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Cuba Road Safety Analysis Summary

Population and Economic Context

• Population: 11,257,979
• Income group: Middle-income nation
• Gross national income per capita: US$5,460

Institutional Framework

• Lead agency: National Road Safety Commission
• National road safety strategy: Yes, with partial funding and a 20% fatality reduction target set for 2010–2015
• Formal audits required for new road construction: Yes
• Regular inspections of existing infrastructure: Yes
• Policies to promote walking/cycling and public transport are subnational-level

Vehicle Data

• Total registered vehicles in 2010: 607,675
  • Cars and light vehicles: 308,338 (41%)
  • Motorized two- and three-wheelers: 207,958 (29%)
  • Heavy trucks: 68,091 (9%)
  • Buses: 23,288 (3%)
• Vehicle standards and regulations: UN World Forum harmonization not specified; front and rear seat-belts required in all new cars (not detailed), and yes for imported cars.

Enforcement and Legislation

• Seat-belt law: Yes for all occupants; enforcement carried out.
• Child restraint law: Yes, with enforcement.
• Mobile phone use while driving: National law prohibits hand-held use; no provision for hands-free.
• Drink-driving law: Yes; BAC limits: general population 0.05g/dl, young/novice and professional drivers 0g/dl; enforcement includes random breath testing.
• Motorcycle helmet law: Yes, applies to drivers and passengers; standard mandated, with enforcement.
• Speed limits: National maximum 50km/h in urban areas; local authorities can set lower limits.
• Penalty points system for traffic violations: Yes in place.

Road Safety Trends and Mortality

• 2010 road traffic fatalities: 833 deaths (77% male, 23% female); causes include alcohol involvement and various road user categories.
• Road user categories: Drivers (4-wheeled vehicles), passengers, motorized two-or-three-wheelers riders; pedestrians account for 35% of deaths, cyclists for 13% in 2010.
• Estimated GDP loss and permanent disabilities due to crashes not specified; emergency medical training for doctors and nurses exists.
• Vital registration and injury surveillance incomplete; emergency access via telephone 104.

Subnational Policies and Data

• Policies on safe roads, vehicles, and mobility enforcement are primarily subnational.
• Further country-specific data available in the statistical annex.