangerous conditions. The programme — which was supported by FIA Region II and local partners — has distributed 20,000 sashes so far. The offering has also been adapted for the local traffic environment and changing weather conditions.

Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI) - The Thrill of Driving Safely

ACI's 'The Thrill of Driving Safety' project aims to improve road safety for drivers with physical disabilities. The Club offers safe driving courses, delivered at the ACI-SARA Safe Driving Centres in Milan-Lainate and Rome-Vallelunga, alongside experts from ANGLAT and Guidosimplex. Twelve drivers participated in a preliminary course held in Rome last September.

Automóvil Club Boliviano – Parque de educación vial

The Automóvil Club Boliviano is launching a new park in La Paz Bolivia to celebrate the 216th anniversary of the city. This unique space will combine play and learning, allowing children to understand and learn how to respond to different traffic situations in a safe environment.

The project will be launched in early 2025. It is expected that it will reach thousands of families across the country.

Automóvel Clube Brasileiro (ACBr) – ACBr News

ACBr News TV is a global platform that aggregates and disseminates information about road safety, mobility, motor sport and new technologies in 104 languages. First launched in 2023, the programme has already enjoyed global impact, with 655,304 hits in its first year.

Automóvil Club de Chile – Star Rating for Schools

The FIA School Assessment Toolkit - developed using iRap's Star Rating for Schools methodology - is designed to improve road safety around school districts. Schools participating in the initiative see their school district evaluated for safety, awarded a star rating, and then given recommendations and suggestions on how to improve safety measures. Individual Clubs can execute the project on iRAP's behalf after receiving training from the organisation. Since the Automóvil Club de Chile first implemented the project in 2023 with the support of an FIA Grants funded by the FIA Foundation, it has assessed road safety in six school zones and is working on four more. The Club has seen remarkable success — in some cases, managing to increase the safety rating to more than four stars. This effort contributes significantly to the creation of safer school areas, reducing risks for children and the wider educational community.

Automóvil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR)  – Movilidad Segura Costa Rica 2024

The ACCR's  F1 in Schools sessions allow students to design, build and compete in a Formula 1 scale single-seater car. This year, it has reached more than 14 thousand students across the country and the Club decided to build on this momentum by using sessions to focus on road safety, and how improved transport infrastructures can help prevent crashes and save lives.

Movilidad Segura Costa Rica 2024 fosters creativity and technological innovation, motivating students to develop engaging mobility solutions for the future.

Automóvil Club del Ecuador (ANETA) - UNIDAD VIAL DE EDUCACIÓN, SEGURIDAD VIAL Y MOVILIDAD SOSTENIBLE

UNIDAD VIAL DE EDUCACIÓN, SEGURIDAD VIAL Y MOVILIDAD SOSTENIBLE is a mobile classroom, which provides road safety and sustainability training for 6-16 year olds. The training includes two phases - a theory phase, which helps students to understand the responsibilities of pedestrians, drivers and cyclists, and a practical phase which allows students to test their new skills on a mini track. The training is carried out with by professional instructors and is offered free of charge. In 2023, ANETA trained 25,556 students through the programme.

Automóvil Clubd de El Salvador (ACES) - FIA Fast Track Aceleración Segura

ACES sought to tackle dangerous street racing, by introducing safe closed circuits where keen drivers to race and train. The project benefits drivers and the general public, helping to promote healthy competition while reducing the risk of road injuries or fatalities.

Avto-moto zveza Slovenije (AMZS) – Stay Mobility – Mobility for Senior Drivers

AMZS' "Stay Mobile – Mobility for Senior Drivers" aims to help senior drivers to stay safe on the roads. The programme consists of a number of talks and speaker events, helping to raise awareness around the issue.

The Club's first safe mobility roundtable was held in partnership with insurance company Triglav, and national institutions, including the Slovenian Traffic Safety Agency, the University Rehabilitation Institute of the Republic of Slovenia, and the Srebrna nit Institute. Experts in psychology, occupational medicine, and traffic safety, as well as the Advisor for Social Affairs to the President of Slovenia Mrs. Marolt Meden, were also invited to contribute to the conversation – which focused on potential new policies including mandatory refresher driving courses and standardised medical exams.

AMZS also organised a special event for senior drivers, offering practical safe-driving exercises and presentations on the benefits of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and vehicles with automatic transmissions.

