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Join us at LNG2026 in Qatar

Posted on 5 December 202512 December 2025 by parifex@dmin

Looking forward to meeting you at LNG2026

Join us for the first time at LNG2026, the international conference & exhibition on Liquified Natural Gas.

Booth #8377

2-5 February 2026 in Doha, Qatar

LNG2026 is your gateway to exploring the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities across the entire LNG value chain. Connect with world-leading experts, decision-makers, and stakeholders, unlock high-value deals, and shape the future of the LNG market.

Don’t miss this transformative experience—where trends are set, technologies unveiled, and partnerships forged.

LNG2026 presents unique opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and securing high-value deals that advance the LNG business. With a comprehensive focus on the entire LNG value chain, from production and transportation to market delivery, attendees will participate in insightful discussions about the latest industry developments, emerging technologies, and market trends.

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Responsible driving: why are our roads still dangerous?

Posted on 24 July 20251 August 2025 by parifex@dmin

Risky behavior: why are our roads still dangerous?

In 2025, driving in France remains marked by persistent tension. The 15ᵗʰ Responsible Driving Barometer, published by the VINCI Autoroutes Foundation, reveals a mixed picture: modest progress alongside deeply rooted risky habits.

Between aggression, normalized traffic violations, digital distractions, and driver fatigue, the challenge of making roads safer and calmer remains significant.

Aggressive behavior still present

The report reveals that 87% of drivers fear the aggressiveness of other road users. In fact, more than six out of ten motorists admit to insulting another driver in tense situations, while over half confess to honking aggressively.

Nearly a third admit to deliberately tailgating another vehicle out of annoyance, and 13% have already stepped out of their car to “confront” another driver.
Although these figures are slightly decreasing, they still reflect a climate of persistent stress behind the wheel.

Yet, driver aggression significantly increases the risk of serious accidents: impulsive behaviors like dangerous overtaking, sudden braking, or physical confrontations can lead to collisions and severe injuries.
Learning to manage stress and adopting a more respectful attitude on the road are therefore essential for everyone’s safety.

Road rules and responsible driving still not fully respected

Nine out of ten drivers… many drivers admit to exceeding speed limits often slightly, but regularly.

Yet, excessive or inappropriate speed is a factor in nearly one-third of fatal accidents on French roads, according to the Road Safety Authority. Most drivers also fail to maintain safe following distances. On highways, many remain in the middle lane without reason, and one in four admits to overtaking on the right a prohibited behavior that causes dangerous confusion for other drivers and increases the risk of side collisions or accidents during unexpected lane changes.

These increasingly common practices stray from the principles of responsible driving and contribute to a shared sense of insecurity on the roads.

Digital Distraction: When Screens Take the Wheel

The Barometer also highlights that 75% of French drivers use their phone or GPS while driving. One in three reads or sends messages behind the wheel, and 84% admit to taking their eyes off the road for more than two seconds—the equivalent of traveling 72 meters without looking, at 130 km/h!

Fatigue further compounds this dangerous mix: 39% drive when they are very tired, and half of them have already experienced a microsleep episode, an extremely dangerous phenomenon, as just a few seconds of inattention can lead to veering off the road or causing a serious accident, especially on highways where speeds are high.

Even more worrying, 85% of these drivers say their mind regularly wanders, a sign of weakened focus, which is a major factor in road accidents.
To reduce these risks, it’s recommended to take regular breaks, stay well hydrated, and if feeling drowsy or struggling to concentrate, not hesitate to stop and rest—or switch drivers.

Invisible but Dangerous Risks

Although driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is decreasing, it remains a serious concern: 7% of drivers admit to driving above the legal alcohol limit, 2% after consuming cannabis, and 12% under the influence of medication that impairs alertness.

These figures are particularly worrying among 18- to 24-year-olds, who represent about 20% of drivers involved in injury-causing accidents, despite making up only 12% of the driving population.

According to the ONISR*, young drivers are also more frequently under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of fatal accidents, with nearly 30% affected, which explains their increased vulnerability on the roads. Despite some awareness of the dangers, many continue to take risks, highlighting the need to strengthen prevention efforts and encourage greater responsibility.

*National Interministerial Road Safety Observatory

Adopting responsible driving means acting for your safety and that of others

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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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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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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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Dangerous behavior, how to resist the temptation of notification

Posted on 28 May 20244 July 2024 by parifex@dmin

Dangerous behavior, or how to resist the temptation of notification

In 2023, the number of people killed and injured on France’s roads was lower than in 2022. A significant reduction, to be sure, but one we can all be pleased about. However, we are confronted with dangerous behavior every day, whether in town, out of town or on motorways.

