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EcoVadis rewards PARIFEX for its CSR commitment

Posted on 23 April 202523 April 2025 by parifex@dmin

“We are deeply convinced that a company's success is measured not only by its financial results, but also by the impact it has on its employees, customers and the planet. That's why we don't compromise on ethical and responsible practices. We make a point of ensuring an inclusive working environment, where equality, transparency and respect for everyone are at the heart of our corporate culture.”

Franck Peyré

PARIFEX's CEO

PARIFEX is proud to have been awarded its very first EcoVadis medal, in recognition of the company’s many initiatives in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The first in a long series of EcoVadis awards, the French manufacturer of multifunction radars has been awarded the silver medal. This places PARIFEX in the top 15% of companies evaluated in the EcoVadis database over the last twelve months.

The Ecovadis assessment focuses on four main themes:

The EcoVadis medal attests to the positive approach adopted by the companies assessed as they work to improve their CSR management performance and generate a positive impact.

Every year, PARIFEX reinforces its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility through numerous initiatives focused on the well-being of its employees, such as training in first aid, psychosocial risks and harassment, and the organization of events such as Quality of Life at Work Week and sports challenges.

The company is also committed to integrating a responsible approach into every stage of its projects, in order to limit their environmental impact. This includes optimizing freight flows, recycling packaging and reducing the power consumption of radars, projects and offices.

Finally, the development of an inclusive and ethical corporate culture is based on diversity and tolerance, strong values for the French entrepreneur.

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Road traffic officers: the guardian angels of the highway

Posted on 2 April 202528 March 2025 by parifex@dmin

Road traffic officers: the guardian angels of the highway

Road traffic officers on motorways play a crucial role in the safety of all users. These professionals often work in dangerous conditions, putting their own lives at risk to help drivers in difficulty. The Association des Sociétés Françaises d’Autoroutes (ASFA) assesses the safety of personnel working on licensed motorways, and the accident figures are alarming: every year, numerous accidents occur even though these workers are present on the scene to ensure safety, to respond in the event of an accident or to repair the infrastructure.

Road traffic officers in action: state of play

The Association of French Motorway Companies ASFA takes stock of the safety of road traffic officers on motorways and notes that the figures have been rising over the last three years. In fact, in 2023, motorway workers were the victims of an accident every two days on average. In the same year, the toll was 144 accidents, including 18 accidents resulting in injury, compared with 13 in 2022 and 12 in 2021.

Accidents generally occur when work site markings are put in place and during emergency interventions to rescue customers involved in accidents. Another danger, but not the least, is heavy goods vehicles, which are 49% responsible for accidents. Indeed, heavy goods vehicles overrunning onto the hard shoulder are the cause of numerous collisions with vehicles stopped for service reasons. In addition, one in four accidents involving motorway personnel occurs on the hard shoulder.

The highway, a place of danger

On the highway, men in yellow are involved in various activities essential to ensuring the safety and smooth running of the road network. This may involve marking roadworks or emergencies, intervening near a toll plaza, monitoring the removal of objects, repairing road signs or safety barriers, or salting roads and ensuring the flow of traffic in difficult weather conditions.

The majority of staff are also on the road to carry out liaison missions when they travel to or from an accident site. 36% of them were involved in an accident while responding to emergencies to help customers involved in accidents in 2023. These missions, although varied, all have a common objective: to guarantee the safety of motorway users. They put themselves in danger every day in order to avoid danger to as many people as possible.

Let’s look out for them

What if the roles were reversed and drivers looked out for their safety? It starts with respecting the emergency lane. On the motorway, it is essential never to encroach on the emergency lane, as this lane is reserved for vehicles in emergency situations. Encroaching on it exposes users to increased risk of accidents, as these areas are often close to vehicles in distress or road works.

Finally, it is enough to be more attentive to the various messages and signs indicating that an event is in progress on the highway and that it requires the presence of teams on the roadway. And to slow down…

It is essential to raise awareness of the importance of caution near intervention zones, which is why awareness-raising actions are carried out throughout the year.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety in 2024

Posted on 13 March 202513 March 2025 by parifex@dmin

Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety in 2024

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Gender equality: PARIFEX continues its commitment

Posted on 8 March 202510 March 2025 by parifex@dmin

Concrete actions to promote gender equality

Our company is fully committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. We are proud to note that in 2024, our gender equality index score has increased compared to 2023, reflecting our constant efforts to reduce gaps and promote inclusion. Aware that equality must be reflected at all levels and in all functions, we are implementing concrete actions to guarantee equal opportunities for all, while cultivating a respectful and equitable work environment.

