The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has launched 17 road safety projects across 15 Asia-Pacific countries. The initiatives cover school-zone safety, young driver education, artificial intelligence, heavy-vehicle training and safer public transport.
The projects were developed through the FIA Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme, an FIA University initiative delivered in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and supported by the FIA Foundation.
Bringing together FIA Member Clubs, government authorities and road safety specialists, the programme aims to develop practical, evidence-based solutions tailored to local transport challenges.
Projects will be implemented in 15 countries
The projects will be carried out in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Australia and Vietnam will each host two initiatives, bringing the total number of projects to 17.
The projects were presented at a graduation ceremony in Geneva attended by 36 representatives of FIA Member Clubs and government authorities who completed the programme.
Participants completed 120 hours of training
Before developing their proposals, participants completed 120 hours of online learning covering 56 road safety topics. They also attended three in-person seminars and received guidance from international road safety experts.
The training focused on strengthening local leadership, improving cooperation between institutions and ensuring that each project was supported by reliable evidence.
The Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme is now active across all four FIA Mobility Regions, involving approximately 59 Member Clubs in 55 countries.
Local projects target different safety risks
The initiatives were designed to address the specific road safety challenges faced by each participating country.
In Australia, one project will examine driver knowledge, responsibilities and the safe use of supervised and partially automated driving systems. A second project in Tasmania will improve the support available to adults supervising learner drivers.
Bangladesh plans to establish a central road crash database, while Cambodia will introduce a comprehensive road safety programme for young people.
India’s project will focus on improving safety in public transport. Indonesia will integrate heavy-vehicle driver training into corporate road safety management systems.
School journeys and young road users are a priority
Several projects focus on protecting children and young people.
Japan will use data-driven road safety education to improve behaviour during school journeys. Kyrgyzstan will establish a pilot programme for safer school zones.
Thailand will introduce smart mobility and road safety education in Bangkok schools. The Philippines will train and mentor young people to become active road safety advocates.
Mongolia’s initiative will focus on inclusive road safety education and safer mobility for children with disabilities.
Vietnam turns to AI for motorcycle safety
Vietnam will implement two projects.
In Hanoi, the AI-SHIELD project will explore how artificial intelligence can support safer helmet use, prevent injuries and enable evidence-based decisions for young motorcyclists.
In Ho Chi Minh City, a separate project will strengthen institutional road safety capacity and support the application of the iRAP Star Rating methodology in Vietnam.
iRAP specialists also mentored teams from Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, helping them refine their proposals and adapt international good practices to local conditions.
Safer crossings, child restraints and older drivers
Sri Lanka’s project will improve pedestrian crossings in areas with high levels of foot traffic in the country’s Western Province.
Uzbekistan will work towards a national programme requiring the use of child restraint systems, while Singapore’s “Drive Well 55+” initiative will address the safety needs of drivers aged 55 and over.
Nepal will develop simulator-based driver training, capacity-building and road safety advocacy activities.
From training to practical action
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stressed that road safety is an urgent issue directly affecting communities across the Asia-Pacific region. He also highlighted the role of FIA Member Clubs in turning advocacy into real-world action.
The programme aims to develop a new generation of road safety leaders capable of designing, implementing and expanding effective interventions in their communities.
By combining technical education, institutional cooperation, expert mentoring and locally developed solutions, the FIA expects the projects to deliver measurable and lasting safety improvements throughout the region.
Further details are available in the official FIA announcement and the iRAP project update.
