7 Amendments of Jim HIGGINS related to 2012/2056(INI)
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the technology isies are considered ready and common EU-wide standards have been agreed by the industry and the public authorities,
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that a public EU-wide eCall service can coexist with private emergency services, as long as, whether or not a vehicle buyer opts for a private solution, in-vehicles are equipped w systems guarantee connectivithy the public eCall serviceo 112 so as to ensure continuity of the public service EU- wide throughout the lifetime of the vehicle;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that consumers should be offered a realistic overview and comprehensive information regarding the use and the functionality and effects of any private emergencyof any emergency and assistance call in- vehicle application they are choosing and the level of service which can be expected;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the eCall system is based on an interoperable and open-access platform for possible future in-vehicle applications or services in order to encourage innovation and boost the competitiveness of the European information technology industry on the global markets, as well as supporting consumer choice and continued competition in the European car aftermarket;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the Commission to consider in its proposal the possibility of setting up an emergency call discriminator in order to guarantee effective action by the emergency services;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the European Commission to consider in its proposal the possibility of setting up an emergency call discriminator in order to minimise the number of non-urgent calls to PSAPs, and thus guarantee more effective and focused action by the emergency services;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their activities as regards implementing awareness-raising campaigns concerning the eCall system and its benefits for Europe’s citizen, its use and its functionalities for Europe’s citizens, by distinguishing relevant requests for emergency assistance in order to ensure effective action by the emergency services;