Our objective

To reflect society’s commitment to promoting a corporate culture that is mindful of professional equality between women and men.

The policy revolves around 5 main themes:

Recruitment
Vocational training
Remuneration
Professional development
Respect on a daily basis

Following the calculation of the index for 2024, the overall score awarded is 89/100*.

This score is based on the following criteria:

1/ The gender pay gap = 36/40
2/ The distribution gap of individual increases = 35/35
3/ The number of female employees receiving a raise upon returning from maternity leave = NA in 2024
4/ Parity among the 10 highest salaries = 5/100

*In 2023, the national average was 88/100.

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Seniors on the road: how to drive safely ?

Posted on 27 February 20253 March 2025 by parifex@dmin

Seniors on the road: how to drive safely ?

As we age, our driving habits evolve. More cautious than younger drivers, seniors on the road remain more vulnerable in the event of an accident. According to the road accident report conducted by ONISR (National Interministerial Observatory for Road Safety), in 2024, 527 people aged 75 and older lost their lives on French roads. While their involvement in accidents is relatively moderate, their physical frailty increases the mortality rate, which is 1.5 times higher than that of other age groups.

So, how can we better protect our elderly on the road?

More severe injuries, higher risk

In the event of an accident, the consequences are often more severe for seniors. But why?
Due to their fragility, injuries are more serious, and recovery is more complicated. What might be a simple bruise for a younger driver can quickly become a life-threatening emergency for an older person. Aging also leads to slower reflexes, diminished vision, and sometimes hearing impairment, which increases reaction times. When a sudden brake or unexpected obstacle occurs, the margin for error is reduced, thereby increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, chronic illnesses such as heart problems or diabetes can impair driving ability, as can certain medications that affect alertness and reflexes.

According to ONISR, in 2024, around 1,300 seniors were seriously injured on the road, a 7% increase compared to 2023. This alarming statistic highlights the importance of adapting both their driving and the road environment.

Outside urban areas: an underestimated danger

Contrary to what one might think, seniors are just as at risk in urban areas as on roads outside urban areas, where speeds are higher and the margin for error is smaller. 50% of pedestrian fatalities and 51% of cyclist fatalities on secondary roads are aged 65 or older, according to ONISR. Although mortality on these roads decreased between 2023 and 2024, the rate remains high.

On these roads, reaction time becomes a crucial factor. Signage can sometimes be more complex, with less visible intersections and poorly separated lanes, making decision-making more difficult for older drivers. Over time, distance assessment also becomes trickier. Estimating the speed of another vehicle or judging the distance needed to overtake can become more approximate, increasing the risk of dangerous maneuvers.

Seniors on the road: how to ensure their safety?

It’s not about taking away their driving license but rather ensuring they can drive in optimal safety conditions. But what are these solutions?
Regular medical check-ups, as recommended by Cap Retraite, would allow closer monitoring of visual and auditory capabilities, as well as reflexes, to anticipate potential difficulties. Improved signage, with more readable signs and enhanced road markings, could also make driving easier and reduce mistakes, as noted by Silver Éco.
On the vehicle side, new technologies offer valuable driving aids. Blind-spot detection, emergency automatic braking, and lane-keeping assistance help compensate for slower reflexes and prevent many accidents, according to the French institution Sécurité Routière. Finally, tailored training programs, as recommended by the Prévention Routière association, would offer seniors the opportunity to update their knowledge and better understand the changes in traffic laws.

Because aging well also means continuing to drive safely!

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[INFOGRAPHIC] French road accident report in 2024

Posted on 19 February 202526 February 2025 by parifex@dmin

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Vulnerable users: a new driving approach

Posted on 17 February 202526 February 2025 by parifex@dmin

Vulnerable road users: a new driving approach

A harsh reality for soft mobility

When we talk about soft mobility, we expect peaceful, quiet, calm and safe travel. However the reality is different. When it comes to safety, there are many reasons why cyclists, scooter riders and other alternative modes of transport have reason to falter when they take to the road. The 2024 road accident report in France highlights the worrying proportion of vulnerable users who lose their lives on the roads of France or are regularly seriously injured.

Among the users at risk are scooters, which remain a real problem for road safety. In fact, 10% of scooter drivers who are victims of an accident suffer lasting consequences. This is an alarming figure that is constantly increasing.

Who becomes vulnerable to whom?

It is all about cohabitation. The challenges of road safety for the decades to come are to teach users, from light vehicles to heavy goods vehicles and including alternative modes of transport, to share the road environment. It’s a new driving approach and habits to be built between the most and least vulnerable users.

