DFRS Community
A growing ecosystem working together to improve road safety across Europe
DFRS brings together public authorities, road operators, vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, service providers and industry associations committed to the trusted exchange of Safety-Related Traffic Information (SRTI). Through collaboration across sectors and borders, members contribute to the development and deployment of a European ecosystem that helps make roads safer for all.
At a glanceThe ecosystem in numbers
- 30+Members
- Public & PrivatePartners
- MultipleEuropean countries
- One shared missionSafer roads through data sharing
Our membersGrouped by role in the ecosystem
OEMs
Service providers
Public authorities
Associations
DFRS Tech GroupThree pillars of technical work
DFRS Technical Group
Tech Group chairMohanad Ismail (WSP UK)
The DFRS Technical Group supports the transformation of safety data into deployable safety services. By bringing together industry, public authorities, and technology partners, the Group develops practical implementation approaches that enable Safety Related Traffic Information (SRTI) to be shared and used effectively. Its focus is on delivering tangible outcomes, ensuring that data generated in the cloud translates into safer roads and better-informed road users across Europe.
Since January 2025, the Tech Group has been organised around three complementary pillars, each focusing on a key aspect of data sharing within the DFRS ecosystem.
Data Definitions
Pillar leadsMarkus Wiebe (Ford) & Michal Vondra (Škoda)
Developing and maintaining harmonised and structured definitions for the data exchanged within the DFRS ecosystem, providing a common foundation for data providers and service creators.
Data Access
Pillar leadsHolger Drees (BASt) & Immanuel Froetscher (ASFINAG)
Facilitating efficient and interoperable data exchange by improving access to available data, harmonising interfaces, and supporting collaboration between data providers and data users.
Data Impact
Pillar leadsNicolas Vivarelli (Deep) & Christian Kleine (HERE Technologies)
Ensuring that data delivers meaningful and measurable outcomes for road safety. This pillar works backwards from desired outcomes to identify the data needed and engages continuously with users to validate and improve its relevance and effectiveness.
Beyond membershipKey collaborations
- PDFEuro NCAPDFRS and Euro NCAP collaborate to support the integration of safety data sharing into future vehicle safety assessments. This cooperation promotes the exchange of trusted road safety information and encourages broader adoption across the automotive sector.→
- PDFNAPCOREDFRS and NAPCORE work together to improve interoperability and coordination between National Access Points across Europe, helping ensure the efficient exchange of mobility and safety-related data.→
- PDFStrategic Collaboration for SRTIDFRS, TISA, NAPCORE, DATEX II, CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium and C-Roads have joined forces to promote a more harmonised and interoperable delivery of Safety-Related Traffic Information across Europe through common standards, shared expertise and coordinated action.→
Join usThe ecosystem is open
DFRS is open to organisations that share the ambition of improving road safety through the trusted exchange of Safety-Related Traffic Information.