Real-Time Hazard Sharing Takes Major Step Forward Across European Roads

Europe's connected vehicle safety network has taken a significant leap forward after HAAS Alert joined BMW Group and Škoda as one of only three organisations actively sharing live hazard information through the Data for Road Safety ecosystem, helping accelerate the rollout of real-time digital safety alerts and supporting the EU's Vision Zero ambitions.

Europe's drive towards fully connected road safety has reached another important milestone after HAAS Alert became one of only three organisations actively contributing live road hazard information across the Data for Road Safety (DFRS) ecosystem.

Joining BMW Group and Škoda, the connected safety technology company is now providing real-time hazard data that can be shared between vehicle manufacturers, road operators and public authorities, helping deliver earlier warnings of incidents and hazards directly to drivers.

The achievement also enables participating vehicle manufacturers to qualify for Euro NCAP's Local Hazard Information safety rating points, reinforcing the growing importance of connected vehicle technologies in future vehicle safety assessments.

Building a Connected Safety Ecosystem

The Data for Road Safety (DFRS) initiative has become one of Europe's leading collaborative road safety programmes, bringing together governments, vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure operators and technology providers to exchange verified live road safety information.

Rather than organisations working independently, the platform allows hazard information to be shared across multiple systems, creating a common digital ecosystem capable of warning motorists about incidents, emergency vehicles, roadworks and other safety-critical events in real time.

The initiative gained further momentum following its partnership with Euro NCAP, encouraging manufacturers to both contribute and utilise shared safety data as connected vehicle technology becomes increasingly central to future vehicle safety standards.

Supporting Europe's Vision Zero Strategy

The DFRS programme forms part of the European Union's wider Vision Zero ambition to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on Europe's roads.

Government transport authorities from the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Finland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg helped establish the initiative, with France, Norway and Ireland joining more recently as the collaborative network continues to expand.

The growing participation reflects increasing recognition that improving road safety requires cooperation across governments, infrastructure operators, technology companies and vehicle manufacturers.

Manufacturers Leading Data Sharing

Among automotive manufacturers, BMW Group and Škoda have led the adoption of reciprocal data sharing, making connected vehicle hazard information available to other members of the DFRS ecosystem.

Škoda has been investing in connected safety technologies for several years, initially launching its Traffication in-vehicle hazard warning application before deploying HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud-powered Emergency Vehicle Alerts in the UK and the Netherlands during 2025, followed by wider European expansion in 2026.

The success of these early deployments is expected to encourage further participation from both European and international vehicle manufacturers.

HAAS Alert Expands Its European Presence

Less than twelve months after joining DFRS, HAAS Alert has completed integration with the European Mobility Data Space, becoming the first organisation outside the automotive manufacturing sector or national road authorities to achieve this level of connectivity.

The company has also developed implementation guidance designed to help future members integrate with the Mobility Data Space more efficiently, supporting wider adoption of connected safety technologies across Europe.

Towards Smarter, Safer Roads

HAAS Alert Chief Executive Cory Hohs said the company's participation reflects its wider mission of improving safety for all road users, including motorists, emergency responders, recovery operators and highway maintenance teams.

He praised the collaborative approach being taken by governments, manufacturers and technology providers, arguing that sharing trusted, real-time safety information enables the entire industry to move faster than any organisation could achieve alone.

As more vehicle manufacturers, road authorities and technology partners join the DFRS ecosystem, real-time hazard sharing is expected to become an increasingly important part of Europe's connected mobility future—improving driver awareness, protecting roadside workers and helping move the continent closer to achieving its long-term Vision Zeroroad safety objectives.