The Times of Malta editorial of February 9 was an eye-opener for all those who have road safety at heart. The Malta Insurance Association (MIA) has for long contributed to the debate on this issue, proposing ideas and making suggestions while also, directly or indirectly, funding some initiatives. This subject deserves a lot more attention than it attracts. Sadly, recent experience has shown that words and gestures matter more than real action. Regardless of our preferred mode of transport, all road users should take responsibility for upholding road safety, as we share the same road network. Justified criticism has been growing about how this network is being extended at the expense of the little countryside left and about the inconveniences caused by road closures. The fact is, however, that until road users adopt alternative means of transport, it is the current road network that will allow us to travel from A to B. We should therefore focus on protecting the most vulnerable road users and ensuring that rules and regulations are observed and properly enforced. The UK authorities have just taken the bold decision of updating their Highway Code. One major innovation is the...