Deaths figures are decreasing on our roads

We can delight thath the number of people killed on the roads in France has decreased by 3% on 2022, or some 3,000 people*. In addition, the number of serious injuries has also decreased by 2% on the previous year, or 16,000 people*.

Unsurprisingly, suburban roads continue to account for the majority of fatal accidents, with 59% of fatalities*.

Finally, the motorway remains the most dangerous place to drive, since the number of deaths has risen by 4%, mainly among motorcyclists, pedestrians and heavy goods vehicles*.

Stop dangerous behavior

9 out of 10 drivers admit to regularly exceeding the speed limit by a few km/h. This infringement has even almost turned into a tragedy for 16% of them, **. It’s a fact: dangerous behavior remains one of the main roots of accidents.

Excessive speed, fatigue, telephone use, touch-screen dashboards…, our attention is caught by a plethora of distractions that take our eyes dangerously off the road. And the temptation is great when the notifications keep ringing. Is there any real danger when I am stuck in traffic? How about just a glance?

Unfortunately, the danger is very real. Using the phone while driving multiplies the risk of an accident by 23. And there are many consequences for the driver and for the road users around him, such as increased braking time, irregular trajectory, sudden braking…

Dissuading and protecting

Prevention is better than cure. That is what speed cameras are all about, whether they are educational, speed or red-light running cameras. Above all, they have a preventive role to play. Placed in accident-prone areas, speed cameras make drivers aware not only of their speed, but also of the danger to which they – and other drivers – are exposing themselves when they exceed the speed limit. Above all, it is a dissuasive solution designed to influence behavior: a speed camera instantly makes drivers slow down. And the awareness of a speed camera is enough to make local residents’s vehicles slow down as well.

All have a common objective: to ensure safety and make areas less accident-prone.

*Bilan de l’accidentalité 2023 – ONISR

**Vinci Autoroutes Foundation

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The French Road Safety Observatory unveils the road accident figures for 2023

Posted on 15 March 20244 July 2024 by parifex@dmin

The French Road Safety Observatory unveils the road accident figures for 2023

The road accident figures in France for 2023 have been presented by the French Road Safety Observatory (ONISR).

♦ The road accident report declares road deaths have decreased in France, as well as in overseas territories ♦

Among the main results, ONISR states that:

3,402 people died in 2023 on the roads of France or overseas (ONISR estimate at 22/01/2024). This figure is 4.2% lower than in 2022, and 2.7% lower than in 2019, the reference year for the 2020-2030 decade.
In France, an estimated 3,170 people died in 2023, down on 2022 (- 3.0%) and 2019 (- 2.3%).
Road deaths have decreased overseas. It is estimated at 232 fatalities in 2023, compared with 283 fatalities in 2022 and 254 fatalities in 2019.*

*www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr

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Join us at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024

Posted on 14 February 202424 April 2024 by parifex@dmin

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Join us at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024

We are pleased to meet you soon at the world’s leading trade event for mobility professionals.

RAI Amsterdam

16-19 April 2024

Booth #05.319

Intertraffic is the most prominent platform for all professional stakeholders in the mobility ecosystem. During inspiring events in Amsterdam, Mexico City and Shanghai Intertraffic delivers expert knowledge sessions, exceptional networking opportunities and the most comprehensive overview of products, services and ground-breaking mobility solutions imaginable.

Year round and online Intertraffic provides the latest news, views and analyses contributing to smart, safe and sustainable mobility for all.

Conference

Don’t miss in our conference “How 3D LiDAR technology is revolutionising the monitoring and enforcement of road traffic offences”.

April 18th – 1.45-2.30 pm l Theatre 4

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NANO-CAM, the light and mobile speed camera

NOMAD, speed and red light running camera

Join us at Milipol 2023

Posted on 13 September 202313 September 2023 by parifex@dmin

Join us at Milipol 2023

Join us for the first time at Milipol Paris 2023, the world’s leading safety and security event.

Paris-Nord – Villepinte

14-17 November 2023

Booth #5D193

The Milipol Paris trade show is organized every two years under the aegis of the French Ministry of the Interior, in partnership with several government institutions.

Milipol Paris has been the world’s leading event dedicated to security professionals for 40 years. The latest technological innovations are presented in order to respond effectively to the sector’s current and future needs.

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NANO-CAM, the light and mobile speed and red light running camera

NOMAD, the urban version