The aim is to address the rising number of road accidents in the archipelago to clarify existing prevention strategies.

The PS, which holds eight seats in the regional parliament, expressed concern over a reported 10% increase in road accidents in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. In a public statement, the party stressed the need for “urgent and structured measures” to reverse this trend.

The requested hearing involve the President of the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), Pedro Clemente; the Regional Commander of the Public Security Police (PSP), Ricardo Matos; the head of the Regional Section of the Order of Engineers, Beatriz Jardim; and the President of the Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT), João Pedro Sousa.

The PS criticised the rejection of their recent proposal, urging the Regional Government (led by PSD/CDS-PP) to implement a Regional Road Safety Strategy. They argue that issues like speeding and alcohol consumption, as identified by the police, remain major risk factors.

Through the hearing, the PS seeks to evaluate current policies, better coordinate among responsible entities, gather insights into enforcement practices, driver training, infrastructure safety, and mobility planning.

According to PS data, 2024 saw 12 road fatalities in Madeira, along with 73 serious injuries and 1,158 minor injuries. A total of 3,845 road accidents were recorded, 174 more than in 2023.

The party insists that the growing accident rate is a clear signal that existing measures are insufficient and require immediate reassessment.