Bahamas Motor Sports Association (BMSA) – Johnny Goggles – See the Danger

The Bahamas is one of approximately 20 countries in the world without any legal limits with regards to the combination of alcohol and driving. To help raise awareness of these risks, the Club created a new approach: “Johnny Goggles”. The campaign makes use of 7 pairs of goggles - each of which simulates a different state of impairment, from sleep deprived, various levels of alcohol, to a variety of drugs.  The goggles are also used in conjunction with the Club's FIA-funded Simulator to help raise awareness of the danger of impaired driving, and save lives.

Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport (EASST)- Advancing 30km/h school speed zones in Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Between 2021-2024, EASST has been working with its network of local FIA Clubs and NGO partners across 7 countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia and Tajikistan) to advocate for safer school zones.

The project provides grants, capacity building and knowledge sharing to each partner to support them in delivering an evidence-based advocacy campaign calling for 30km/h speed limits around schools.

To date, over 100 school zones have seen speed limits reduced across the region and dozens have piloted best practice traffic calming measures to support the reduced speed limits. This has benefitted tens of thousands of school children as well as local communities.

Ikatan Motor Indonesia (IMI) – Gaspol!

Gaspol! by IMI is the largest automotive digital platform ecosystem in Indonesia and is the official mobile application of the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI). Gaspol! by IMI provides automotive, sports, mobility and lifestyle services for community, Clubs and motor vehicle users in the country. The digital platform also includes an Emergency Help Center, intended for all vehicle users who require quick assistance services.  Users can register for the app for just £30, and receive services from a distance of up to 30km or a maximum equivalent for £800 area coverage.

International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) – Safer mobility and journeys supported by the iRAP Methodology and Tools

From road safety assessments to the Star Rating for Schools programme, advocacy, and policy development, iRAP has driven significant progress in road safety around the world. Their evidence-based interventions and lobbying have helped to prevent 700,000 deaths and serious injuries in 74 countries - including among drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Mobilité Club France - Autodiagnostic du risque routier professionnel

Mobilité Club France and its educational arm Mobilité Club Académie have developed an autodiagnostic tool, designed to improve safety outcomes for company employees on the road. Free, simple, quick and anonymous, the tool helps companies to meet their legal obligations and improve road safety outcomes, whatever their size.  The tool has been developed in collaboration with the French Ministry of the Interior and FIA Region I.

National Automobile Club of Azerbaijan (AMAK) – Azerbaijan Road Safety

In September 2023, School No. 4 was identified a ‘black spot’ – where police saw a high rate of road conflict and road accidents. In order to better understand these statistics, police carried out pre-intervention assessments, using the Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) toolkit and road user behaviour tools. These statistics then informed several interventions – including new pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures.

Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (Inc.) (RAC WA) – RAC Go App

RAC WA is dedicated to creating a safer, more sustainable and more connected future for Western Australians. To support this goal, the Club introduced RAC Go, a mobile app designed to encourage safer driving practices. Developed with Sentiance, a leader in behavioural data science, RAC Go uses phone-based telematics to monitor driving behaviours like speed, inattention, and harsh movements. It then delivers personalised scoring and coaching to foster safer driving habits. In September 2024, the Club further enhanced RAC Go's functionality to include crash detection, nearby fuel prices, family location sharing, and surrounding air quality. Since its introduction, RAC Go has empowered 14,000 users to take action to develop safer driving behaviours, promoting education and a culture of responsibility on the road.

Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) - Distribution of Helmets among Prospective Young Tehranian Motorcycle Riders Obtaining Their Motorcycle License for the First Time

Iran's groundbreaking new helmet distribution programme aims to reduce the number of fatalities among Iranian motorcycle riders, by providing head protection to all first-time riders. The programme is being carried out in partnership with the Iranian Traffic police, the sole authority for issuing motorcycle licences in the country. The project seeks to promote respnsible motorcycle riding practices and improve compliance with safety regulations to prevent road crashes and fatalities.

Trinidad and Tobago Automobile Association – Stop the Carnage

The Trinidad and Tobago Automobile Association (TTAA) introduced the 'Stop the Carnage' road safety campaign in 2020/2021. The project aims to tackle the country's growing number of road crashes, by providing safe driving simulator training for young people (and those who have received demerits as part of the national system). These simulators — and the tailored software provided alongside them — represent a new approach to driver safety training. The programme now has support from the government, private stakeholders, insurance companies, and insurance brokers.