All interactions must now be reviewed and re-evaluated to ensure that all movements are carried out in a fluid and safe manner. What about the regulations that were mainly designed for light vehicles? The new forms of mobility, which are increasingly popular, cheaper, lighter and more environmentally friendly, are above all more exposed to the dangers than a vehicle protected by its bodywork.

Speed, a crucial issue

Roads need to be transformed and this involves defining high-risk road safety zones by analyzing accident and behavior data. Speed is a major issue in ensuring the coexistence of users and providing a more peaceful space for travel, especially when we consider that 60% of deaths and 48% of injuries occur on roads outside built-up areas. An approach based on accidents and behavior is therefore necessary for any development project, particularly thanks to data that makes it possible to better target areas not yet identified as accident-prone.

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Mobility and Road Safety: focus on cycling practices at Mobil’in Pulse Congress

Posted on 10 February 202510 February 2025 by parifex@dmin

Mobility and road safety: cycling practices at the core of the Mobil'in Pulse congress

Cycling practices took center stage at the Mobil’in Pulse 2025 Congress, held on January 21-22, bringing together key players in the transportation and mobility sectors. The congress highlighted the latest innovations in road safety and user protection, strengthened exchanges between decision-makers and solution providers, and paved the way for ambitious new projects.

PARIFEX took part in this must-attend 52nd edition. The French manufacturer seized the opportunity to showcase its advancements in road control technologies and share its expertise on critical road safety issues.

The congress featured a rich program of conferences, with cycling emerging as a recurring and impactful theme.

In light of the recent stagnation in cycling adoption across France, several industry stakeholders — including Energies Nouvelles, Cerema, and Transitec — are analyzing cyclist behaviors through extensive studies and developing innovative solutions to promote more sustainable mobility and user coexistence.

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Cycling in France: a slowdown ahead?

As the transportation sector remains the leading emitter of greenhouse gas in France, cycling is gradually emerging as a sustainable alternative. Between 2010 and 2023, its adoption saw a significant increase, rising from 3% to 11%.

However, 2024 appears to mark a stagnation. To better understand this trend, experts from Energies Nouvelles, public research, innovation and training organisation in the fields of energy, transport and the environment, are implementing observation and analysis tools—such as bicycle counting and bike-sharing systems—to gather precise statistics.

According to an Energies Nouvelles expert, “This allows us to create a comprehensive picture of cyclist behaviors, anticipate future needs, and promote greener mobility in the years ahead.”

GPS data is reinventing urban mobility

Cerema, a public institution dedicated to innovation in transportation, urban planning, and the environment, has introduced a groundbreaking approach to analyzing urban cycling practices using GPS data. This method relies on key indicators such as speed, elevation, and a cycling suitability index, enabling precise assessment of how well routes align with existing cycling infrastructure.

By engaging local volunteers equipped with applications like GPS Logger or IGNrando, the study gathered valuable data. Figures revealed that cyclists in the French city of Bordeaux are predominantly men under 50, using non-electric bicycles.

Moreover, the analysis showed that the highest speeds were recorded on bike lanes and bus-bike shared lanes. “These results have led to the development of a simple, cost-effective, and participatory method designed for local authorities seeking to evaluate and improve cycling practices in their region,” concludes a Cerema representative.

High-quality bicycle networks: solutions for smoother cycling

Transitec, a consultancy specializing in sustainable mobility, has examined the challenges and solutions for cyclists using high-quality bicycle networks — structured cycling infrastructure designed for high service levels. The study focused on two key aspects: intersection design and infrastructure adaptation based on local contexts.

While unilateral lane placement is often the preferred approach, data indicate that it rarely meets the growing needs of cyclists. In contrast, bilateral lane placement proves more effective for high-traffic cycling networks. According to a Transitec expert, “It is crucial to integrate intersections into the overall design of cycling infrastructure and to tailor solutions based on whether the area is a dense urban zone or a less populated region.”

The goal is to enhance the appeal of high-quality bicycle networks across metropolitan France and better address the challenges of sustainable mobility.

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Road safety: towns and cities hit the road

Posted on 4 November 20244 November 2024 by parifex@dmin

Road safety: towns and cities hit the road

In our towns and cities, there are many opportunities to violate road safety and traffic regulations, given the wide variety of means of transport that coexist. This complex environment requires all users to respect the rules of the road in order to reduce, if not avoid, accidents. Unfortunately, this is still far from being the case. Claire Legrand, head of road safety at PARIFEX, takes stock of the challenges facing conurbations in the transition to mobility.

