The Goa Declaration
16th November 2002 on Driver and Motorcycle Rider Training and Testing Background
This conference accords equal value to human life across the world. Every year, globally 1.2 million people die and 20 million are seriously injured in road crashes.
- Killing people on the road is unacceptable.
- A driving licence is a privilege, not a right and must be earned.
- Everyone has a role in reducing accidents
- Road crashes will soon be the main killer of young people throughout the world.
- There is proof that progress is possible in every country; it is the political will that is missing.
Action is required Now:
- Drivers and riders need the physical ability, education, knowledge, skill and right behaviour to drive safely.
- Training is particularly important for powered two wheeler drivers who are the most vulnerable.
- Learners must have enough experience driving under supervision.
- A well enforced testing and licensing system is essential to ensure that necessary skills and experience are required. . Instructors must be trained and qualified to a high standard, regulated and monitored.
- Examiners must also be qualified, regulated and monitored to ensure that all tests are conducted to a consistent high standard.
- Drivers applying for a commercial vehicle (including public transport) licence should meet higher medical standards.
- Commercial vehicle drivers must be trained and tested to a higher level.
- Government must set standard and enforce the licensing system.
- Supplying or obtaining a licence illegally is criminal behaviour and should attract the highest possible penalty.
- Automobile manufacturers and insurance companies should recognise their social responsibility by supporting and promoting road safety through driver training and education.
- Countries across the globe must actively work in close partnership to share knowledge and experience of driver training to expedite achievement of road safety goals.
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