Abstract
The traffic accident situation in Japan is still serious. The recommendations of the Council for Transport Technology set a numerical target of reducing fatalities by 1,200 by or before 2010. To reach this target, research projects, improvement of the safety regulations and vehicle assessments have to be carried out. The international harmonization of the regulations and research activities are also covered. The Ministry of Transport has been conducting the New Car Assessment Program since 1995 and has contributed to the improvement of the crashworthiness of vehicles. The Traffic Safety and Nuisance Research Institute, the test research facilities which support transport administration, conducts research and tests related to the safety and antipollution of air transport, railways, and automobiles, and also carries out Type Approval Tests for automobiles. For vehicle crash safety, the research projects for vehicle compatibility and pedestrian protection are conducted.
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