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Welcome to road safety in Cambodia.

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Currently, more than 4 persons die and 75 are injured daily on the roads of Cambodia. From 2001 to 2007, the number of accidents has increased by 120% and the number of fatalities has tripled (RTAVIS 2007).

Over 90% of accidents are caused by human error. Speed, particularly along the national roads, drink-driving, dangerous overtaking and general violations of the traffic law are the chief causes of accidents (RTAVIS 2007).

Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable in Cambodia, 72% of road traffic casualties are motorcycle riders. Most motorcycle casualties were not wearing helmets (RTAVIS 2007). Pedestrians and children are also increasingly vulnerable on Cambodian roads.

Road accidents and casualties also hinder development by killing and disabling the economically active population. Road traffic accidents have an enormous impact on the social and economic welfare of Cambodia with an estimated annual cost of USD 116 million, representing around 3% of the country GDP (ADB 2004).

To counteract this growing disaster, the Royal Government of Cambodia, along with the nongovernmental organizations and the private sector , are implementing a National Road Safety Action Plan, encompassing road safety education, traffic law enforcement, safety engineering and emergency response systems.

This website aims to provide you with relevant and timely data and information on the progress and activities of national action plan, and on stakeholders active in the road safety sector in Cambodia.