The fatalities on French roads report, released every year by the French road safety observatory (ONISR), states that almost 3,500 people died on French roads in 2023. “Although this figure decreases by 4.2% on the previous year, nine out of ten drivers admit to regularly exceeding the speed limit by a few kilometers per hour, and the causes of accidents are changing, giving way to other types of dangerous behavior”, explains Claire Legrand, Road Safety Business Manager at PARIFEX.

Excessive speed, fatigue, use of the telephone, touch-screen dashboards, etc. – our attention is caught by a host of distractions that take our eyes dangerously off the road. The danger is still there, and it’s not going to go away, not least because of telephone use at the wheel, which now multiplies the risk of accident by 23. Increased braking time, irregular trajectory, too high or too low a speed, sudden braking… are all reckless behaviors for the driver and the road users around him.

As leading manufacturer of innovative automatic speed cameras and red light crossing enforcement systems based on 3D LiDAR technology, PARIFEX’s mission is to support local authorities in the transition to mobility.

“It was obvious for PARIFEX to take advantage of the Salon des maires et des collectivités locales, a major event for mayors and local authorities, to get the road safety message across, says Claire Legrand. On the one hand, it’s an opportunity to review the current state of play in the fight against road insecurity, together with the towns, and on the other, to come back to the introduction of automatic radars, made possible by the 3DS law for towns, whatever their size”.

Because safety on the road and in the heart of cities is not an option, solutions exist to encourage the sharing of the roadway between different users and to make every environment a safe, pleasant and welcoming place to travel. “The 3DS law is a major step forward for local authorities, who now have new means at their disposal to tackle the issue of road safety head-on and take action against the all too numerous road accidents”, concludes Claire Legrand.

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Drunk driving and its devastating effects

Posted on 23 October 202423 October 2024 by parifex@dmin

Drunk driving: a major cause of road accidents

Drunk driving remains one of the major causes of road accidents in France. To combat this scourge, the French government has launched a series of awareness-raising programs aimed at the general public, such as the “Journées de la sécurité routière au travail” (road safety days in the workplace) and interventions in schools. But how much do you really know about the effects of alcohol on driving, and how to behave in the safest possible way?

How does alcohol affect your driving?

It’s no secret that the consumption of alcoholic beverages greatly impairs driving performance. Above the legal blood alcohol limit, peripheral vision is reduced, reflexes become slower and coordination of movements is diminished. Alcohol also influences behavior, making drivers more confident and thus more likely to make dangerous decisions.

Drunk driving has similar consequences to those caused by various distractions at the wheel, such as the telephone, music… In fact, just as the driver’s eyes are drawn away from the road by visual distractions such as a billboard, an eye-catching external situation, etc., the alcoholic driver finds it extremely difficult to focus on the road. Driving under the influence of alcohol is just as dangerous as losing your train of thought.

And this type of behavior can be all the more dangerous in urban environments, where motorists are likely to come across the most vulnerable and exposed road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians.

Behaviors that can make a difference

Raising awareness goes hand in hand with prevention. Through its awareness campaigns, the government uses hard-hitting slogans, such as the famous “Drink or drive, you’ve got to choose”, as well as victims’ testimonials to make drivers aware of the danger. In addition, reinforced roadside checks and the use of devices such as alcohol ignition interlock devices support these actions against behaviours that are still all too often the cause of fatal accidents.

And yet, it would be enough to organize ourselves to prevent the danger, by designating the famous SAM (Without Fatal Accident), that loved one who doesn’t drink during the event, or by favoring the use of public transport or cabs.

Finally, whether it’s alcohol or distracted driving, vigilance and prevention are the keys to reducing the number of road accidents. Awareness-raising campaigns and measures go hand in hand with awareness-raising to improve safety for all on the road.

The Ecovadis assessment focuses on four main themes:

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Road traffic officers: the guardian angels of the highway

Road traffic officers in action: state of play

The highway, a place of danger

Let’s look out for them

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Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety in 2024

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Concrete actions to promote gender equality

Our objective

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Seniors on the road: how to drive safely ?

More severe injuries, higher risk

Outside urban areas: an underestimated danger

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Vulnerable road users: a new driving approach

A harsh reality for soft mobility

Who becomes vulnerable to whom?

Speed, a crucial issue

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Mobility and road safety: cycling practices at the core of the Mobil'in Pulse congress​

Focus on the main conferences

Cycling in France: a slowdown ahead?

GPS data is reinventing urban mobility

High-quality bicycle networks: solutions for smoother cycling

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Road safety: towns and cities hit the road

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Drunk driving: a major cause of road accidents

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Mobility and road safety: cycling practices at the core of the Mobil'in Pulse congress