European Commission for Road Safety in Armed Forces

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  • ECRAF Congress 2025 – Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹

    The 2025 ECRAF Congress was hosted by the Austrian Armed Forces in Salzburg from 8–12 September, bringing together 36 delegates from 15 member nations. This year’s main themes focused on the use of simulation technology in road safety and Austria’s “Vision Zero” approach. Delegates discussed how simulation enhances driver education, operational training, and accident prevention

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  • ECRAF Annual Congress 2025 – Salzburg

    The annual congress of the European Commission for Road Safety in Armed Forces (ECRAF) is approaching!This year we will gather in Salzburg, Austria, 8–12 September 2025. 16 nations participating39 delegates  The program includes presentations, national reports, simulation-based training, as well as discussions on strategy and the future of road safety within the armed forces. The Austrian Armed Forces are

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  • Join the ECRAF Facebook Group

    We’re pleased to announce that the ECRAF Facebook group is now intended to serve as a dedicated professional forum for road safety within the armed forces. This space is for: Whether you’re preparing a presentation, developing new training methods, or simply want to follow ongoing discussions, the group is designed to encourage open dialogue and professional exchange. Join the

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Upcoming Congress (Czech Republic 2026)

The official invitation will be sent out to all member nations at the beginning of 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you to Prague for the 2026 ECRAF Congress!

Date: 7-11 september 2026

Stockholm 2024

The 2024 Congress in Sweden highlighted fatigue research, systematic safety culture, and environmental responsibility. Delegates visited Scania’s research center and discussed future fuels, Vision Zero, and risk management the Swedish way.

London 2023

Held in London, the 2023 Congress featured leading voices from the British Armed Forces and government. Topics included systematic safety, driver training, accident investigation, and defense mobility strategies — showcasing a national model for road safety excellence.

Eindhoven 2022

The 2022 ECRAF Congress in the Netherlands focused on key road safety risks: speed adaptation, fatigue, and national strategies. Delegates explored Vision Zero, ISO 39001, and how to develop structured, national safety action plans in line with EU standards.

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Last year´s congress in Stockholm was a great success, and I am pleased to say that the 2025 ECRAF Congress in Salzburg continued that positive momentum.

Hosted by Austrian Armed Forces, the event brought together delegates from across Europe to exchange how simulator technology can enhance road safety within the armed forces.

The discussions and demonstrations clearly showed that innovation and collaboration remain key to achieving out shared Vision Zero goals. My sincere thanks go to our host for their outstanding hospitality and professionalism in making the congress such a success.

Alban Velia
President