The awards, which are organised and managed by the UK's RoadSafe road safety charity, recognise achievements and innovations which will improve road safety. Each year the most outstanding examples of international road safety initiatives are given public recognition through the scheme.

This year saw the ETSC be given the International Award for its road safety work.

Upon receiving the award, Antonio Avenoso, ETSC executive director, said: 'I am deeply honoured to receive the Prince Michael Award, one which is presented to individuals and organisations with the highest level of commitment towards improving road safety.

'This award is not just recognition of the advocacy work done by ETSC, but also of the high quality work of our Member Organisations, throughout Europe and even beyond, and of the experts we gather in our continuous work towards scientifically-based policy- making. I promise this award will act as a further spark in our efforts to contribute towards a reduction of the number of road casualties,' added Mr.Avenoso.