Crime in Road Freight Transport

Crime in road transport is a serious and growing problem, and although its extent is difficult to estimate, data in some countries show that up to one per cent of the commercial fleet is stolen each year at an annual cost of many millions of euros. This study of 23 European countries describes the most common types of commercial vehicles and goods theft, considers various recording methods and statistical difficulties involved in measuring the phenomenon, and lists existing and potential security improvements for road freight vehicles. This report results from two European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) studies and includes various ECMT Ministerial statements and policy decisions on the subject.European Conference of Ministers of Transport Staff is the author of 'Crime in Road Freight Transport', published 2002 under ISBN 9789282113721 and ISBN 9282113728.