Too many signs, gadgets in cars?

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Friday, September 03, 2010

Everyday, more traffic lights and road signs are erected to regulate our movement in cities. At the same time advances in car technology mean safety is being increasingly entrusted to in-car computers. Is too much responsibility being taken from the driver?

Can less be more?

These questions will be debated at an upcoming forum organised by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) and sponsored by Semperit Tyres. The Forum, which is open to the public, will take place at Newman House on St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 on Monday, 20 September at 12.30.

Expert speaker at the Forum will be Ben Hamilton-Baillie, a leading proponent of “Naked Streets”, an approach to urban design which involves ridding streets of traffic lights, road signs and markings.

Also speaking will be James Remfrey, Technology Intelligence, Systems & Technology from Continental’s Chassis & Safety Division, who will provide an insight into how car technology is likely to support the role of the driver now and in the future.

The event is aimed at a broad number of audiences including local authorities, road safety groups, architectural and town planning interests, and companies from the motoring field.

Admission is free but advance registration is required. For further information email Dawn Burke at: dburke@cullencommunications.ie.

Pictured at a typical modern junction are Paddy Murphy of Semperit Ireland and Martin Brennan, Vice-Chairman of the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA).